Magic: The Gathering

Whirler Virtuoso

Kaladesh 190 • uncommon

Set: Kaladesh
Collector number: 190
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red · Blue
Artist: Lake Hurwitz
Market price: $0.28

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$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.26 – $0.31 over the tracked period

$0.28Aug 7, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Whirler Virtuoso became a defining card in the Kaladesh set, celebrated for its efficiency in generating Thopter tokens and triggering energy-based synergies. Its ability to create an artifact creature engine made it a versatile staple in competitive formats, particularly within decks centered around the energy mechanic.

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What it does

When this creature enters, you get E symbol E symbol E symbol (three energy counters).

Pay E symbol E symbol E symbol: Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.

The first tentative flaps are like a song to his soul.

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Provenance

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Whirler Virtuoso was released in 2016 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Kaladesh. Designed to highlight the set's mechanical focus on energy counters and artifact synergy, the card reflects the inventive, steampunk-inspired aesthetic of the plane of Kaladesh, where artisans and inventors harness a magical resource called Aether. The creature serves as both a generator and a consumer of energy, embodying the frantic creativity central to the set's narrative.

The artwork was provided by Lake Hurwitz, who illustrated the Virtuoso amidst a flurry of mechanical construction. Hurwitz aimed to capture the kinetic energy of a master craftsman mid-motion, emphasizing the character's integration with the intricate machinery of the world. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in Limited formats and its versatility in Constructed decks, particularly those built around artifact and energy mechanics.

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