
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Great Whale is a rare creature from Urza's Saga. Currently $25.50.
Released October 1998 as part of Urza's Saga (expansion set). Click through to Urza's Saga for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Great Whale is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Rare from Urza's Saga commanding a premium at $25.50.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Whale a good MTG investment?
Great Whale is a rare from Urza's Saga currently at $25.50. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Great Whale?
Great Whale from Urza's Saga is currently $25.50 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Great Whale's mana cost?
Great Whale's mana cost (casting cost) is 5UU ({5}{U}{U}). See Great Whale's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Great Whale?
At $25.50, Great Whale is a rare with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Great Whale?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Great Whale good in Commander (EDH)?
Great Whale is ranked #11448 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Great Whale legal in?
Great Whale is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Great Whale going up or down?
At $25.50, daily moves for Great Whale are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Great Whale worth buying?
Great Whale at $25.50 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.
Great Whale reprint risk
Great Whale is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Great Whale price history
SpellBook has tracked Great Whale since its 1998 release in Urza's Saga across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #11448 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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