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Spectacular Skywhale
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #229 · Uncommon · released 2026-04-24
{2}{U}{R}
Creature — Elemental Whale
Flying
Opus — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, this creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn. If five or more mana was spent to cast that spell, put three +1/+1 counters on this creature instead.
Rootha was humbled in the whale's presence. It was glorious and beautiful, all on its own terms.
Spectacular Skywhale is an uncommon red-blue creature from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.13 to $0.23 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.16
USD Foil$0.25
Format legality
Where you can play Spectacular Skywhale in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.13 to $0.23 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.13.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 229 | Uncommon | $0.13 | $0.23 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2026-03-20An opus ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spectacular Skywhale legal in Commander?
Yes — Spectacular Skywhale is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Spectacular Skywhale legal in?
Spectacular Skywhale is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Spectacular Skywhale been printed?
Spectacular Skywhale has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Spectacular Skywhale?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#229) at about $0.13.
Who illustrated Spectacular Skywhale?
This printing of Spectacular Skywhale was illustrated by Serena Malyon.