Magic: The Gathering

Howling Wolf

Mercadian Masques 252 • common

Set: Mercadian Masques
Collector number: 252
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Heather Hudson
Market price: $0.13

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Market

What it's worth

$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.12 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a common inclusion within the Mercadian Masques set. While its rarity ensures it is widely accessible, its role in the game allows players to interact with the deck in specific, functional ways that define the nature of the collection.

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Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, you may search your library for up to three cards named Howling Wolf, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Howling Wolf was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to shift the game’s aesthetic toward a world dominated by trade and mercantilism, moving away from the high-fantasy themes of previous releases. The card reflects the set's focus on creature utility and environmental mechanics within the plane of Mercadia.

The artwork was created by illustrator Eric Peterson. His approach for this card emphasized the wilderness aesthetic central to green-aligned creatures in the game. Upon its release, the card was integrated into various green-based deck archetypes that utilized its ability to draw cards, serving as a functional, if understated, utility piece during the late nineties tournament circuit.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Howling WolfConspiracy · #167 · common · 2014$0.28

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About

About Howling Wolf

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