Howling Mine
Secret Lair Drop 177 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 177
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $6.34
What it does
At the beginning of each player's draw step, if this artifact is untapped, that player draws an additional card.
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
Howling Mine first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield to introduce a symmetrical resource mechanic that forces all players to draw extra cards. This specific version was released as part of the Secret Lair 'Artist Series' in 2021, which focused on showcasing the unique vision of individual illustrators within the game's expansive multiverse.
The art for this particular printing was created by Magali Villeneuve, a celebrated fantasy illustrator known for her intricate and emotive character work within the game. Her design moves away from the utilitarian artifact aesthetic of the original card, instead rendering the 'mine' as a more organic, haunting presence. The piece was well-received by collectors for its sophisticated tone, standing out as a distinct reimagining of a foundational game element.
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