Whirling Dervish (REN #167) MTG

Whirling Dervish is a uncommon printing from Renaissance (REN #167), a Creature — Human Monk. Illustrated by Susan Van Camp.

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Protection from black

At the beginning of each end step, if this creature dealt damage to an opponent this turn, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

As of 2026-10-20, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $3.50 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

March 19, 2021 — Whirling Dervish's triggered ability gives it at most one +1/+1 counter each turn, regardless of how many opponents were dealt damage beyond the first.
March 19, 2021 — If Dunerider Outlaw dealt damage to an opponent who later left the game before that turn's end step, its ability still gives it a +1/+1 counter.
March 19, 2021 — Whirling Dervish's triggered ability checks to see if it dealt damage during the turn to an opponent of its current controller. If it dealt damage to player A, then player A takes control of it, the ability doesn't trigger.

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