Spectacular Skywhale
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#229/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
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
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 53.8%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Up 53.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 10% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Elemental Whale
Flying
Opus — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, this creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn. If five or more mana was spent to cast that spell, put three +1/+1 counters on this creature instead.
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Keywords
FlyingOpus
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Mar 2026
An opus ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.
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About this card
Spectacular Skywhale
Spectacular Skywhale is a Creature — Elemental Whale, with mana cost {2}{U}{R} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 53.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Spectacular Skywhale FAQ
How much is Spectacular Skywhale worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Spectacular Skywhale is $0.20. It is up 53.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Spectacular Skywhale?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What set was Spectacular Skywhale first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #229, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Spectacular Skywhale?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.22 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 10% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Spectacular Skywhale legal in Commander?
Yes, Spectacular Skywhale is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spectacular Skywhale legal in Modern?
Yes, Spectacular Skywhale is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spectacular Skywhale legal in Standard?
Yes, Spectacular Skywhale is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Spectacular Skywhale do?
Spectacular Skywhale is a Creature — Elemental Whale with mana cost {2}{U}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flying Opus — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, this creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn. If five or more mana was spent to cast that spell, put three +1/+1 counters on this creature instead.".