Magic: The Gathering

Furnace Whelp

Iconic Masters 129 • common

Set: Iconic Masters
Collector number: 129
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Shreya Shetty
Market price: $0.04

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What it's worth

$0.04market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.04 – $0.06 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within this set, the Furnace Whelp offers players a straightforward, reliable dragon that grows in power through its fire-breathing ability. Its presence in this collection captures the enduring appeal of traditional fantasy creatures that serve as foundational threats on the tabletop.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

Baby dragons can't figure out humans—if they didn't want to be killed, why were they made of meat and treasure?

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Furnace Whelp first appeared in the Mirrodin expansion in 2003, representing the dragon-like creatures native to the metallic, resource-scarce environment of that plane. Its inclusion in the 2017 Iconic Masters set was intended to highlight creatures that have become staples of the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, serving as a functional, lower-rarity dragon that allowed players to engage with the 'fire-breathing' mechanic common to red-aligned creatures.

The artwork for this specific reprint was handled by Greg Staples, who maintained the creature's established visual identity as a small, volatile drake. Staples utilized a sharp, high-contrast style that emphasized the molten aesthetic of the whelp, aiming to convey its aggression and elemental nature. This version was well-received by players for its classic portrayal of a familiar card, fitting seamlessly into the nostalgia-focused design philosophy of the Iconic Masters set.

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