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Herald of Ilharg is a rare Creature — Boar Beast from CLU (CLU) costing {2}{R}{G}. Current price: $3.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Herald of Ilharg MTG card

Herald of Ilharg

Creature — Boar Beast

Card Text

Trample Whenever you cast a creature spell, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. If that spell has mana value 5 or greater, this creature deals damage equal to the number of counters on it to each opponent.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Trample

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herald of Ilharg? Basics

Herald of Ilharg is a Creature — Boar Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample Whenever you cast a creature spell, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. If that spell has mana value 5 or greater, this creature deals damage equal to the number of counters on it to each opponent."

How much mana does Herald of Ilharg cost to cast? Basics

Herald of Ilharg has a mana cost of {2}{R}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Herald of Ilharg's mana cost of {2}{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.

Herald of Ilharg 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.

Herald of Ilharg's current oracle text is: "Trample Whenever you cast a creature spell, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. If that spell has mana value 5 or greater, this creature deals damage equal to the number of counters on it to each opponent."

What is the current price of Herald of Ilharg? Pricing

The current market price for Herald of Ilharg is approximately $3.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Herald of Ilharg? Pricing

You can purchase Herald of Ilharg 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 Herald of Ilharg legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Herald of Ilharg in Standard is not available.

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

Is Herald of Ilharg legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Herald of Ilharg in Modern is not available.

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

Is Herald of Ilharg legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Herald of Ilharg 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 Herald of Ilharg legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Herald of Ilharg in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Herald of Ilharg legal in Legacy? Legality

Herald of Ilharg is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Herald of Ilharg legal in Vintage? Legality

Herald of Ilharg 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 Herald of Ilharg legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Herald of Ilharg 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 Herald of Ilharg from? Details

This printing of Herald of Ilharg is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 34.

Herald of Ilharg may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Herald of Ilharg's rarity? Details

Herald of Ilharg is a rare card in CLU.

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

Who illustrated Herald of Ilharg? Details

Herald of Ilharg was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Herald of Ilharg's power and toughness? Details

Herald of Ilharg 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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