Quick Answer

Whalebone Glider is a uncommon Artifact from CST (CST) costing {2}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Whalebone Glider MTG card

Whalebone Glider

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}: Target creature with power 3 or less gains flying until end of turn.

"It's no ornithopter, but then I'm no Urza." —Arcum Dagsson, Soldevi machinist

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 CST CST 🎨 Amy Weber

Market Prices

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$0.17
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whalebone Glider? Basics

Whalebone Glider is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}: Target creature with power 3 or less gains flying until end of turn."

How much mana does Whalebone Glider cost to cast? Basics

Whalebone Glider has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Whalebone Glider's mana cost of {2} 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.

Whalebone Glider 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.

Whalebone Glider's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}: Target creature with power 3 or less gains flying until end of turn."

What is the current price of Whalebone Glider? Pricing

The current market price for Whalebone Glider is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Whalebone Glider? Pricing

You can purchase Whalebone Glider 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 Whalebone Glider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Whalebone Glider in Standard is not available.

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

Is Whalebone Glider legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Whalebone Glider in Modern is not available.

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

Is Whalebone Glider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Whalebone Glider 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 Whalebone Glider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Whalebone Glider in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Whalebone Glider legal in Legacy? Legality

Whalebone Glider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Whalebone Glider legal in Vintage? Legality

Whalebone Glider 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 Whalebone Glider legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Whalebone Glider 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 Whalebone Glider from? Details

This printing of Whalebone Glider is from CST (CST), with collector number 349.

Whalebone Glider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Whalebone Glider's rarity? Details

Whalebone Glider is a uncommon card in CST.

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

Who illustrated Whalebone Glider? Details

Whalebone Glider was illustrated by Amy Weber.

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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