Is Ancient Copper Dragon legal in Standard, Modern, and Commander?

Ancient Copper Dragon is legal in: Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Historic.

Ancient Copper Dragon

Q: What type of card is Ancient Copper Dragon?

Ancient Copper Dragon is a Creature — Elder Dragon. Its oracle text reads: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, roll a d20. You create a number of Treasure tokens equal to the result. Power/Toughness: 6/5"

Creature — Elder Dragon

Flying

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, roll a d20. You create a number of Treasure tokens equal to the result.

Power/Toughness: 6/5

Set Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate

Rarity Mythic Rare

Mana Value 6

Artist Antonio José Manzanedo

Collector # 161

Scryfall

Standard	Not legal
Pioneer	Not legal
Modern	Not legal
Legacy	Legal
Vintage	Legal
Commander	Legal
Pauper	Not legal
Historic	Legal

Why Play Ancient Copper Dragon

A powerful six-mana threat that generates explosive ramp through combat damage, making it ideal for red-based midrange and dragon tribal decks that can protect it long enough to connect. The treasure generation scales dramatically with luck, potentially netting 10-20 mana worth of artifacts in a single swing during the mid-to-late game. Best deployed when you have ways to ensure combat damage through removal or when opponents are tapped out, as the immediate treasure payoff justifies the significant mana investment.

Format Notes

Primarily a Commander powerhouse where the multiplayer format provides multiple opponents to attack and the casual nature embraces the dice-rolling variance. The high mana cost and variance make it less competitive in faster formats like Legacy and Vintage, though it occasionally appears in dragon-themed decks. Historic sees some fringe play in ramp strategies, but the format's speed typically demands more immediate impact for six-mana investments.

Combos & Synergies

Pairs exceptionally well with Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest and other creatures that grant additional combat steps, potentially rolling multiple times per turn for exponential treasure generation. Goldspan Dragon amplifies the treasure value by adding extra mana when sacrificed, while Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient converts the treasures into immediate mana for casting more dragons. Equipment like Shadowspear or Trailblazer's Boots help ensure combat damage connects reliably.