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Whisperwood Elemental is a mythic Creature — Elemental from DSC (DSC) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Whisperwood Elemental MTG card

Whisperwood Elemental

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, manifest the top card of your library. (Put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) Sacrifice this creature: Until end of turn, face-up nontoken creatures you control gain "When this creature dies, manifest the top card of your library."

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 5.0 DSC DSC 🎨 Raymond Swanland
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whisperwood Elemental? Basics

Whisperwood Elemental is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, manifest the top card of your library. (Put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) Sacrifice this creature: Until end of turn, face-up nontoken creatures you control gain "When this creature dies, manifest the top card of your library.""

How much mana does Whisperwood Elemental cost to cast? Basics

Whisperwood Elemental has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Whisperwood Elemental's mana cost of {3}{G}{G} 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.

Whisperwood Elemental has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Whisperwood Elemental's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, manifest the top card of your library. (Put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) Sacrifice this creature: Until end of turn, face-up nontoken creatures you control gain "When this creature dies, manifest the top card of your library.""

What is the current price of Whisperwood Elemental? Pricing

The current market price for Whisperwood Elemental is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Whisperwood Elemental? Pricing

You can purchase Whisperwood Elemental 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 Whisperwood Elemental legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Whisperwood Elemental in Standard is not available.

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

Is Whisperwood Elemental legal in Modern? Legality

Whisperwood Elemental is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Whisperwood Elemental legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Whisperwood Elemental 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 Whisperwood Elemental legal in Pioneer? Legality

Whisperwood Elemental is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Whisperwood Elemental legal in Legacy? Legality

Whisperwood Elemental is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Whisperwood Elemental legal in Vintage? Legality

Whisperwood Elemental 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 Whisperwood Elemental legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Whisperwood Elemental 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 Whisperwood Elemental from? Details

This printing of Whisperwood Elemental is from DSC (DSC), with collector number 204.

Whisperwood Elemental may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Whisperwood Elemental's rarity? Details

Whisperwood Elemental is a mythic card in DSC.

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

Who illustrated Whisperwood Elemental? Details

Whisperwood Elemental was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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

What is Whisperwood Elemental's power and toughness? Details

Whisperwood Elemental is a 4/4 creature.

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

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