Magery
Theme
Draining Whelk
4UU
Creature — Illusion
Artist:
Mark Tedin
Flash
Flying
When this creature enters, counter target spell. Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is that spell's mana value.
1/1
U
$0.35
cheapest print
Prices
| Set | # | Treatment | Finish | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Time Spiral
|
57 | Regular | Nonfoil | $0.35 |
|
Time Spiral
|
57 | Regular | Foil | $4.17 |
Time Spiral Remastered
|
62 | Regular | Nonfoil | $0.41 |
|
Time Spiral Remastered
|
62 | Regular | Foil | $0.82 |
Price History
Printings (2)
Rulings
If the target spell is an illegal target by the time Draining Whelk's ability tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't put any counters on Draining Whelk. If the target is legal but the spell can't be countered, you do put counters on Draining Whelk.
For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
Draining Whelk's ability counters the target spell even if you can't put counters on Draining Whelk, most likely because Draining Whelk left the battlefield before the ability resolved.
Format Legality
Standard
Not Legal
Future
Not Legal
Historic
Not Legal
Timeless
Not Legal
Gladiator
Not Legal
Pioneer
Not Legal
Modern
Legal
Legacy
Legal
Pauper
Not Legal
Vintage
Legal
Penny
Legal
Commander
Legal
Oathbreaker
Legal
Standardbrawl
Not Legal
Brawl
Not Legal
Alchemy
Not Legal
Paupercommander
Not Legal
Duel
Legal
Oldschool
Not Legal
Premodern
Not Legal
Predh
Legal