Howling Mine
Unlimited Edition 248 • rare
- Set
- Unlimited Edition
- Collector number
- 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $100.63
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Howling Mine on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Howling Mine first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a unique artifact that forced both players to draw extra cards. This mechanic, known as group hug, shifted the game's tempo by rewarding both the controller and the opponent simultaneously. The Unlimited Edition, released in late 1993, served as the second core set for the game and is physically distinguished from the limited Alpha and Beta releases by its crisp white borders.
The card's iconic illustration was created by artist Amy Weber. Her work on this piece captures a haunting, mystical atmosphere that became a hallmark of the game's early aesthetic. At the time of release, players were still discovering the strategic nuances of deck thinning and resource advantage, and Howling Mine quickly became a staple for combo decks that aimed to manipulate card flow, cementing its legacy as a foundational piece of Magic history.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Howling Mine
Howling Mine is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Unlimited Edition 248 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Howling Mine on collecto.rs?
Howling Mine doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Howling Mine?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Howling Mine catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Howling Mine is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
