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Harbinger of the Hunt is a rare Creature — Dragon from DTK (DTK) costing {3}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Harbinger of the Hunt MTG card

Harbinger of the Hunt

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying {2}{R}: This creature deals 1 damage to each creature without flying. {2}{G}: This creature deals 1 damage to each other creature with flying.

An Atarka dragon's exhale cooks what its inhale consumes.

Card Stats

5/3 rare CMC: 5.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Aaron Miller
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.24
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$1.21
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.32
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€0.62
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harbinger of the Hunt? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying {2}{R}: This creature deals 1 damage to each creature without flying. {2}{G}: This creature deals 1 damage to each other creature with flying."

How much mana does Harbinger of the Hunt cost to cast? Basics

Harbinger of the Hunt has a mana cost of {3}{R}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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 the Hunt's mana cost of {3}{R}{G} 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 the Hunt has a mana value of 5.0. 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 the Hunt's current oracle text is: "Flying {2}{R}: This creature deals 1 damage to each creature without flying. {2}{G}: This creature deals 1 damage to each other creature with flying."

What is the current price of Harbinger of the Hunt? Pricing

The current market price for Harbinger of the Hunt is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Harbinger of the Hunt? Pricing

You can purchase Harbinger of the Hunt 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.

Harbinger of the Hunt normal: $0.24 | foil: $1.21

Is Harbinger of the Hunt legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Harbinger of the Hunt legal in Modern? Legality

Harbinger of the Hunt is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Harbinger of the Hunt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Harbinger of the Hunt 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 the Hunt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Harbinger of the Hunt is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Harbinger of the Hunt legal in Legacy? Legality

Harbinger of the Hunt is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Harbinger of the Hunt legal in Vintage? Legality

Harbinger of the Hunt 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 the Hunt legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Harbinger of the Hunt 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 the Hunt from? Details

This printing of Harbinger of the Hunt is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 223.

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

What is Harbinger of the Hunt's rarity? Details

Harbinger of the Hunt is a rare card in DTK.

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

Who illustrated Harbinger of the Hunt? Details

Harbinger of the Hunt was illustrated by Aaron Miller.

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 the Hunt's power and toughness? Details

Harbinger of the Hunt is a 5/3 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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