Quick Answer

Harbinger of Night is a rare Creature — Spirit from MIR (MIR) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $3.06 USD. Legal in Commander.

Harbinger of Night MTG card

Harbinger of Night

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -1/-1 counter on each creature.

Embrace the Harbinger —Suq'Ata expression meaning "abandon hope"

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 4.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Tom Kyffin

Market Prices

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$3.06
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
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€3.02
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harbinger of Night? Basics

Harbinger of Night is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -1/-1 counter on each creature."

How much mana does Harbinger of Night cost to cast? Basics

Harbinger of Night has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Harbinger of Night's mana cost of {2}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Harbinger of Night has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Harbinger of Night's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -1/-1 counter on each creature."

What is the current price of Harbinger of Night? Pricing

The current market price for Harbinger of Night is approximately $3.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Harbinger of Night? Pricing

You can purchase Harbinger of Night from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Harbinger of Night legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Harbinger of Night in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Harbinger of Night legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Harbinger of Night in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Harbinger of Night legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Harbinger of Night is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Harbinger of Night legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Harbinger of Night in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Harbinger of Night legal in Legacy? Legality

Harbinger of Night is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Harbinger of Night legal in Vintage? Legality

Harbinger of Night is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Harbinger of Night legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Harbinger of Night in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Harbinger of Night from? Details

This printing of Harbinger of Night is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 128.

Harbinger of Night may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Harbinger of Night's rarity? Details

Harbinger of Night is a rare card in MIR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Harbinger of Night? Details

Harbinger of Night was illustrated by Tom Kyffin.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Harbinger of Night's power and toughness? Details

Harbinger of Night is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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