Howling Mine
Fourth Edition 325 • rare
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 325
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $5.62
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 Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a central artifact for Magic: The Gathering. Created during the game's nascent phase, the card was intended to introduce a unique symmetrical mechanic that forces both players to draw an additional card during their upkeep. This design choice shifted the pace of matches, rewarding players who could effectively manage the shared resource advantage.
The Fourth Edition printing, released in 1995, features the iconic artwork by Anson Maddocks. His illustration depicts a classic, ominous artifact construction that became synonymous with the card's theme of forbidden knowledge and unintended consequences. While the card's art has evolved in later sets, the Fourth Edition version remains a touchstone for many players of that era, valued for its straightforward aesthetic and role in the early metagame.
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