Quick Answer

Fearsome Whelp is a uncommon Creature — Dragon from YMID (YMID) costing {1}{R}.

Fearsome Whelp MTG card

Fearsome Whelp

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying At the beginning of your end step, each Dragon card in your hand perpetually gains "This spell costs {1} less to cast."

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 YMID YMID 🎨 Ilse Gort
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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fearsome Whelp? Basics

Fearsome Whelp is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying At the beginning of your end step, each Dragon card in your hand perpetually gains "This spell costs {1} less to cast.""

How much mana does Fearsome Whelp cost to cast? Basics

Fearsome Whelp has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Fearsome Whelp's mana cost of {1}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Fearsome Whelp has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Fearsome Whelp's current oracle text is: "Flying At the beginning of your end step, each Dragon card in your hand perpetually gains "This spell costs {1} less to cast.""

What is the current price of Fearsome Whelp? Pricing

Price data for Fearsome Whelp is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Fearsome Whelp? Pricing

You can purchase Fearsome Whelp from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Fearsome Whelp legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fearsome Whelp in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Fearsome Whelp legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Fearsome Whelp in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Fearsome Whelp legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Fearsome Whelp in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Fearsome Whelp legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fearsome Whelp in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Fearsome Whelp legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Fearsome Whelp in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Fearsome Whelp legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Fearsome Whelp in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Fearsome Whelp legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fearsome Whelp in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Fearsome Whelp from? Details

This printing of Fearsome Whelp is from YMID (YMID), with collector number 40.

Fearsome Whelp may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fearsome Whelp's rarity? Details

Fearsome Whelp is a uncommon card in YMID.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Fearsome Whelp? Details

Fearsome Whelp was illustrated by Ilse Gort.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Fearsome Whelp's power and toughness? Details

Fearsome Whelp is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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