Whirlpool Rider
Whirlpool Rider is a Common Creature — Merfolk from Apocalypse (35) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.56 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Whirlpool Rider suits collectors and players working on Apocalypse who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Whirlpool Rider from Apocalypse?
Whirlpool Rider is a Creature — Merfolk in Apocalypse numbered 35. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Whirlpool Rider (35) is a format-relevant Creature — Merfolk in Apocalypse with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Whirlpool Rider worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.56 for Whirlpool Rider. Low and high spread runs $5.56 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.40; foil: $5.56; Normal: $0.29. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 35 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Apocalypse |
|---|---|
| Number | 35 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.56 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.40 |
| cardmarket | $0.40 |
| foil | $5.56 |
| Normal | $0.29 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Whirlpool Rider?
Whirlpool Rider is a Common printing in Apocalypse. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 35 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2001.
What are the key details for Whirlpool Rider?
Whirlpool Rider lists as Creature — Merfolk. Artist: Ray Lago. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 35 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Whirlpool Rider (35) is a format-relevant Creature — Merfolk in Apocalypse with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Whirlpool Rider is catalogued as Common Creature — Merfolk in Apocalypse, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.56 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.40; foil: $5.56; Normal: $0.29).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Creature — Merfolk 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: Use $5.56 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Whirlpool Rider from Apocalypse?
Whirlpool Rider is a Common Creature — Merfolk from Apocalypse numbered 35 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Whirlpool Rider worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.56 for ungraded Whirlpool Rider. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Whirlpool Rider?
Whirlpool Rider is catalogued as Common in Apocalypse. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Whirlpool Rider legal in Commander or Standard?
Whirlpool Rider shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Whirlpool Rider near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.56. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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