Dragon's Approach
Dragon's Approach Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Dragon's Approach is $1.73 (STX #97), and the most expensive is $33.13 (MB2 #246, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.57, up 48.5% over 7 days, up 1.2% over 30 days, up 23.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.36 (2024).
Dragon's Approach Printings & Prices
Dragon's Approach has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Dragon's Approach: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $15.20 cash for MB2 #246 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | MB2 #246 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #246 | Foil | $15.20 | $37.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | STX #97 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STX #97 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | STX #97 | Nonfoil | $1.25 | — | — |
| starcitygames | STX #97 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #STX-97 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $3.49 | 81% |
| Card Kingdom | STX #97 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $2.99 | 83% |
Dragon's Approach Rules Text & Legality
Dragon's Approach deals 3 damage to each opponent. You may exile Dragon's Approach and four cards named Dragon's Approach from your graveyard. If you do, search your library for a Dragon creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
A deck can have any number of cards named Dragon's Approach.
Dragon's Approach is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Dragon's Approach Rulings
- Apr 16, 2021 In most cases, you'll need to exile five cards named Dragon's Approach (the resolving one from the stack plus four more from your graveyard) to search for a Dragon card. However, if Dragon's Approach is a copy, you can still exile it along with four cards named Dragon's Approach from your graveyard to search for a Dragon card. The exiled copy will then cease to exist.
- Apr 16, 2021 The last ability of Dragon's Approach lets you ignore the "four-of" rule. It doesn't let you ignore format legality. For example, during a Strixhaven Limited event, you can't add Dragon's Approach from your personal collection.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dragon's Approach has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #246 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | $66.76 |
| PLST #STX-97 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — |
| STX #97 | 2021-04-23 | Common | Standard | — |
| STX #97 | 2021-04-23 | Common | Standard | — |
MB2 #246 
PLST #STX-97 
STX #97 Dragon's Approach in Commander
Dragon's Approach is the #9,030 most-played card on EDHREC, down 101 places over the last 30 days.
Dragon's Approach FAQ
How much is Dragon's Approach worth?
Dragon's Approach is worth about $2.57 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.73 to $33.13 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Dragon's Approach legal in Commander?
Yes — Dragon's Approach is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Dragon's Approach been reprinted?
Yes — Dragon's Approach has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dragon's Approach cheap?
Dragon's Approach trades at about $2.57 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,030 on EDHREC).