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Herald of War

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4 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Herald of War, Foundations Commander printing
Foundations Commander FDC · No. 34 2026-10-02

Card text

{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.
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Keywords: Flying
EDHREC rank #2990 Rare Not on the Reserved List
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The 4 printings

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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ✓ Legal
Historic ✓ Legal
Timeless ✓ Legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ✓ Legal
Penny ✓ Legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

5 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

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 · 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.

2012-05-01 · 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.

2012-05-01 · Wizards of the Coast

The +1/+1 counter is put on Herald of War before blockers are declared and combat damage is dealt.

2012-05-01 · 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.

2012-05-01 · Wizards of the Coast

All printings

Herald of War, Foundations Jumpstart printing
Foundations Jumpstart
J25 · #207
Rare
Tapt's Canadian calculation. How to read these prices
Fusion Gaming · Condition DMG