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Form of the Dragon Ninth Edition MTG card
9ED #187 · Art by Carl Critchlow
9ED set symbol, RareNinth Edition#187Rare

Form of the Dragon

Enchantment
Nonfoil
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#16,965 Down 89 in 30 days
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Form of the Dragon Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.56, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 27.3% over 90 days.

Form of the Dragon Price History

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Form of the Dragon in Sealed Products

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Form of the Dragon Printings & Prices

Form of the Dragon has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.

PLST set symbol, RarePLST #9ED-187
9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #187
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SCG set symbol, RareSCG #93
9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #187★
DRB set symbol, RareDRB #7

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Form of the Dragon Rules Text & Legality

Form of the Dragon

At the beginning of your upkeep, this enchantment deals 5 damage to any target.

At the beginning of each end step, your life total becomes 5.

Creatures without flying can't attack you.

Form of the Dragon is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Form of the Dragon Rulings

  • Feb 1, 2014

    Unless some effect explicitly says otherwise, a creature that can’t attack you can still attack a planeswalker you control.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If you life total was above 5 at end of turn, then you lose life to make your total 5. If it was less than 5, you gain life to bring it to 5.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    It sets your life total at the beginning of the end step of every player’s turn, not just your own.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Form of the Dragon has been reprinted 6 times.

  • May 26, 2003SCG set symbol, RareScourgeSCG #93
  • May 26, 2003SCG set symbol, RareScourge · foilSCG #93
  • Jul 29, 20059ED set symbol, RareNinth Edition9ED #187
  • Jul 29, 20059ED set symbol, RareNinth Edition · foil9ED #187★
  • Aug 29, 2008DRB set symbol, RareFrom the Vault: Dragons · foilDRB #7
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe List · foilPLST #9ED-187

Form of the Dragon in Commander

Form of the Dragon is the #16,965 most-played card on EDHREC, down 89 places over the last 30 days.

#16,965 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 89 in 30 days

Form of the Dragon FAQ

How much is Form of the Dragon worth?

Form of the Dragon is worth about $0.56 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Form of the Dragon legal in Commander?

Yes. Form of the Dragon is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Form of the Dragon been reprinted?

Yes. Form of the Dragon has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Form of the Dragon cheap?

Form of the Dragon trades at about $0.56; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,965 on EDHREC).