Goldspan Dragon

{3}{R}{R}
Creature — Dragon

Flying, haste

Whenever Goldspan Dragon attacks or becomes the target of a spell, create a Treasure token.

Treasures you control have "{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add two mana of any one color."

Set Kaldheim
Rarity Mythic Rare

Why Play Goldspan Dragon

Flying and haste make this a immediate 4/4 threat that pressures planeswalkers and life totals from the turn it enters. The treasure generation triggers on both attacks and being targeted, creating inevitable value even when opponents try to remove it with spells. Midrange and aggressive red decks value the combination of pressure and ramp, while the mana acceleration helps fuel expensive late-game threats or multiple spells per turn.

Format Notes

Pioneer sees the most competitive play, where it anchors red midrange strategies and ramp decks that leverage the treasure acceleration. Modern play is more limited due to the format's higher power level, though it occasionally appears in midrange builds. Commander tables appreciate both the immediate threat and long-term value engine, making it a solid inclusion in dragon tribal and treasure-based strategies across casual multiplayer games.

Combos & Synergies

The doubled mana from treasures enables explosive turns with expensive spells like Storms Wrath or multiple cheaper threats. Fable of the Mirror-Breaker creates additional artifacts to sacrifice while providing selection, forming a powerful midrange engine together. Magda, Brazen Outlaw benefits from the dragon's artifact generation, accelerating toward her activated ability to tutor dragons or artifacts directly into play.

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Creature Flying Haste Token