Dragon Whelp
The List CMA-81 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- CMA-81
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $0.23
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 released in the 1993 Alpha set as one of Magic: The Gathering's iconic early creatures. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was intended to capture the classic high-fantasy trope of a juvenile dragon, featuring a scaling power mechanic that allowed players to sink mana into the creature to increase its damage. The original artwork by Jesper Myrvold became synonymous with the game's formative aesthetic, characterized by its straightforward, creature-focused design that defined the Red color identity during the game's infancy.
The version from 'The List' is a curated reprint inclusion, part of a specialized initiative by Wizards of the Coast to reintroduce influential cards from Magic's history into modern booster packs. This particular iteration, marked with the CMA-81 collector number, retains the spirit of the original release while serving as a bridge between the game's deep historical catalog and contemporary card frames. It remains a nostalgic centerpiece for players who value the legacy of the game's early mechanical design.
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