Howling Wolf
Howling Wolf is a Common Creature — Wolf from Mercadian Masques (252) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.15 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Howling Wolf suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Howling Wolf from Mercadian Masques?
Howling Wolf is a Creature — Wolf in Mercadian Masques numbered 252. Mana cost {2}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Howling Wolf (252) is a format-relevant Creature — Wolf in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Howling Wolf worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.15 for Howling Wolf. Low and high spread runs $1.15 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $1.15; Normal: $0.16. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 252 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 252 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.15 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.06 |
| cardmarket | $0.06 |
| foil | $1.15 |
| Normal | $0.16 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Howling Wolf?
Howling Wolf is a Common printing in Mercadian Masques. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 252 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Howling Wolf?
Howling Wolf lists as Creature — Wolf. Artist: Heather Hudson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 252 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Howling Wolf (252) is a format-relevant Creature — Wolf in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Howling Wolf is catalogued as Common Creature — Wolf in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.15 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $1.15; Normal: $0.16).
- Mana cost {2}{G}{G} and type line Creature — Wolf help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.15 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Howling Wolf from Mercadian Masques?
Howling Wolf is a Common Creature — Wolf from Mercadian Masques numbered 252 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Howling Wolf worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.15 for ungraded Howling Wolf. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Howling Wolf?
Howling Wolf is catalogued as Common in Mercadian Masques. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Howling Wolf legal in Commander or Standard?
Howling Wolf shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Howling Wolf near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.15. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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