Quick Answer

Hauntwoods Shrieker is a mythic Creature — Beast Mutant from DSK (DSK) costing {1}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.73 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Hauntwoods Shrieker MTG card

Hauntwoods Shrieker

Creature — Beast Mutant

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, manifest dread. (Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature and the other into your graveyard. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) {1}{G}: Reveal target face-down permanent. If it's a creature card, you may turn it face up.

Card Stats

3/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 DSK DSK 🎨 John Tedrick
Manifest Manifest dread

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Market Prices

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$0.73
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$1.17
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$2.29
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$2.49
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€1.20
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€1.64
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hauntwoods Shrieker? Basics

Hauntwoods Shrieker is a Creature — Beast Mutant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, manifest dread. (Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature and the other into your graveyard. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) {1}{G}: Reveal target face-down permanent. If it's a creature card, you may turn it face up."

How much mana does Hauntwoods Shrieker cost to cast? Basics

Hauntwoods Shrieker has a mana cost of {1}{G}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Hauntwoods Shrieker's mana cost of {1}{G}{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.

Hauntwoods Shrieker has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Hauntwoods Shrieker's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, manifest dread. (Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature and the other into your graveyard. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) {1}{G}: Reveal target face-down permanent. If it's a creature card, you may turn it face up."

What is the current price of Hauntwoods Shrieker? Pricing

The current market price for Hauntwoods Shrieker is approximately $0.73 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Hauntwoods Shrieker? Pricing

You can purchase Hauntwoods Shrieker 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.

Hauntwoods Shrieker normal: $0.73 | foil: $1.17

Is Hauntwoods Shrieker legal in Standard? Legality

Hauntwoods Shrieker is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Hauntwoods Shrieker legal in Modern? Legality

Hauntwoods Shrieker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hauntwoods Shrieker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hauntwoods Shrieker 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 Hauntwoods Shrieker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hauntwoods Shrieker is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hauntwoods Shrieker legal in Legacy? Legality

Hauntwoods Shrieker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hauntwoods Shrieker legal in Vintage? Legality

Hauntwoods Shrieker 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 Hauntwoods Shrieker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hauntwoods Shrieker 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 Hauntwoods Shrieker from? Details

This printing of Hauntwoods Shrieker is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 182.

Hauntwoods Shrieker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hauntwoods Shrieker's rarity? Details

Hauntwoods Shrieker is a mythic card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Hauntwoods Shrieker? Details

Hauntwoods Shrieker was illustrated by John Tedrick.

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

What is Hauntwoods Shrieker's power and toughness? Details

Hauntwoods Shrieker is a 3/3 creature.

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

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