Draining Whelk
Draining Whelk is a Rare Creature — Illusion from Time Spiral (57) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.13 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Draining Whelk suits collectors and players working on Time Spiral who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Draining Whelk from Time Spiral?
Draining Whelk is a Creature — Illusion in Time Spiral numbered 57. Mana cost {4}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Draining Whelk (57) from Time Spiral should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Time Spiral.
What is Draining Whelk worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $7.13 for Draining Whelk. Low and high spread runs $7.13 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.46; foil: $7.13; Normal: $0.38. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Time Spiral |
|---|---|
| Number | 57 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $7.13 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.46 |
| cardmarket | $0.46 |
| foil | $7.13 |
| Normal | $0.38 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Draining Whelk?
Draining Whelk is a Rare printing in Time Spiral. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Draining Whelk?
Draining Whelk lists as Creature — Illusion with keywords Flying, Flash. Artist: Mark Tedin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Draining Whelk (57) from Time Spiral should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Draining Whelk is catalogued as Rare Creature — Illusion in Time Spiral, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $7.13 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.46; foil: $7.13; Normal: $0.38).
- Mana cost {4}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Illusion 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 $7.13 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Draining Whelk from Time Spiral?
Draining Whelk is a Rare Creature — Illusion from Time Spiral numbered 57 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Draining Whelk worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.13 for ungraded Draining Whelk. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Draining Whelk?
Draining Whelk is catalogued as Rare in Time Spiral. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Draining Whelk legal in Commander or Standard?
Draining Whelk 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 Draining Whelk near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $7.13. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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