Skybound Skimmer
Dirgur Island Dragon is a solid blue finisher that reads like a compact air force. At six mana this creature arrives as a 4 4 with flying and Ward 2, forcing opponents to work for removal while it exerts pressure from the skies. The card's printed instant Omen, Skimming Strike for one blue and one generic, provides tempo and card selection by tapping a blocker and replacing itself into the library, making each cast function both as a threat and as a dig tool.
In practice Dirgur Island Dragon fits into midrange shells that want a resilient aerial threat and a repeatable slot for filtering. The foil Near Mint printing from Tarkir Dragonstorm carries clear artwork that reinforces the card role as a coastal predator, useful in beatdown and control matchups where flying and Ward create reliable clock and defense. Add it to decks that value tempo plays and careful interaction sequencing and you get a dependable dragon that punishes sloppy targeting and rewards patient play.
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
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Power / Toughness – 4/4
