Draining Whelk

Creature — Illusion

Illustrated by Mark Tedin

F

EDHREC Rank #13,248

Flash Flying When this creature enters, counter target spell. Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is that spell's mana value.

Rulings (3)

If the target spell is an illegal target by the time Draining Whelk's ability tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't put any counters on Draining Whelk. If the target is legal but the spell can't be countered, you do put counters on Draining Whelk.

Mar 19, 2021

Draining Whelk's ability counters the target spell even if you can't put counters on Draining Whelk, most likely because Draining Whelk left the battlefield before the ability resolved.

Mar 19, 2021

For spells with X generic mana in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.

Mar 19, 2021