Magic: The Gathering

Howling Golem

Commander Legends 316 • common

Set: Commander Legends
Collector number: 316
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Grzegorz Rutkowski
Market price: $0.26

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What it's worth

$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.20 – $0.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Howling Golem represents a classic shared-resource mechanic, forcing all players to draw cards and making it a strategic tool for those looking to accelerate the pace of a multiplayer game. As a common card within its set, it serves as an accessible way to introduce group-hug dynamics to any collection.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, each player draws a card.

It wails of buried riches and the souls lost seeking them.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Howling Golem was released as part of the Commander Legends set, which debuted in late 2020 as the first booster-draftable expansion specifically designed for the Magic: The Gathering Commander format. The card was conceived to facilitate the social and political dynamics central to multiplayer gameplay, providing a symmetrical card-draw effect that benefits all players at the table.

The artwork, illustrated by artist Mark Zug, captures the creature’s imposing and clockwork nature, fitting the artifact-heavy aesthetic of the set. Within the game's broader meta-environment, the card is recognized as a staple for deck builders seeking to accelerate the pace of games and encourage interaction, drawing inspiration from classic 'group hug' mechanics that have been a long-standing feature of the Magic design philosophy.

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About

About Howling Golem

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