Hellkite Whelp
~$0.15 low · ~$0.46 high
Red. Creature — Dragon
Foundations Jumpstart #562 · Illustrated by Johann Bodin
Foundations Jumpstart #562 · Illustrated by Johann BodinWhat is Hellkite Whelp worth?
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Oracle text
Flying
Whenever this creature attacks, it deals 1 damage to target creature defending player controls.
3/3
"They play by spitting fire at each other. Don't be offended if one gives you a love-scorch." —Esfir, Rakdos dragon wrangler
Format legality
All 2 printings of Hellkite Whelp
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Foundations Jumpstart j25 #562· 2024uncommon· Cardmarket €0.22 | uncommon | $0.21 | No foil printing | €0.22 | |
 Guilds of Ravnica grn #106· 2018uncommon· Cardmarket €0.05 · €0.25 foil | uncommon | $0.15 | $0.46 | €0.05€0.25 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2018
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #23,590 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Flying
- Artist
- Johann Bodin
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Foundations Jumpstart card (#562).
0562 · J25 · U · EN
- 0562Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- J25Set code for Foundations Jumpstart
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Card breakdown
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Also on this card
- Flavor text
- Italic story text below the rules. It has no effect on the game, and it can differ between printings.
Keywords
- FlyingCR 702.9
- It can be blocked only by creatures with flying or reach.
Rule numbers from the Magic Comprehensive Rules, version of September 25, 2026.
Rulings (2)
2018-10-05
In a Two-Headed Giant game, Hellkite Whelp's triggered ability can target only a creature controlled by the player it's attacking. It can't target a creature controlled by that player's teammate.
2018-10-05
If a creature attacks a planeswalker or battle, that permanent's controller is the defending player.
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