Magic: The Gathering

Furnace Whelp

Jumpstart 2022 537 • uncommon

Set: Jumpstart 2022
Collector number: 537
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Shreya Shetty
Market price: $0.07

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$0.07market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.06 – $0.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Furnace Whelp remains a classic choice for those who value a creature capable of growing more dangerous as the game progresses. Its ability to exchange resources for increased power ensures that this dragon can become a significant threat if left unchecked on the battlefield.

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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, designed as a classic red dragon archetype that players could incrementally grow using mana. The version featured in Jumpstart 2022, collector number 537, serves as a thematic inclusion for the set's dragon-focused packs. This iteration retains the original mechanical identity of a flying creature with fire-breathing capabilities, reflecting the enduring design philosophy of early Magic: The Gathering creatures.

The artwork for this specific card, illustrated by Greg Staples, emphasizes the draconic aesthetic through dramatic lighting and high-contrast scales. Staples is known for his atmospheric depictions of fantasy creatures, and here he aimed to capture the essence of a maturing dragon in its metallic, subterranean environment. The card is widely recognized by players for its straightforward yet effective role in limited formats, where its ability to scale in power provides a reliable late-game threat.

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