Quicksand Whirlpool
LCIThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan/#31/2023Common
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.04
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.07
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.07TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.08
90d low
$0.06
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.07
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $0.08.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 171% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
This spell costs less to cast if it targets a tapped creature.
Exile target creature.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Quicksand Whirlpool
Quicksand Whirlpool is an Instant, with mana cost {5}{W} (mana value 6).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.07 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Quicksand Whirlpool FAQ
How much is Quicksand Whirlpool worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Quicksand Whirlpool is $0.07. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.06 to $0.08.
What is the cheapest printing of Quicksand Whirlpool?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan at $0.07 on TCGplayer.
What set was Quicksand Whirlpool first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LCI #31, released 2023-11-17.
Is there a foil version of Quicksand Whirlpool?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.19 versus $0.07 for nonfoil, which is 171% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Quicksand Whirlpool legal in Commander?
Yes, Quicksand Whirlpool is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Quicksand Whirlpool legal in Modern?
Yes, Quicksand Whirlpool is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Quicksand Whirlpool legal in Standard?
Yes, Quicksand Whirlpool is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Quicksand Whirlpool do?
Quicksand Whirlpool is an Instant with mana cost {5}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "This spell costs {3} less to cast if it targets a tapped creature. Exile target creature.".