Islandborne Skimmer
Dirgur Island Dragon lands as a practical midgame finisher for blue decks that value tempo and card selection. Castable for {5}{U}, this 4 4 flyer pulls double duty. Its printed Skimming Strike ability functions as an Instant omen that taps a threat and replaces itself into your deck while netting a card, so you get disruption plus card economy without losing board presence. Ward 2 makes it harder for opposing burn or bounce to solve it cleanly which changes how opponents sequence answers.
The art shows a broadwinged dragon skimming waves and taking a prize from the surf which fits the set tone where dragons reshape the battlefield. In play Dirgur Island Dragon reads as a stable threat that demands attention while smoothing your draws. Near Mint condition means the card is ready for tournament sleeves and commander decks alike. Add it to lists where flying pressure and incremental advantage matter and you will find it pulls its weight turn after turn.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {5}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Dragon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Skimming Strike {1}{U} Instant — Omen Tap up to one target creature. Draw a card. Then shuffle this card into its owner’s library. Flying Ward 2 (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.)
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Power / Toughness – 4/4
