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Swallow Whole
IKO · Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths #35 · Uncommon · released 2020-04-24
{W}
Sorcery
As an additional cost to cast this spell, tap an untapped creature you control.
Exile target tapped creature. Put a +1/+1 counter on the creature tapped to pay this spell's additional cost.
"World's better with one fewer poacher in it."
—Winota, heartbonder
Swallow Whole is an uncommon white sorcery from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (2020). Recent market prices range from $0.19 to $0.25 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.25
USD Foil$0.18
Format legality
Where you can play Swallow Whole in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.19 to $0.25 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths at $0.25.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths This page | 35 | Uncommon | $0.25 | $0.19 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2020-04-17You must tap exactly one creature to cast Swallow Whole; you can’t cast it without tapping a creature, and you can’t tap additional creatures.
- 2020-04-17You can tap any untapped creature you control, including a creature you haven’t controlled continuously since the beginning of your most recent turn, to pay the additional cost.
- 2020-04-17The target tapped creature will be exiled even if the creature you tapped leaves the battlefield or becomes untapped before Swallow Whole resolves.
- 2020-04-17If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Swallow Whole tries to resolve, the spell won’t resolve. You won’t put a +1/+1 counter on any creature.
- 2020-04-17If an effect copies Swallow Whole, the copy will put a +1/+1 counter on the creature tapped to pay the additional cost of the original spell.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swallow Whole legal in Commander?
Yes — Swallow Whole is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Swallow Whole legal in?
Swallow Whole is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Swallow Whole been printed?
Swallow Whole has a single printing, released in 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Swallow Whole?
The cheapest printing is Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (#35) at about $0.25.
Who illustrated Swallow Whole?
This printing of Swallow Whole was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.