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Dragon Whelp
LEA · Limited Edition Alpha #141 · Uncommon · released 1993-08-05
{2}{R}{R}
Creature — Dragon
Flying
{R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. If this ability has been activated four or more times this turn, sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step.
"O to be a dragon . . . of silkworm size or immense . . ."
—Marianne Moore, "O to Be a Dragon"
Dragon Whelp is an uncommon red creature from Limited Edition Alpha (1993). It has been printed 25 times across 22 sets, from 1993 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.10 to $82.00 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Dragon Whelp in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (25)
Prices range from $0.10 to $82.00 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria Remastered at $0.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha This page | 141 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 142 | Uncommon | $82.00 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 142 | Uncommon | $7.84 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 142 | Uncommon | $6.82 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 142 | Uncommon | $6.00 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 143 | Uncommon | $11.70 | — |
| Revised Edition | 143 | Uncommon | $0.44 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 143 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 186 | Uncommon | $7.00 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 186 | Uncommon | $0.22 | — |
| Time Spiral Timeshifted | 59 | Special | $0.30 | $10.63 |
| From the Vault: Dragons | 4 | Rare | — | $1.03 |
| Magic 2010 | 133 | Uncommon | $0.12 | $0.42 |
| Archenemy | 35 | Uncommon | $0.23 | — |
| Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons | 54 | Uncommon | $0.13 | — |
| Commander 2011 | 120 | Uncommon | $0.16 | — |
| Commander Anthology | 81 | Uncommon | $0.28 | — |
| The List | CMA-81 | Uncommon | $0.23 | — |
| Dominaria United | 120 | Uncommon | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 435 | Uncommon | $35.00 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 138 | Uncommon | $1.50 | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 317 | Uncommon | $0.29 | $0.10 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 116 | Uncommon | $0.11 | $0.31 |
| The List | DMR-116 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 537 | Uncommon | $0.16 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2022-12-08There's no limit to the number of times you can activate Dragon Whelp's ability in a turn. However, the fourth activation in a turn and each subsequent activation will cause a delayed triggered ability that will force you to sacrifice Dragon Whelp at the beginning of the next end step.
- 2022-12-08If the fourth (or subsequent) time Dragon Whelp's ability is activated during the same turn is during that turn's end step, the delayed triggered ability won't trigger until the beginning of the next turn's end step. You'll have to sacrifice Dragon Whelp at that time.
- 2022-09-09The first three times Dragon Whelp's ability is activated in a turn will do nothing other than give it +1/+0 until end of turn. Any subsequent activations will also cause its delayed triggered ability to trigger. That means if you activate Dragon Whelp's ability five times, for example, two different delayed triggered abilities will trigger at the beginning of the next end step and cause you to sacrifice Dragon Whelp.
- 2022-09-09If the fourth (or more) time Dragon Whelp's ability is activated during the same turn happens to be during that turn's end step, the delayed triggered ability won't trigger until the beginning of the next turn's end step. You'll have to sacrifice Dragon Whelp at that time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dragon Whelp legal in Commander?
Yes — Dragon Whelp is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Dragon Whelp legal in?
Dragon Whelp is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Dragon Whelp been printed?
Dragon Whelp has been printed 25 times across 22 sets, from 1993 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Dragon Whelp?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria Remastered (#116) at about $0.11.
Who illustrated Dragon Whelp?
This printing of Dragon Whelp was illustrated by Amy Weber.