Herald of War
Foundations Jumpstart 207 • rare
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 207
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $2.26
What it does
Flying
Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Angel spells and Human spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Herald of War was originally introduced in the Avacyn Restored set for Magic: The Gathering in 2012, designed as a centerpiece for Angel-themed tribal decks. The card features an ability that rewards players for committing to the battlefield, allowing Angels and Humans to enter play at a reduced cost as the Herald attacks. Its design emphasizes the aggressive, high-mana nature of white-aligned celestial creatures, reflecting the set's thematic focus on the struggle against the darkness in the plane of Innistrad.
The inclusion of Herald of War in the Foundations Jumpstart set, specifically as card number 207, highlights its enduring popularity as a staple within Commander and casual formats. The card's artwork, often praised for its dramatic scale and classical high-fantasy aesthetic, captures the imposing presence of an angelic vanguard. By reissuing the card within the modular Foundations Jumpstart framework, Wizards of the Coast maintained its accessibility for newer players while honoring its role as a powerful engine for white-mana strategy.
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