Printings
Herald of War
Card Information
Type: Creature — Angel
Mana Cost: 3
CMC: 5
Part of the Reserved List: No
Color Identity:
Set: Foundations Jumpstart (J25)
Rarity: Rare
Collector Number: 207
Oracle Text
Flying Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it. Angel spells and Human spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on this creature.
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Format Legalities
Card Rulings
- May 1, 2012
The cost reduction is based on the total number of +1/+1 counters on Herald of War, not just the ones put on it by its own ability.
Source: wotc - May 1, 2012
If there are additional costs to cast a creature spell, such as a kicker cost, apply those increases before applying cost reductions.
Source: wotc - May 1, 2012
To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost (such as a flashback cost) you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the spell is determined only by its mana cost, no matter what the total cost to cast the spell was.
Source: wotc - May 1, 2012
The +1/+1 counter is put on Herald of War before blockers are declared and combat damage is dealt.
Source: wotc - May 1, 2012
A creature spell that's both an Angel and a Human will cost {1} less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on Herald of War.
Source: wotc
Price History
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