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Herald of War
CREATURE — ANGEL Rare
Foundations Jumpstart EDHREC #3,159
$2.43
-2.8%
7 days
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Herald of War price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $2.43.
Herald of War Price Summary
Herald of War's current headline price is $2.43.
Herald of War Printings & Prices
4 printings
Herald of War has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Herald of War: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #24 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #24 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #86 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #207 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J25 #207 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #24 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #86 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #24 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Herald of War Rules Text & Legality
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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.
Herald of War is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Herald of War Rulings
5 most recent
- May 1, 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.
- May 1, 2012 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 The +1/+1 counter is put on Herald of War before blockers are declared and combat damage is dealt.
- May 1, 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.
- May 1, 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Herald of War has been reprinted 4 times. The Foundations Jumpstart reprint cut the price 53% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #207 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MIC #86 | 2021-09-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AVR #24 | 2012-05-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AVR #24 | 2012-05-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
MIC #86 
AVR #24 Herald of War in Commander
Herald of War is the #3,159 most-played card on EDHREC, down 20 places over the last 30 days.
Herald of War FAQ
How much is Herald of War worth?
Herald of War is worth about $2.43 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Herald of War legal in Commander?
Yes — Herald of War is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Herald of War been reprinted?
Yes — Herald of War has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Herald of War cheap?
Herald of War trades at about $2.43 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.