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Draining Whelk

Draining Whelk

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Time Spiral Remastered

#62 · EN · Rare · 2021-03-19

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Draining Whelk

{4}{U}{U}

Creature — Illusion

Flash Flying When this creature enters, counter target spell. Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is that spell's mana value.

Power: 1

Toughness: 1

Artist: Mark Tedin

Color identity: U

Reference prices

Reference prices by finish and currency
FinishUSDEUR
Nonfoil$0.41€0.21
Foil$0.85€0.32

MTGO: 0.02 tix

Data snapshot 2026-10-22. Not live offers.

Use in a combo · Use in a deck

Editions & versions

2 printings across 2 editions. Choose a printing to view its artwork and details.

Reference prices · Data snapshot 2026-10-22. Prices vary by seller and condition; — means no quote.

Combos using this card

Double Up

Format legality
Standardnot legal
Futurenot legal
Historicnot legal
Timelessnot legal
Gladiatornot legal
Pioneernot legal
Modernlegal
Legacylegal
Paupernot legal
Vintagelegal
Pennylegal
Commanderlegal
Oathbreakerlegal
Standardbrawlnot legal
Brawlnot legal
Competitivebrawlnot legal
Alchemynot legal
Paupercommandernot legal
Duellegal
Oldschoolnot legal
Premodernnot legal
Predhlegal
Tlrnot legal
Rulings

2021-03-19 Draining Whelk's ability counters the target spell even if you can't put counters on Draining Whelk, most likely because Draining Whelk left the battlefield before the ability resolved.

2021-03-19 For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.

2021-03-19 If the target spell is an illegal target by the time Draining Whelk's ability tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't put any counters on Draining Whelk. If the target is legal but the spell can't be countered, you do put counters on Draining Whelk.

Current Oracle text is shown for every printing.