Whirling Dervish
Fourth Edition · #288

Whirling Dervish

Whirling Dervish is a Uncommon Creature — Human Monk from Fourth Edition (288) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.26
Cardmarket trend €0.49
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Whirling Dervish suits collectors and players working on Fourth Edition who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Whirling Dervish from Fourth Edition?

Whirling Dervish is a Creature — Human Monk in Fourth Edition numbered 288. Mana cost {G}{G}. Color identity: G. Whirling Dervish (288) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Fourth Edition.

What is Whirling Dervish worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.26 for Whirling Dervish. Low and high spread runs $0.26 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.49; Normal: $0.26. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 288 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFourth Edition
Number288
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.26
Cardmarket EUR€0.49
cardmarket $0.49
Normal $0.26

Card stats

ColorsG
Power1

How collectible is Whirling Dervish?

Whirling Dervish is a Uncommon printing in Fourth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 288 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Whirling Dervish?

Whirling Dervish lists as Creature — Human Monk with keywords Protection. Artist: Susan Van Camp. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 288 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Whirling Dervish (288) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Whirling Dervish is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Monk in Fourth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.26 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.49; Normal: $0.26).
  • Mana cost {G}{G} and type line Creature — Human Monk help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Whirling Dervish from Fourth Edition?

Whirling Dervish is a Uncommon Creature — Human Monk from Fourth Edition numbered 288 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Whirling Dervish worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded Whirling Dervish. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Whirling Dervish?

Whirling Dervish is catalogued as Uncommon in Fourth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Whirling Dervish legal in Commander or Standard?

Whirling Dervish shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Whirling Dervish near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.26. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.