Great Whale
Great Whale is a Rare Creature — Whale from Urza's Saga (77) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $24.95 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Great Whale suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Great Whale from Urza's Saga?
Great Whale is a Creature — Whale in Urza's Saga numbered 77. Mana cost {5}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Great Whale (77) is a format-relevant Creature — Whale in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Great Whale worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $24.95 for Great Whale. Low and high spread runs $24.95 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $14.61; Normal: $24.95. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 77 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 77 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $24.95 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €14.61 |
| cardmarket | $14.61 |
| Normal | $24.95 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 |
How collectible is Great Whale?
Great Whale is a Rare printing in Urza's Saga. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 77 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Great Whale?
Great Whale lists as Creature — Whale. Artist: Bob Eggleton. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 77 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Great Whale (77) is a format-relevant Creature — Whale in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Great Whale is catalogued as Rare Creature — Whale in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $24.95 across finishes (cardmarket: $14.61; Normal: $24.95).
- Mana cost {5}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Whale 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 $24.95 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Great Whale from Urza's Saga?
Great Whale is a Rare Creature — Whale from Urza's Saga numbered 77 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Great Whale worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $24.95 for ungraded Great Whale. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Great Whale?
Great Whale is catalogued as Rare in Urza's Saga. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Great Whale legal in Commander or Standard?
Great Whale shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Great Whale near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $24.95. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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