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{{Infobox character
|image=The Ur-Dragon.jpg
|name=Ur-Dragon
|birthplace= [[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
|lifetime= before -25,000 [[AR]]
|race=[[Dragon]] [[Avatar]]
}}
{{Distinguish|Ur-Drago}}
{{Distinguish|Ur-Drago}}
[[Image:The Ur-Dragon.jpg|right|thumb|250 px|Art by Jaime Jones.]]
The '''Ur-Dragon''', Progenitor of Fire, is an enormous and immensely powerful [[Dragon]] [[Avatar]]. An entity from the dawn of time, it is the primordial essence of all Dragonkind in the [[Multiverse]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/dragons-dragons-and-cat-dragons-2017-08-08|Dragons, Dragons, and . . . Cat Dragons|[[Gavin Verhey]]|August 8, 2017}}</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/kellydigges/status/895828640549580801 Kelly Digges on Twitter]</ref><ref>[http://magic.wizards.com/en/products/commander-2017-commanders ''Commander 2017'' Commanders]</ref>  
The '''Ur-Dragon''', Progenitor of Fire, is an enormous and immensely powerful [[Dragon]] [[Avatar]]. An entity from the dawn of time, it is the primordial essence of all Dragonkind in the [[Multiverse]].<ref>{{NewRef|feature/dragons-dragons-and-cat-dragons-2017-08-08|Dragons, Dragons, and . . . Cat Dragons|[[Gavin Verhey]]|August 8, 2017}}</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/kellydigges/status/895828640549580801 Kelly Digges on Twitter]</ref><ref>[http://magic.wizards.com/en/products/commander-2017-commanders ''Commander 2017'' Commanders]</ref> With its wings, that extend across the eternities, it stirs the fabric of the cosmos. Its breath bellows over the mortals, stealing the essence of life. With claws that rake the aether, it sunders ancient bonds. Thanks to its eyes, the Ur-Dragon perceives the deepest truths concealed in the wells of time. Its bellowing roar [[summon]]s its brood, echoing through the blood of all dragonkind, for the Ur-Dragon is the progenitor from which the dragons of the Multiverse spawned.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/magic-story-podcast-dragons-2017-08-16|Magic Story Podcast: Dragons|[[Blake Rasmussen]] and [[Alison Luhrs]]|August 16, 2017}}</ref>


The Ur-Dragon is described as a huge, dark and terrifying shadow. It is a being that lives betwixt and between, in a place and in no place: it is apparently blind. In its travel through the planes, it creates storms with the beating of its wings: from such storms other dragons are born. Its "children" include the twin [[Dragon#Elder Dragons|Elder Dragons]] [[Ugin]] and [[Nicol Bolas]], as well as their [[Elder#The Elder Dragons of Dominaria|siblings and cousins]].<ref>[[Kate Elliott]]. (June 13, 2018.) "[https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/chronicle-bolas-twins-2018-06-13?/ The Chronicles of Bolas: The Twins]", [[magicthegathering.com]], Wizards of the Coast. </ref>
==Description==
With its wings, that extend across the eternities, it stirs the fabric of the cosmos. Its breath bellows over the mortals, stealing the essence of life. With claws that rake the aether, it sunders ancient bonds. Thanks to its eyes, the Ur-Dragon perceives the deepest truths concealed in the wells of time. Its bellowing roar [[summon]]s its brood, echoing through the blood of all dragonkind, for the Ur-Dragon is the progenitor from which the dragons of the Multiverse spawned.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/magic-story-podcast-dragons-2017-08-16|Magic Story Podcast: Dragons|[[Blake Rasmussen]] and [[Alison Luhrs]]|August 16, 2017}}</ref>


==Scion of the Ur-Dragon==
The Ur-Dragon is described as a huge, dark, and terrifying shadow. It is a being that lives betwixt and between, in a place and no place: it is blind. In its travel through the planes, it creates storms with the beating of its wings: from such storms, other dragons are born. Its "children" include the twin [[Dragon#Elder Dragons|Elder Dragons]] [[Ugin]] and [[Nicol Bolas]], as well as their [[Elder#The Elder Dragons of Dominaria|siblings and cousins]].<ref>[[Kate Elliott]]. (June 13, 2018.) "[https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/chronicle-bolas-twins-2018-06-13?/ The Chronicles of Bolas: The Twins]", [[magicthegathering.com]], Wizards of the Coast.</ref>
[[Image:Scion ur-dragon.jpg|right|thumb|250 px|Art by Jim Murray.]]
As said, the spirit of the Ur-Dragon flows through all dragons, granting them physical might, powerful magic and peerless intelligence. Among the dragons, the Scion of the Ur-Dragon feels this visceral bond more closely than most, and he believes himself to be the blood of its powerful ancestor.<ref>{{NewRef|legends-time-spiral-2006-11-13|The Legends of ''Time Spiral''|[[Brady Dommermuth]]|November 13, 2006}}</ref> However, he is not alone in his power. The [[Dragon#Primeval Dragons|Primeval Dragons]] of [[Dominaria]], in fact, each bear one of the characteristics of the Ur-Dragon.<ref>Commander 2017: Dragon deck booklet</ref>


==In-game references==
===Scion of the Ur-Dragon===
'''Represented in: '''
[[Image:Scion ur-dragon.jpg|thumb|250 px|Scion of the Ur-Dragon, art by Jim Murray.]]
* <c>The Ur-Dragon</c>
As said, the spirit of the Ur-Dragon flows through all dragons, granting them physical might, powerful magic, and peerless intelligence. Among the dragons, the Scion of the Ur-Dragon feels this visceral bond more closely than most, and it believes itself to be the blood of its powerful ancestor.<ref>{{DailyRef|legends-time-spiral-2006-11-13|The Legends of ''Time Spiral''|[[Brady Dommermuth]]|November 13, 2006}}</ref> However, it is not alone in his power. The [[Dragon#Primeval Dragons|Primeval Dragons]] of [[Dominaria]], in fact, each bear one of the characteristics of the Ur-Dragon.<ref>Commander 2017: Dragon deck booklet</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:CMMKeyArt.jpg|Key art for ''[[Commander Masters]]'' by [[Pindurski]].
</gallery>


'''Associated cards:'''
==Story appearances==
* <c>Scion of the Ur-Dragon</c> (blood)
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/chronicle-bolas-twins-2018-06-13|Chronicle of Bolas: The Twins}} || [[Kate Elliott]] || 2018-06-13 || ''[[Core Set 2019]]'' || [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], [[Tarkir]] || [[Naiva]], [[Baishya]], [[Yasova Dragonclaw]], the Ur-Dragon, [[Arcades Sabboth]], [[Chromium Rhuell]], [[Palladia-Mors]], [[Merrevia Sal]], [[Ugin]], [[Nicol Bolas]]
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/chronicle-bolas-perspectives-2018-08-08|Chronicle of Bolas: Perspectives }} || [[Kate Elliott]] || 2018-08-08 || ''[[Core Set 2019]]'' || [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]], [[Meditation Plane]], [[Tarkir]] || [[Naiva]], [[Nicol Bolas]], [[Ugin]], [[Baishya]], [[Yasova Dragonclaw]], the Ur-Dragon, [[Arcades Sabboth]], [[Chromium Rhuell]], [[Palladia-Mors]], [[Vaevictis Asmadi]]
|}


'''Referred to:'''
==In-game references==
* <c>Crosis's Attendant</c> (eye)
{{in-game
* <c>Darigaaz's Attendant</c> (breath)
|cards=
* <c>Dromar's Attendant</c> (wings)
*<c>The Ur-Dragon</c>
* <c>Rith's Attendant</c> (claw)
|associated=
* <c>Treva's Attendant</c> (voice)
*<c>Scion of the Ur-Dragon</c> (blood)
|flavor=
*<c>Crosis's Attendant</c> (eye)
*<c>Darigaaz's Attendant</c> (breath)
*<c>Dromar's Attendant</c> (wings)
*<c>Rith's Attendant</c> (claw)
*<c>Treva's Attendant</c> (voice)
*<c>Two-Headed Hellkite</c>
}}


==References==
==References==

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Ur-Dragon
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Details
Race Dragon Avatar
Birthplace Multiversal
Lifetime before -25,000 AR
Not to be confused with Ur-Drago.

The Ur-Dragon, Progenitor of Fire, is an enormous and immensely powerful Dragon Avatar. An entity from the dawn of time, it is the primordial essence of all Dragonkind in the Multiverse.[1][2][3]

Description

With its wings, that extend across the eternities, it stirs the fabric of the cosmos. Its breath bellows over the mortals, stealing the essence of life. With claws that rake the aether, it sunders ancient bonds. Thanks to its eyes, the Ur-Dragon perceives the deepest truths concealed in the wells of time. Its bellowing roar summons its brood, echoing through the blood of all dragonkind, for the Ur-Dragon is the progenitor from which the dragons of the Multiverse spawned.[4]

The Ur-Dragon is described as a huge, dark, and terrifying shadow. It is a being that lives betwixt and between, in a place and no place: it is blind. In its travel through the planes, it creates storms with the beating of its wings: from such storms, other dragons are born. Its "children" include the twin Elder Dragons Ugin and Nicol Bolas, as well as their siblings and cousins.[5]

Scion of the Ur-Dragon

Scion of the Ur-Dragon, art by Jim Murray.

As said, the spirit of the Ur-Dragon flows through all dragons, granting them physical might, powerful magic, and peerless intelligence. Among the dragons, the Scion of the Ur-Dragon feels this visceral bond more closely than most, and it believes itself to be the blood of its powerful ancestor.[6] However, it is not alone in his power. The Primeval Dragons of Dominaria, in fact, each bear one of the characteristics of the Ur-Dragon.[7]

Gallery

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Chronicle of Bolas: The Twins Kate Elliott 2018-06-13 Core Set 2019 Dominaria, Tarkir Naiva, Baishya, Yasova Dragonclaw, the Ur-Dragon, Arcades Sabboth, Chromium Rhuell, Palladia-Mors, Merrevia Sal, Ugin, Nicol Bolas
Chronicle of Bolas: Perspectives Kate Elliott 2018-08-08 Core Set 2019 Dominaria, Meditation Plane, Tarkir Naiva, Nicol Bolas, Ugin, Baishya, Yasova Dragonclaw, the Ur-Dragon, Arcades Sabboth, Chromium Rhuell, Palladia-Mors, Vaevictis Asmadi

In-game references

Represented in:
Associated cards:
Quoted or referred to:

References

  1. ↑ Gavin Verhey (August 8, 2017). "Dragons, Dragons, and . . . Cat Dragons". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Kelly Digges on Twitter
  3. ↑ Commander 2017 Commanders
  4. ↑ Blake Rasmussen and Alison Luhrs (August 16, 2017). "Magic Story Podcast: Dragons". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Kate Elliott. (June 13, 2018.) "The Chronicles of Bolas: The Twins", magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ Brady Dommermuth (November 13, 2006). "The Legends of Time Spiral". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ Commander 2017: Dragon deck booklet
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