Fledgling Dragon: Early Flight, Growing Power
Fledgling Dragon costs {2}{R}{R} and arrives as a solid 2/2 with Flying. It can pressure quickly, especially when you deploy it behind a few blockers. The real payoff arrives with Threshold; as seven or more cards fill your graveyard, Fledgling Dragon gets +3/+3 and gains flying, turning a modest body into a sizeable aerial threat. For a touch of tempo, you can pay {R} to give Fledgling Dragon +1/+0 until end of turn.
In practice, the dragon rewards graveyard oriented strategies that build momentum toward Threshold. When online, it presents both a formidable beater and a resilient flyer that can dodge ground blockers. The extra pump on demand provides a quick leverage swing, letting you push through or finish the game when pressure matters. The Modern Horizons 3 foil treatment enhances the scale of the creature and the set’s adventurous spirit, making this a practical addition for players who value synergy and reliable evasive aggression.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{R}{R}
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Card Type: Creature — Dragon
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Subtypes: Dragon
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Card Text: Flying Threshold — As long as seven or more cards are in your graveyard, Fledgling Dragon gets +3/+3 and has {R}: Fledgling Dragon gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness: 2/2
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Loyalty: N/A