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Spectacular SkywhaleHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Secrets of Strixhaven· April 24, 2026
Carte Magic Spectacular Skywhale

Spectacular Skywhale is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Flying Opus — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, this creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn. If five or more mana was spent to cast that spell, put three +1/+1 counters on this creature instead.

How it works : Spectacular Skywhale

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    An opus ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Legal formats

standardfuturehistorictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacyvintagecommanderoathbreakerstandardbrawlbrawlcompetitivebrawlalchemyduel
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