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Ancestor Dragon
CREATURE — DRAGON Rare
The List EDHREC #13,970
$0.32
+14.3%
7 days
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Ancestor Dragon price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.32.
Ancestor Dragon Price Summary
Ancestor Dragon's current headline price is $0.32.
Ancestor Dragon Printings & Prices
3 printings
Ancestor Dragon has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Ancestor Dragon: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GS1 #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | FDN #489 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | FDN #489 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | GS1 #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #489 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #GS1-12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ancestor Dragon Rules Text & Legality
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Whenever one or more creatures you control attack, you gain 1 life for each attacking creature.
"From emperors to paupers, every citizen of Shenmeng pays reverence to the mighty ancestor dragons."
Ancestor Dragon is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
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Legal
pioneer
Legal
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Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Ancestor Dragon has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #489 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| PLST #GS1-12 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| GS1 #12 | 2018-06-22 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
FDN #489 
GS1 #12 Ancestor Dragon in Commander
Ancestor Dragon is the #13,970 most-played card on EDHREC, up 26 places over the last 30 days.
Ancestor Dragon FAQ
How much is Ancestor Dragon worth?
Ancestor Dragon is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Ancestor Dragon legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancestor Dragon is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Ancestor Dragon been reprinted?
Yes — Ancestor Dragon has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ancestor Dragon cheap?
Ancestor Dragon trades at about $0.32 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,970 on EDHREC).