Quick Answer

Howling Golem is a common Artifact Creature — Golem from CMR (CMR) costing {3}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Howling Golem MTG card

Howling Golem

Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, each player draws a card.

It wails of buried riches and the souls lost seeking them.

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 3.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Grzegorz Rutkowski

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howling Golem? Basics

Howling Golem is a Artifact Creature — Golem card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, each player draws a card."

How much mana does Howling Golem cost to cast? Basics

Howling Golem has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Howling Golem's mana cost of {3} 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.

Howling Golem 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.

Howling Golem's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, each player draws a card."

What is the current price of Howling Golem? Pricing

The current market price for Howling Golem is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Howling Golem? Pricing

You can purchase Howling Golem 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.

Howling Golem normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.23

Is Howling Golem legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Howling Golem in Standard is not available.

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

Is Howling Golem legal in Modern? Legality

Howling Golem is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Howling Golem legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Howling Golem 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 Howling Golem legal in Pioneer? Legality

Howling Golem is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Howling Golem legal in Legacy? Legality

Howling Golem is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Howling Golem legal in Vintage? Legality

Howling Golem 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 Howling Golem legal in Pauper? Legality

Howling Golem 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 Howling Golem from? Details

This printing of Howling Golem is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 316.

Howling Golem may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Howling Golem's rarity? Details

Howling Golem is a common card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Howling Golem? Details

Howling Golem was illustrated by Grzegorz Rutkowski.

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

What is Howling Golem's power and toughness? Details

Howling Golem 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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