---
name: "Phantom Whelp"
mana_cost: "{1}{U}"
cmc: 2
type_line: "Creature — Illusion Dog"
colors: ["U"]
color_identity: ["U"]
keywords: []
set: "ODY"
set_name: "Odyssey"
collector_number: "93"
rarity: "common"
artist: "Wayne England"
oracle_id: "9b020aeb-7b27-43f2-9767-d93dae3d102a"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/phantom-whelp-ody"
legalities:
  commander: "legal"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "not_legal"
  pioneer: "not_legal"
  legacy: "legal"
  vintage: "legal"
  pauper: "legal"
  penny: "legal"
---

# Phantom Whelp
- **Mana Cost:** `{1}{U}` (CMC: 2)
- **Type:** Creature — Illusion Dog
- **Power/Toughness:** 2/2

## Oracle Text
When this creature attacks or blocks, return it to its owner's hand at end of combat. (Return it only if it's on the battlefield.)

> *Il rôde dans la brume et saute au cou des traînards. Quand le brouillard se lève, il ne reste que quelques traces de pas.*

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## Printing Details
- **Set:** Odyssey (ODY) #93
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Artist:** Wayne England
- **Total Printings:** 9 across all historical editions

## Format Legalities
Commander: `legal` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `not_legal` | Pioneer: `not_legal` | Legacy: `legal` | Vintage: `legal` | Pauper: `legal` | Penny: `legal`