Draining Whelk

set	min	mtgo
-	€ 0.50	0.02 tix

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Name	Draining Whelk
Type	Creature — illusion
Description	Flash Flying When this creature enters, counter target spell. Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is that spell's mana value.
Artist	Mark Tedin
Set	Tijdspiraal geremasterd #62
Wallpaper	download
Image	download

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About Draining Whelk

Draining Whelk, Creature — illusion, designed by Mark Tedin first released in Oct, 2006 in the set Time Spiral and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of € 0.50.

This card would be beneficial in a control deck that aims to disrupt the opponent's spells while also having a flying threat on the board. However, in competitive Magic: The Gathering, there are more efficient counterspells available such as Counterspell or Mana Drain that do not require a creature on the battlefield. While Draining Whelk has its strengths, it may not see as much play in high-level competitive decks due to its higher mana cost and reliance on being a creature for its effect.

Rules

19/03/21

For spells with in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell’s converted mana cost.

19/03/21

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.

25/09/06

If the triggered ability doesn’t resolve (the targeted spell becomes an illegal target, for example), Draining Whelk doesn’t get any +1/+1 counters.