Herald's Horn
Star Trek Commander 493 • uncommon
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 493
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sam Kennedy
- Finish
- Surge
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 introduced in the Star Trek Commander set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond collaboration. This card was designed to function within the Commander format, specifically catering to tribal-themed decks by providing both a cost reduction for creatures of a chosen type and a card-advantage mechanic when casting them. It repurposes a classic artifact design from the game's history, recontextualized here to fit the thematic aesthetic of Star Trek's exploration and communication.
The artwork, created by illustrator Irina Nordsol, emphasizes the sleek, technological aesthetic of the Federation. The design process focused on translating the functional, utilitarian look of the Star Trek universe into the visual language of a high-fantasy card game. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency and its thematic suitability in decks focused on iconic species like Vulcans, Klingons, or Humans.
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