Cetacean Ops
TRKStar Trek/#48/2026Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.30
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.01 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.30TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▼ 58.3%30d▼ 58.3%90d▼ 58.3%
90d high
$0.72
90d low
$0.30
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.26
Star Trek
- Down 58.3% over the last 5 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 58% below its 90 day high of $0.72.
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 13% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Whale Officer
Ward (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays .)
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
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Keywords
Ward
Card capabilities
CreatureProtection
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
Cetacean Ops
Cetacean Ops is a Creature — Whale Officer, with mana cost {3}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.30 (down 58.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Cetacean Ops FAQ
How much is Cetacean Ops worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Cetacean Ops is $0.30. It is down 58.3% over the last 5 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.30 to $0.72.
What is the cheapest printing of Cetacean Ops?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek at $0.26 on TCGplayer.
What set was Cetacean Ops first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRK #48, released 2026-11-13.
Is there a foil version of Cetacean Ops?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.26 versus $0.30 for nonfoil, which is 13% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Cetacean Ops legal in Commander?
Yes, Cetacean Ops is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Cetacean Ops legal in Modern?
Yes, Cetacean Ops is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Cetacean Ops legal in Standard?
Yes, Cetacean Ops is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Cetacean Ops do?
Cetacean Ops is a Creature — Whale Officer with mana cost {3}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Ward {1} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.) Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.".