Transcendent Dragon — Flash from the Sky
Transcendent Dragon plays like a tactical surprise in blue decks that value tempo and interruption. The Transcendent Dragon arrives with flash and flying allowing you to answer a threat on your opponent's turn then pivot into advantage on yours. As an experienced player you will appreciate how its enter the battlefield trigger can act as both a counterspell and a toolbox for stealing value from the opponent when you cast it.
The card text rewards timing and sequencing. When Transcendent Dragon enters, if you cast it you counter target spell and if that spell is countered in this way it is exiled instead of going to the graveyard, and you may cast it without paying its mana cost. That line creates swing turns where you not only stop an immediate threat but also convert it into a resource. This Light Play copy from Commander Tarkir Dragonstorm is a practical pick for Commander and casual constructed builds that run {U}{U} and want a flexible finisher. Add it to a collection for both play and deck optimization.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {4}{U}{U}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Dragon
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flash. Flying. When this creature enters, if you cast it, counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner s graveyard, then you may cast it without paying its mana cost.
- Power / Toughness – 4/3