Opportunistic Dragon (ELD #133)
Opportunistic Dragon is a rare printing from Throne of Eldraine (ELD #133), a Creature — Dragon. Illustrated by Chris Rahn.
Card text
Flying
When this creature enters, choose target Human or artifact an opponent controls. For as long as this creature remains on the battlefield, gain control of that permanent, it loses all abilities, and it can't attack or block.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{R}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Dragon |
| Power / Toughness | 4 / 3 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Throne of Eldraine (ELD) |
| Collector number | 133 |
| Artist | Chris Rahn |
| Released | 2019-10-04 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.24, foil $0.42 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | 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
- October 4, 2019 — If Opportunistic Dragon leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, your opponent keeps control of their Human or artifact, it doesn't lose any abilities, and it can still attack or block as normal. You don't gain control of it at all.
- October 4, 2019 — Opportunistic Dragon's effect doesn't expire if another player gains control of it or if it loses all abilities. The effect only expires once it's no longer on the battlefield.
- October 4, 2019 — If another player gains control of the permanent Opportunistic Dragon has kidnapped, that permanent doesn't regain its abilities and still can't attack or block.
- October 4, 2019 — If the stolen permanent normally has any abilities that would trigger when Opportunistic Dragon dies, those abilities won't trigger.