Whirling Dervish
Creature — Human Monk · Uncommon
Whirling Dervish is currently worth about $0.32 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 3 copies.
Protection from black At the beginning of each end step, if this creature dealt damage to an opponent this turn, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Creature — Human Monk
- Keywords
- Protection
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1995
- Artist
- Susan Van Camp
- P/T
- 1/1
Playability
#28605 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
Whirling Dervish's triggered ability gives it at most one +1/+1 counter each turn, regardless of how many opponents were dealt damage beyond the first.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
If Dunerider Outlaw dealt damage to an opponent who later left the game before that turn's end step, its ability still gives it a +1/+1 counter.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
Whirling Dervish's triggered ability checks to see if it dealt damage during the turn to an opponent of its current controller. If it dealt damage to player A, then player A takes control of it, the ability doesn't trigger.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 211 | Uncommon | $17.05 | — |
| Junior Super Series | 15 | Rare | — | $5.00 |
| Junior Series Europe | 2E07 | Rare | — | $4.89 |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 288 | Uncommon | $4.37 | — |
| Renaissance | 167 | Uncommon | $3.50 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | sg341sb | Uncommon | $1.65 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | sg341 | Uncommon | $0.79 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | bl288sb | Uncommon | $0.68 | — |
| Time Spiral Timeshifted | 90 | Special | $0.37 | $0.99 |
| Fifth Edition | 341 | Uncommon | $0.33 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 288 | Uncommon | $0.32 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 35056 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Introductory Two-Player Set | 46 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Junior APAC Series | 2U07 | Rare | — | — |
| Rivals Quick Start Set | 45 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Japan Junior Tournament | 2N07 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Legends #211 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $17.05 | 2026-11-07 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$16.99 – $18.54 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Whirling Dervish worth?
Whirling Dervish is currently worth about $0.32 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.32 to $17.05 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Whirling Dervish printed in?
Whirling Dervish has been printed in 15 sets, including Renaissance, Magic Online Promos, World Championship Decks 1997, Introductory Two-Player Set, Junior APAC Series, Rivals Quick Start Set, and more.
Can I buy Whirling Dervish on RareWell?
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Is Whirling Dervish legal in Commander?
Yes — Whirling Dervish is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Whirling Dervish legal in Modern?
Yes — Whirling Dervish is legal in Modern.
Is Whirling Dervish on the Reserved List?
No — Whirling Dervish is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Whirling Dervish?
Yes — Whirling Dervish has 3 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Renaissance · Magic Online Promos · World Championship Decks 1997 · Introductory Two-Player Set · Junior APAC Series · Rivals Quick Start Set · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Time Spiral Timeshifted · Pro Tour Collector Set · Junior Super Series · Fourth Edition · Japan Junior Tournament +3 more
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