Dragon Whelp
30th Anniversary Edition 435 • uncommon
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Collector number
- 435
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Amy Weber
- Market price
- $35.00
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 originally released in the 1993 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering, designed by Richard Garfield. As a classic staple of the Red color identity, it represents the foundational dragon archetype of the game, featuring a signature fire-breathing ability that allows players to trade mana for temporary power boosts. This specific version is from the 30th Anniversary Edition, a commemorative set released in 2022 intended to celebrate three decades of the game's history.
The art for this card, originally by Douglas Shuler, is a hallmark of early Magic aesthetic, characterized by a more traditional fantasy illustration style that helped establish the game's visual identity. The 30th Anniversary Edition uses updated frames and non-tournament legal card backs to distinguish these collector pieces from their original counterparts. While the set received a mixed reception due to its distribution model, it remains a notable touchstone for collectors wishing to own a representation of the game’s formative years.
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