The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Weatherlight set card Timid Drake. This uncommon blue creature features flying and a unique hand-return effect.
Timid Drake
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Weatherlight
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Among these is Timid Drake, catalogued as card number 54 in the Weatherlight set. Released under the WTH set code, this uncommon blue creature card offers a specific strategic niche for players and collectors alike. As a Creature — Drake type, Timid Drake possesses a mana cost of two generic mana and one blue mana, resulting in a mana value of three. It boasts a power and toughness of 3/3, making it a reasonably resilient presence on the battlefield. Its primary ability is Flying, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers. Additionally, it features a triggered ability that returns it to its owner's hand when another creature enters the battlefield, providing a unique defensive or disruptive interaction. For collectors, the Weatherlight set remains a cornerstone of Magic history. Timid Drake, illustrated by Mike Dringenberg, represents the artistic and mechanical diversity of the late 1990s. Collectors often seek out cards from this expansion to complete their sets or to appreciate the foundational design language of the game. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of Magic: The Gathering mechanics, this card provides a tangible connection to the game's rich heritage.
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Card Details
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Timid Drake
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Mike Dringenberg
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Creature — Drake
3 / 3
U
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Flying When another creature enters, return this creature to its owner's hand.
"I sneezed, and it bolted." —Gerrard of the *Weatherlight*
