Magic: The Gathering

Dragon Whelp

30th Anniversary Edition 138 • uncommon

Set: 30th Anniversary Edition
Collector number: 138
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Amy Weber
Market price: $1.50

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$1.50market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.02 – $1.50 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a piece from the anniversary edition, this card serves as a commemorative window into the early history of the game. Its uncommon status reflects a balance of accessibility and utility that has made this iconic creature a recognizable staple for generations of players.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. If this ability has been activated four or more times this turn, sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Dragon Whelp was originally released in the 1993 Alpha set as a core component of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, designed by Richard Garfield. The card features iconic fantasy artwork by Douglas Shuler, who captured the creature in a classic, illustrative style that defined the aesthetic of the game's early years. It became a staple of the red color identity, known for its ability to grow in power at the cost of mana.

The 30th Anniversary Edition, released in 2022, serves as a non-tournament-legal commemorative celebration of the game's history. It reproduces the original Alpha version of Dragon Whelp using the classic card frame and the original Shuler art. This release was intended as a high-end collectible for long-term fans, prioritizing the preservation of vintage visual design over functional competitive utility.

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