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'''Whale''' is a seldom-used [[blue]] [[creature type]] used for marine mammals that can vary greatly in size. Distinguishing features include fluked tails and blowholes for expelling water. They are hunted as a source of meat, blubber, and bone.  
'''Whale''' is a seldom-used [[blue]] [[creature type]] used for marine mammals that can vary greatly in size. Distinguishing features include fluked tails and blowholes for expelling water. They are hunted as a source of meat, blubber, and bone.  
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==Storyline==
==Storyline==
=== Kaladesh===  
===Ikoria===
[[Elemental]] whales can be found in both the seas and skies of [[Ikoria]], where they are known to be taken as companions by Bonders.
 
===Kaladesh===  
The Skywhales of [[Kaladesh (plane)|Kaladesh]] are found in the [[aether]]sphere of the plane, <c title="living in the sky instead of the sea">Aethertide Whale</c>. They are hunted by whalers.
The Skywhales of [[Kaladesh (plane)|Kaladesh]] are found in the [[aether]]sphere of the plane, <c title="living in the sky instead of the sea">Aethertide Whale</c>. They are hunted by whalers.
===Ulgrotha===
Narwhals can be found on [[Ulgrotha]], where their horns are wielded as weapons by sea [[Troll|Trolls]].


==Notable Whales==
==Notable Whales==
* <c>Ukkima, Stalking Shadow</c> is a [[wolf]] whale (although closer in size to a dolphin), companion of [[Cazur]].
;[[Ikoria]]
*[[Ukkima]] is a [[wolf]] whale (although closer in size to a dolphin), companion of [[Cazur]].


==Trivia==
* Prior to ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'s'' <c>Wetland Sambar</c> (an [[elk]]), whales were the only real-world mammals (aside from [[human]]s) to be featured in [[Blue]].
*<c>Ukkima, Stalking Shadow</c> is the first [[legendary]] Whale
* "Whale" is also the nickname for players who are willing to spend large amounts of money on [[Collecting|collectible]] products.
==Tokens==
==Tokens==
{{Whale tokens|header=y}}
{{Whale tokens|header=y}}


{{Creature types|Races}}
==Trivia==
*Prior to ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'s'' <c>Wetland Sambar</c> (an [[elk]]), whales were the only real-world mammals (aside from [[human]]s) to be featured in [[Blue]].
*<c>Ukkima, Stalking Shadow</c> is the first [[legendary]] Whale.
*<c>Pursued Whale</c> takes inspiration from [[Wikipedia:Moby Dick|Moby-Dick]], while <c>Colossal Whale </c> takes cues from either the story of [[Wikipedia:Jonah|Jonah]] or [[Wikipedia:Pinnochio|Pinnochio]].
*"Whale" is also the nickname for players who are willing to spend large amounts of money on [[Collecting|collectible]] products.
 
{{Creature types|Races|Whales}}

Latest revision as of 01:45, 16 October 2023

Whale
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Statistics
14 cards
{U} 92.9% {U/B} 7.1%
1 Whale creation card
{U} 100%
as of Doctor Who
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type:"Whale"

Whale is a seldom-used blue creature type used for marine mammals that can vary greatly in size. Distinguishing features include fluked tails and blowholes for expelling water. They are hunted as a source of meat, blubber, and bone.

History

The first creature to bear the type was Killer Whale in Exodus. The Narwhal from Homelands was issued errata in the Grand Creature Type Update to become a Whale instead of subtype Narwhal. The third, and last for most of Magic's history, card with the subtype Whale was Great Whale from Urza's Saga. More recently, however, Magic 2014 has added Colossal Whale and whales were also featured in the Kaladesh block.

Storyline

Ikoria

Elemental whales can be found in both the seas and skies of Ikoria, where they are known to be taken as companions by Bonders.

Kaladesh

The Skywhales of Kaladesh are found in the aethersphere of the plane, living in the sky instead of the sea. They are hunted by whalers.

Ulgrotha

Narwhals can be found on Ulgrotha, where their horns are wielded as weapons by sea Trolls.

Notable Whales

Ikoria
  • Ukkima is a wolf whale (although closer in size to a dolphin), companion of Cazur.

Tokens

Token Name Color Type Line P/T Text Box Source Printings
Whale Blue Creature — Whale 6/6 When this creature dies, create a 9/9 blue Kraken creature token.

Trivia