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Draining Whelk
CREATURE — ILLUSION Rare
Time Spiral EDHREC #13,246
$0.40
+0.0%
7 days
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Draining Whelk price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.40.
Draining Whelk Price Summary
Draining Whelk's current headline price is $0.40.
Draining Whelk Printings & Prices
2 printings
Draining Whelk has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Draining Whelk: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSP #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSP #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #62 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #62 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSR #62 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSP #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSR #62 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSP #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Draining Whelk Rules Text & Legality
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Flying
When this creature enters, counter target spell. Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is that spell's mana value.
Draining Whelk is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Draining Whelk Rulings
3 most recent
- Mar 19, 2021 Draining Whelk's ability counters the target spell even if you can't put counters on Draining Whelk, most likely because Draining Whelk left the battlefield before the ability resolved.
- Mar 19, 2021 For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
- Mar 19, 2021 If the target spell is an illegal target by the time Draining Whelk's ability tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't put any counters on Draining Whelk. If the target is legal but the spell can't be countered, you do put counters on Draining Whelk.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Draining Whelk has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSR #62 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard |
| TSR #62 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard |
| TSP #57 | 2006-10-06 | Rare | Standard |
| TSP #57 | 2006-10-06 | Rare | Standard |
TSR #62 Draining Whelk in Commander
Draining Whelk is the #13,246 most-played card on EDHREC, down 326 places over the last 30 days.
Draining Whelk FAQ
How much is Draining Whelk worth?
Draining Whelk is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Draining Whelk legal in Commander?
Yes — Draining Whelk is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Draining Whelk been reprinted?
Yes — Draining Whelk has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Draining Whelk cheap?
Draining Whelk trades at about $0.40 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,246 on EDHREC).