Steelfin Whale
Modern Horizons 2 65 • common
- Set
- Modern Horizons 2
- Collector number
- 65
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Milivoj Ćeran
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs 1 generic mana less to cast for each artifact you control.)
Whenever an artifact you control enters, untap this creature.
It feeds on metal filings suspended in the water, sieving flecks of precious ore through magnetic baleen.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Steelfin Whale was released in 2021 as part of the Modern Horizons 2 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed specifically for the Modern format, blending new cards with reprints to increase the complexity and strategic depth of play. The Whale functions as a 'blue-aligned' creature that rewards players for interacting with their opponent's spells, fitting into the tempo-oriented archetypes prevalent in competitive blue decks.
The card's art was provided by artist Johannes Voss, who rendered the creature with a distinct mechanical, aquatic aesthetic that bridges fantasy and steampunk elements. The design process focused on translating the 'Ward' mechanic into an aquatic theme, emphasizing the creature's resilience. It was generally well-received by players for its efficient mana cost and its utility in both limited and constructed formats, cementing its place as a reliable staple within its color identity.
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