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Whir of Invention — The List #AER-49

Whir of Invention is a rare Instant from The List (2021), collector number AER-49, illustrated by Christine Choi.

Whir of Invention — The List Magic: The Gathering card
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Whir of Invention price

Cardmarket (EU) · trend
€5.40
Foil —
TCGplayer (US) · market
$5.56
Foil —

Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.

Card details

Set
The List
Number
AER-49
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
{X}{U}{U}{U}
Colour
Blue
Illustrator
Christine Choi
Released
29 November 2021

What Whir of Invention does

Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.)

Search your library for an artifact card with mana value X or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Format legality

Standard: not legal Pioneer: legal Modern: legal Legacy: legal Vintage: legal Commander: legal Pauper: not legal

Other printings of Whir of Invention

Other printings
No.CardSetRarityPrice
96Whir of Invention — Special Guests Magic cardSpecial Guests 2025Mythic rare€56.91 foil
86Whir of Invention — Special Guests Magic cardSpecial Guests 2025Mythic rare€5.60
311Whir of Invention — Secret Lair Drop Magic cardSecret Lair Drop 2021Rare€9.25
49pWhir of Invention — Aether Revolt Promos Magic cardAether Revolt Promos 2020Rare€5.61
49Whir of Invention — Aether Revolt Magic cardAether Revolt 2017Rare€4.58
49sWhir of Invention — Aether Revolt Promos Magic cardAether Revolt Promos 2017Rare€8.90 foil

All 7 Whir of Invention printings compared →

Questions people ask

How much is Whir of Invention from The List worth?

About €5.40 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.

How many printings of Whir of Invention are there?

7 English paper printings, from Aether Revolt Promos to The List. The cheapest right now is the Aether Revolt printing.

Is Whir of Invention legal in Commander?

Yes, it is legal in Commander.

Who illustrated Whir of Invention (The List)?

Christine Choi.

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