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Herald of War

Herald of War

{3}{W}{W}
Creature — Angel

Flying

Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

Angel spells and Human spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on this creature.

3/3

Illustrated by Eric Deschamps

Formats
Not Legalstandard
Legalhistoric
Legaltimeless
Not Legalpioneer
Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Not Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy

This printing

Number#24
RarityRare
ReleasedMay 4, 2012
EDHREC rank#3,005

Prices

USD$3.23
USD foil$10.43
EUR€2.21
EUR foil€4.37
MTGO0.02 tix
Rulings (5)
  • The cost reduction is based on the total number of +1/+1 counters on Herald of War, not just the ones put on it by its own ability.

    May 1, 2012 · Wizards of the Coast
  • If there are additional costs to cast a creature spell, such as a kicker cost, apply those increases before applying cost reductions.

    May 1, 2012 · Wizards of the Coast
  • To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost (such as a flashback cost) you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the spell is determined only by its mana cost, no matter what the total cost to cast the spell was.

    May 1, 2012 · Wizards of the Coast
  • The +1/+1 counter is put on Herald of War before blockers are declared and combat damage is dealt.

    May 1, 2012 · Wizards of the Coast
  • A creature spell that's both an Angel and a Human will cost {1} less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on Herald of War.

    May 1, 2012 · Wizards of the Coast

Printings (4)

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