Quick Answer

Hunger of the Howlpack is a common Instant from CNS (CNS) costing {G}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hunger of the Howlpack MTG card

Hunger of the Howlpack

Instant

Card Text

Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Morbid — Put three +1/+1 counters on that creature instead if a creature died this turn.

"Werewolves are an unholy mix of a predator's instinct and a human's hatred." —Alena, trapper of Kessig

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 CNS CNS 🎨 Nils Hamm
Morbid

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.30
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.25
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Cardmarket
€0.67
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunger of the Howlpack? Basics

Hunger of the Howlpack is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Morbid — Put three +1/+1 counters on that creature instead if a creature died this turn."

How much mana does Hunger of the Howlpack cost to cast? Basics

Hunger of the Howlpack has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 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.

Hunger of the Howlpack's mana cost of {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.

Hunger of the Howlpack has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Hunger of the Howlpack's current oracle text is: "Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Morbid — Put three +1/+1 counters on that creature instead if a creature died this turn."

What is the current price of Hunger of the Howlpack? Pricing

The current market price for Hunger of the Howlpack is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Hunger of the Howlpack? Pricing

You can purchase Hunger of the Howlpack 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.

Hunger of the Howlpack normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.3

Is Hunger of the Howlpack legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hunger of the Howlpack in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hunger of the Howlpack legal in Modern? Legality

Hunger of the Howlpack is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hunger of the Howlpack legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hunger of the Howlpack 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 Hunger of the Howlpack legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hunger of the Howlpack in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hunger of the Howlpack legal in Legacy? Legality

Hunger of the Howlpack is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hunger of the Howlpack legal in Vintage? Legality

Hunger of the Howlpack 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 Hunger of the Howlpack legal in Pauper? Legality

Hunger of the Howlpack 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 Hunger of the Howlpack from? Details

This printing of Hunger of the Howlpack is from CNS (CNS), with collector number 168.

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

What is Hunger of the Howlpack's rarity? Details

Hunger of the Howlpack is a common card in CNS.

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

Who illustrated Hunger of the Howlpack? Details

Hunger of the Howlpack was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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

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