Herald of War
~$0.80 low · ~$10.43 high
White. Creature — Angel

Foundations Commander #34 · Illustrated by Eric Deschamps
What is Herald of War worth?
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Oracle text
Flying
Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Angel spells and Human spells you cast cost less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on this creature.
3/3
Format legality
All 4 printings of Herald of War
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foundations Commander fdc #34· 2026rare· Cardmarket €1.00 | rare | $0.80 | No foil printing | €1.00 | |
Foundations Jumpstart j25 #207· 2024rare· Cardmarket €2.01 | rare | $2.47 | No foil printing | €2.01 | |
Midnight Hunt Commander mic #86· 2021rare· Cardmarket €2.89 | rare | $2.81 | No foil printing | €2.89 | |
Avacyn Restored avr #24· 2012rare· Cardmarket €2.54 · €4.31 foil | rare | $3.31 | $10.43 | €2.54€4.31 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2012
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #3,033 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Flying
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Foundations Commander card (#34).
0034 · FDC · R · EN
- 0034Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- FDCSet code for Foundations Commander
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (5)
2012-05-01
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.
2012-05-01
If there are additional costs to cast a creature spell, such as a kicker cost, apply those increases before applying cost reductions.
2012-05-01
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.
2012-05-01
The +1/+1 counter is put on Herald of War before blockers are declared and combat damage is dealt.
2012-05-01
A creature spell that's both an Angel and a Human will cost
less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on Herald of War.
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