The Rare Dreamtide Whale (MH3 #450) is a 2024 Magic: The Gathering card featuring Vanishing 2 and a proliferate trigger.
Dreamtide Whale
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons 3
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Description
The Dreamtide Whale, card number 450 in the 2024 Modern Horizons 3 set, is a Rare Creature — Whale from Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Ron Spears, this card brings a unique mechanical challenge to the game with its Vanishing 2 ability. The creature enters the battlefield with two time counters and requires careful management, as it sacrifices itself when the last counter is removed during your upkeep. This temporary presence forces players to make strategic decisions about when to deploy it for maximum impact. Beyond its transient nature, the Dreamtide Whale offers a potent effect tied to spellcasting. Whenever a player casts their second spell each turn, the controller can proliferate. This means they choose any number of permanents and/or players that already have counters on them and add another counter of each kind. This ability synergizes well with other counter-based strategies, allowing for rapid acceleration of existing board states or the creation of new threats. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this card represents a distinctive piece of the Modern Horizons 3 expansion. Its unique design and gameplay potential make it a noteworthy addition to any collection focused on the 2024 release. Whether you are building a themed deck around counters or simply appreciate the artistry of Ron Spears, this card offers both mechanical depth and collectible value. The Dreamtide Whale stands out in the Modern Horizons 3 lineup for its clever interplay between risk and reward, making it a memorable part of the game's evolving landscape.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Dreamtide Whale
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Ron Spears
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Creature — Whale
7 / 5
U
Card Text
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Vanishing 2 (This creature enters with two time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.) Whenever a player casts their second spell each turn, proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)
FAQ
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What does the Vanishing mechanic do on the Dreamtide Whale?
Vanishing 2 means the Dreamtide Whale enters with two time counters. At the beginning of your upkeep, you remove a time counter. When the last one is removed, you must sacrifice the creature, making it a temporary but impactful presence.
How does the proliferate ability work with this card?
Whenever a player casts their second spell each turn, you may proliferate. This allows you to choose any number of permanents and/or players with counters on them and add one more counter of each kind already there, enhancing existing counter-based strategies.
Who is the artist for the Dreamtide Whale card in Modern Horizons 3?
The artwork for the Dreamtide Whale in the 2024 Modern Horizons 3 set was created by Ron Spears, known for his distinctive style in the Magic: The Gathering community.
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