Dragon Whelp
Limited Edition Alpha 141 • uncommon
- Set
- Limited Edition Alpha
- Collector number
- 141
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Amy Weber
- Market price
- €207.66
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.
"O to be a dragon . . . of silkworm size or immense . . ."— Marianne Moore, "O to Be a Dragon"
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 released in 1993 as part of Limited Edition Alpha, the very first print run of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the set aimed to introduce a new genre of fantasy strategy gaming that blended elements of traditional card games with complex tabletop mechanics. The card was created to serve as an iconic mid-tier threat, providing players with a recurring, scalable damage source that defined the aggressive potential of the Red color identity.
The artwork for Dragon Whelp was illustrated by Douglas Shuler, one of the original core artists who helped establish the game's dark, gritty fantasy aesthetic. Shuler’s depiction of the creature reflects the grounded, illustrative style prevalent in early 90s fantasy art, emphasizing the dragon's youth and vulnerability. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its tactical flexibility, becoming a staple of early casual play and earning a lasting reputation as a classic representation of the game's formative years.
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