Forgestoker Dragon (BNG #98)

Forgestoker Dragon is a rare printing from Born of the Gods (BNG #98), a Creature — Dragon. Illustrated by Todd Lockwood.
Card text
Flying
{1}{R}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature. That creature can't block this combat. Activate only if this creature is attacking.
The Akroans fashion their helms to honor the dragons, not to protect against them, as that would be of little help.
Details
| Mana cost | {4}{R}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Dragon |
| Power / Toughness | 5 / 4 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Born of the Gods (BNG) |
| Collector number | 98 |
| Artist | Todd Lockwood |
| Released | 2014-02-07 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.31, foil $0.37 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- February 1, 2014 — Forgestoker Dragon's activated ability can target any creature, not just creatures controlled by the defending player or ones that could block.
- February 1, 2014 — If you don't want the target creature to be able to block, Forgestoker Dragon's activated ability must be activated during the declare attackers step.
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