Nighthowler
Theros Promos 98 • rare
- Set
- Theros Promos
- Collector number
- 98
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Bestow 2 generic mana black mana black mana (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.)
This creature and enchanted creature each get +X/+X, where X is the number of creature cards in all graveyards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nighthowler was originally released as part of the Theros set in 2013, with this specific promotional version distributed through Wizards of the Coast's organized play programs. The card belongs to the enchantment creature subtype, a thematic cornerstone of the Theros block, which drew heavy inspiration from Greek mythology. Mechanically, it functions as a 'power-star' creature, scaling in strength based on the number of creature cards in all graveyards, a design intended to reward players for the attrition-heavy playstyles encouraged by the set's graveyard-focused mechanics.
The artwork for this piece was crafted by Chase Stone, who illustrated the Nighthowler as a monstrous, ethereal hound woven from shadows and bone. Stone’s design sought to evoke the dread associated with the underworld of Theros, emphasizing a sleek yet terrifying aesthetic that distinguished the card from standard creature types. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its efficiency in black-aligned decks, particularly in the Commander format, where the card’s scaling potential remains a popular choice for graveyard-synergy strategies.
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