Villagers of Estwald // Howlpack of Estwald
Innistrad 209 • common
- Set
- Innistrad
- Collector number
- 209
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
At the beginning of each upkeep, if no spells were cast last turn, transform this creature.
You can spot a werewolf-infested town by its lack of butcher shops.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Villagers of Estwald, a double-faced card from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering expansion Innistrad, was created to mechanically represent the gothic horror theme of lycanthropy. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card features a transformation mechanic where, if no spells are cast in a turn, the human Villagers of Estwald flip to reveal the more powerful Howlpack of Estwald werewolf side. This dual-sided design was a technical milestone for the game, requiring players to physically rotate the card during play to reflect the shift between states.
The artwork for this card was provided by illustrator Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the early Magic: The Gathering community known for his iconic portrayals of creatures and spells. Rush focused on creating a visceral contrast between the weary, lantern-holding villager and the predatory, feral form of the werewolf. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic integration of flavor and function, helping to establish the distinct, moody aesthetic that defined the Innistrad block.
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