Quick Answer

Water Whip is a rare Sorcery — Lesson from TLE (TLE) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $3.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Water Whip MTG card

Water Whip

Sorcery — Lesson

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, waterbend {5}. (While paying a waterbend cost, you can tap your artifacts and creatures to help. Each one pays for {1}.) Return up to two target creatures to their owners' hands. Draw two cards.

"The key is getting the wrist movement right."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Rose Benjamin

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$3.16
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TCGPlayer
$4.70
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Cardmarket
€2.36
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Cardmarket
€0.58
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Water Whip? Basics

Water Whip is a Sorcery — Lesson card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, waterbend {5}. (While paying a waterbend cost, you can tap your artifacts and creatures to help. Each one pays for {1}.) Return up to two target creatures to their owners' hands. Draw two cards."

How much mana does Water Whip cost to cast? Basics

Water Whip has a mana cost of {U}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Water Whip's mana cost of {U}{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.

Water Whip has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Water Whip's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, waterbend {5}. (While paying a waterbend cost, you can tap your artifacts and creatures to help. Each one pays for {1}.) Return up to two target creatures to their owners' hands. Draw two cards."

What is the current price of Water Whip? Pricing

The current market price for Water Whip is approximately $3.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.7 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Water Whip? Pricing

You can purchase Water Whip 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.

Water Whip normal: $3.16 | foil: $4.7

Is Water Whip legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Water Whip in Standard is not available.

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

Is Water Whip legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Water Whip in Modern is not available.

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

Is Water Whip legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Water Whip 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 Water Whip legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Water Whip in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Water Whip legal in Legacy? Legality

Water Whip is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Water Whip legal in Vintage? Legality

Water Whip 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 Water Whip legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Water Whip in Pauper is not available.

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 Water Whip from? Details

This printing of Water Whip is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 227.

Water Whip may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Water Whip's rarity? Details

Water Whip is a rare card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Water Whip? Details

Water Whip was illustrated by Rose Benjamin.

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

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