Quick Answer

Steelfin Whale is a common Creature — Whale from J21 (J21) costing {5}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Steelfin Whale MTG card

Steelfin Whale

Creature — Whale

Card Text

Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Whenever an artifact you control enters, untap this creature.

Card Stats

3/4 common CMC: 6.0 J21 J21 🎨 Milivoj Ćeran
Affinity

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steelfin Whale? Basics

Steelfin Whale is a Creature — Whale card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Whenever an artifact you control enters, untap this creature."

How much mana does Steelfin Whale cost to cast? Basics

Steelfin Whale has a mana cost of {5}{U}, which equals 6.0 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.

Steelfin Whale's mana cost of {5}{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.

Steelfin Whale has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Steelfin Whale's current oracle text is: "Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Whenever an artifact you control enters, untap this creature."

What is the current price of Steelfin Whale? Pricing

Price data for Steelfin Whale is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Steelfin Whale? Pricing

You can purchase Steelfin Whale 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.

Is Steelfin Whale legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Steelfin Whale in Standard is not available.

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

Is Steelfin Whale legal in Modern? Legality

Steelfin Whale is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Steelfin Whale legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Steelfin Whale 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 Steelfin Whale legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Steelfin Whale in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Steelfin Whale legal in Legacy? Legality

Steelfin Whale is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Steelfin Whale legal in Vintage? Legality

Steelfin Whale 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 Steelfin Whale legal in Pauper? Legality

Steelfin Whale 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 Steelfin Whale from? Details

This printing of Steelfin Whale is from J21 (J21), with collector number 255.

Steelfin Whale may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Steelfin Whale's rarity? Details

Steelfin Whale is a common card in J21.

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

Who illustrated Steelfin Whale? Details

Steelfin Whale was illustrated by Milivoj Ćeran.

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

What is Steelfin Whale's power and toughness? Details

Steelfin Whale is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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