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Whirling Dervish
ITP · Introductory Two-Player Set #46 · Uncommon · released 1996-12-31
{G}{G}
Creature — Human Monk
Protection from black
At the beginning of each end step, if this creature dealt damage to an opponent this turn, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Whirling Dervish is an uncommon green creature from Introductory Two-Player Set (1996). It has been printed 16 times across 15 sets, from 1994 to 2014. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $16.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Whirling Dervish in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (16)
Prices range from $0.31 to $16.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fourth Edition at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 211 | Uncommon | $16.99 | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 288 | Uncommon | $4.37 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 288 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
| Renaissance | 167 | Uncommon | $3.50 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | bl288sb | Uncommon | — | — |
| Rivals Quick Start Set | 45 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Introductory Two-Player Set This page | 46 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Fifth Edition | 341 | Uncommon | $0.34 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | sg341sb | Uncommon | $1.65 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | sg341 | Uncommon | $0.81 | — |
| Time Spiral Timeshifted | 90 | Special | $0.38 | $0.91 |
| Junior Super Series | 15 | Rare | — | $4.64 |
| Junior Series Europe | 2E07 | Rare | — | $4.21 |
| Junior APAC Series | 2U07 | Rare | — | — |
| Japan Junior Tournament | 2N07 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 35056 | Uncommon | — | — |
More from Introductory Two-Player Set
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2021-03-19Whirling Dervish's triggered ability gives it at most one +1/+1 counter each turn, regardless of how many opponents were dealt damage beyond the first.
- 2021-03-19If Dunerider Outlaw dealt damage to an opponent who later left the game before that turn's end step, its ability still gives it a +1/+1 counter.
- 2021-03-19Whirling Dervish's triggered ability checks to see if it dealt damage during the turn to an opponent of its current controller. If it dealt damage to player A, then player A takes control of it, the ability doesn't trigger.
Frequently asked questions
Is Whirling Dervish legal in Commander?
Yes — Whirling Dervish is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Whirling Dervish legal in?
Whirling Dervish is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Whirling Dervish been printed?
Whirling Dervish has been printed 16 times across 15 sets, from 1994 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Whirling Dervish?
The cheapest printing is Fourth Edition (#288) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Whirling Dervish?
This printing of Whirling Dervish was illustrated by Susan Van Camp.