Herald's Horn
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 280 • uncommon
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 280
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros
- Market price
- $5.95
What it does
As this artifact enters, choose a creature type.
Creature spells you cast of the chosen type cost 1 generic mana less to cast.
At the beginning of your upkeep, look at the top card of your library. If it's a creature card of the chosen type, you may reveal it and put it into your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Herald’s Horn was originally introduced in the Commander 2017 set as an artifact designed to support tribal synergy decks. Within the context of Magic: The Gathering, it functions by reducing the casting cost of creature spells that share a chosen type and providing card advantage when those spells are cast. Its design reflects a shift in Commander-focused design philosophy, prioritizing mechanics that reward thematic deck-building around creature types like Dragons, Elves, or Goblins.
The version from Tales of Middle-earth Commander, numbered 280, features updated artwork that integrates the card into J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. The illustration captures the aesthetic of the Third Age, maintaining the card's mechanical function while visually aligning it with the expansive world-building of the set. Upon its release, the card remained a staple for players looking to streamline tribal decks, valued for its utility in both resource management and board state acceleration.
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