Quicksand Whirlpool
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 31 • common
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 31
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- L.A. Draws
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
This spell costs 3 generic mana less to cast if it targets a tapped creature.
Exile target creature.
"Those who would steal the blood and breath of the living will drink their fill of the sand."— Sovereign Okinec Ahau
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Quicksand Whirlpool was released in late 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, a set focused on subterranean exploration and the discovery of a hidden world beneath the titular plane. As a common land card, it was designed to support the set's limited environment, providing players with a utility tool that emphasizes the treacherous nature of the cavernous landscape while offering mana flexibility.
The card’s illustration is credited to artist Alayna Danner, who rendered the whirlpool with a focus on the organic, dangerous geology central to the set's aesthetic. The design reflects the thematic shift toward deeper, more hazardous exploration, aiming to evoke a sense of entrapment through its functional ability to sacrifice itself for card advantage, a mechanic widely recognized by players for its efficiency in various gameplay scenarios.
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