Dragon Whelp
Commander 2011 120 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2011
- Collector number
- 120
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $0.24
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dragon Whelp was originally introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the classic archetype of a red creature that grows in power at the cost of potential sacrifice. As one of the most recognizable early dragon cards, it served as a foundational element of the game’s fire-breathing mechanic, designed by Richard Garfield to provide aggressive potential for red decks while maintaining a balanced risk-reward profile.
The Commander 2011 printing, numbered 120, features the iconic artwork by Melissa Benson. Her original illustration, characterized by a whimsical yet menacing aesthetic, helped cement the card's status as a quintessential piece of Magic lore. By the time of its inclusion in the 2011 preconstructed decks, the card had become a nostalgic staple, celebrated by players for its historical significance and its role in the game’s early developmental identity.
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