Greater Werewolf
Fifth Edition 166 • uncommon
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 166
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dennis Detwiller
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
At end of combat, put a -0/-2 counter on each creature blocking or blocked by this creature.
"Two legs by day, four legs by night, eyes raging in storm-gotten might."— Ancient Northland riddle
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Greater Werewolf card was released in 1997 as part of the Fifth Edition of Magic: The Gathering. This set served as a core product intended to consolidate the most popular and essential cards from the game's earliest expansions, providing a consistent baseline for players as the hobby transitioned into its mature phase. The card features a creature type that reflects the game's foundational fascination with classic folklore and gothic horror archetypes, which were central to the flavor of the early card sets.
The illustration was created by artist Anson Maddocks, one of the original illustrators whose work defined the visual identity of early Magic: The Gathering. Maddocks utilized a distinct, somewhat surreal style that emphasized the unsettling nature of the creature, moving away from traditional high-fantasy tropes in favor of a darker, more visceral aesthetic. Upon its release, the Fifth Edition was met with mixed reactions from veteran players who were already accustomed to the more varied art styles of the individual expansion sets, though it remains a significant piece of the game's early history.
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