Covetous Dragon
Covetous Dragon Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Covetous Dragon is $0.74 (WC99 #kb80), and the most expensive is $173.31 (UDS #80, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.26, flat over 7 days, up 0.2% over 30 days, up 12.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.32 (2026).
Covetous Dragon Printings & Prices
Covetous Dragon has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Covetous Dragon: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $138.00 cash for UDS #80 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UDS #80 | Foil | $138.00 | $229.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | UDS #80 | Foil | $90.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #80 | Foil | $60.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #80 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | UDS #80 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #80 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #kb80 | Nonfoil | $0.32 | $0.79 | 59% |
Covetous Dragon Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When you control no artifacts, sacrifice this creature.
Covetous Dragon is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Covetous Dragon Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability only checks if you control no artifacts at the time it triggers. It does not check again on resolution. So gaining control of an artifact before then will not save the Dragon.
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability will trigger if you don’t control an artifact, even for a brief moment during the resolution of another spell or ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Covetous Dragon has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC99 #kb80 | 1999-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #80 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #80 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
WC99 #kb80 
UDS #80 Covetous Dragon in Commander
Covetous Dragon is the #28,112 most-played card on EDHREC, down 240 places over the last 30 days.
Covetous Dragon FAQ
How much is Covetous Dragon worth?
Covetous Dragon is worth about $4.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $4.26 to $173.31 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Covetous Dragon legal in Commander?
Yes — Covetous Dragon is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Covetous Dragon been reprinted?
Yes — Covetous Dragon has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Covetous Dragon cheap?
Covetous Dragon trades at about $4.26 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,112 on EDHREC).