Quick Answer

Heron of Hope is a common Creature — Bird from VOW (VOW) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Heron of Hope MTG card

Heron of Hope

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying If you would gain life, you gain that much life plus 1 instead. {1}{W}: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn.

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 4.0 VOW VOW 🎨 Daarken
Flying

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heron of Hope? Basics

Heron of Hope is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying If you would gain life, you gain that much life plus 1 instead. {1}{W}: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn."

How much mana does Heron of Hope cost to cast? Basics

Heron of Hope has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Heron of Hope's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Heron of Hope 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.

Heron of Hope's current oracle text is: "Flying If you would gain life, you gain that much life plus 1 instead. {1}{W}: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn."

What is the current price of Heron of Hope? Pricing

The current market price for Heron of Hope is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Heron of Hope? Pricing

You can purchase Heron of Hope 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.

Heron of Hope normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.13

Is Heron of Hope legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Heron of Hope in Standard is not available.

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

Is Heron of Hope legal in Modern? Legality

Heron of Hope is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Heron of Hope legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Heron of Hope 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 Heron of Hope legal in Pioneer? Legality

Heron of Hope is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Heron of Hope legal in Legacy? Legality

Heron of Hope is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Heron of Hope legal in Vintage? Legality

Heron of Hope 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 Heron of Hope legal in Pauper? Legality

Heron of Hope is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Heron of Hope from? Details

This printing of Heron of Hope is from VOW (VOW), with collector number 18.

Heron of Hope may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Heron of Hope's rarity? Details

Heron of Hope is a common card in VOW.

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

Who illustrated Heron of Hope? Details

Heron of Hope was illustrated by Daarken.

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

What is Heron of Hope's power and toughness? Details

Heron of Hope 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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