Herald of War
J25Foundations Jumpstart/#207/2024RareReprint
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.49
Cardmarket€1.77
ManaPool$1.59
TCGplayer$1.87
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.50
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.49High $4.99Low $2.49▼ 50.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.87TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.6%30d▼ 24.0%90d▼ 13.0%
90d high
$2.55
90d low
$1.81
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.58
Foundations Commander
- Down 24.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 27% below its 90 day high of $2.55.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Angel
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.
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Keywords
Flying
Card capabilities
Cost reductionCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (5)
wotc1 May 2012
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.
wotc1 May 2012
The +1/+1 counter is put on Herald of War before blockers are declared and combat damage is dealt.
wotc1 May 2012
If there are additional costs to cast a creature spell, such as a kicker cost, apply those increases before applying cost reductions.
wotc1 May 2012
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.
wotc1 May 2012
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.
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About this card
Herald of War
Herald of War is a Creature — Angel, with mana cost {3}{W}{W} (mana value 5). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.87 (down 24.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Herald of War FAQ
How much is Herald of War worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Herald of War is $1.87. It is down 24.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.81 to $2.55.
What is the cheapest printing of Herald of War?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Foundations Commander at $0.58 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Herald of War?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Avacyn Restored at $3.25 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Herald of War are there?
Herald of War has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Herald of War first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AVR #24, released 2012-05-04.
What is the newest printing of Herald of War?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from FDC #34, released 2026-10-02.
Is Herald of War legal in Commander?
Yes, Herald of War is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Herald of War legal in Modern?
Yes, Herald of War is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.