Quick Answer

Phase Dolphin is a common Creature — Elemental Whale from IKO (IKO) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Phase Dolphin MTG card

Phase Dolphin

Creature — Elemental Whale

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, another target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn.

"You've never had to trust your breath to an inhuman creature who could crush you at its whim, and I truly feel sorry for you." —Eagan, seabonder

Card Stats

1/4 common CMC: 3.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Lie Setiawan

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phase Dolphin? Basics

Phase Dolphin is a Creature — Elemental Whale card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, another target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn."

How much mana does Phase Dolphin cost to cast? Basics

Phase Dolphin has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Phase Dolphin's mana cost of {2}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Phase Dolphin has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Phase Dolphin's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, another target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Phase Dolphin? Pricing

The current market price for Phase Dolphin is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Phase Dolphin? Pricing

You can purchase Phase Dolphin from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Phase Dolphin normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.25

Is Phase Dolphin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Phase Dolphin in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Phase Dolphin legal in Modern? Legality

Phase Dolphin is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Phase Dolphin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Phase Dolphin is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Phase Dolphin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Phase Dolphin is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Phase Dolphin legal in Legacy? Legality

Phase Dolphin is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Phase Dolphin legal in Vintage? Legality

Phase Dolphin is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Phase Dolphin legal in Pauper? Legality

Phase Dolphin is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Phase Dolphin from? Details

This printing of Phase Dolphin is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 62.

Phase Dolphin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Phase Dolphin's rarity? Details

Phase Dolphin is a common card in IKO.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Phase Dolphin? Details

Phase Dolphin was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Phase Dolphin's power and toughness? Details

Phase Dolphin is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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