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Overlord of the Hauntwoods is a mythic Enchantment Creature — Avatar Horror from DSK (DSK) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $9.61 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Overlord of the Hauntwoods MTG card

Overlord of the Hauntwoods

Enchantment Creature — Avatar Horror

Card Text

Impending 4—{1}{G}{G} (If you cast this spell for its impending cost, it enters with four time counters and isn't a creature until the last is removed. At the beginning of your end step, remove a time counter from it.) Whenever this permanent enters or attacks, create a tapped colorless land token named Everywhere that is every basic land type.

Card Stats

6/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Tiffany Turrill
Impending

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$10.85
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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
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overlord of the Hauntwoods? Basics

Overlord of the Hauntwoods is a Enchantment Creature — Avatar Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Impending 4—{1}{G}{G} (If you cast this spell for its impending cost, it enters with four time counters and isn't a creature until the last is removed. At the beginning of your end step, remove a time counter from it.) Whenever this permanent enters or attacks, create a tapped colorless land token named Everywhere that is every basic land type."

How much mana does Overlord of the Hauntwoods cost to cast? Basics

Overlord of the Hauntwoods has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Overlord of the Hauntwoods's mana cost of {3}{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.

Overlord of the Hauntwoods has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Overlord of the Hauntwoods's current oracle text is: "Impending 4—{1}{G}{G} (If you cast this spell for its impending cost, it enters with four time counters and isn't a creature until the last is removed. At the beginning of your end step, remove a time counter from it.) Whenever this permanent enters or attacks, create a tapped colorless land token named Everywhere that is every basic land type."

What is the current price of Overlord of the Hauntwoods? Pricing

The current market price for Overlord of the Hauntwoods is approximately $9.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.85 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €11.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Overlord of the Hauntwoods? Pricing

You can purchase Overlord of the Hauntwoods 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.

Overlord of the Hauntwoods normal: $9.61 | foil: $10.85

Is Overlord of the Hauntwoods legal in Standard? Legality

Overlord of the Hauntwoods is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Overlord of the Hauntwoods legal in Modern? Legality

Overlord of the Hauntwoods is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Overlord of the Hauntwoods legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Overlord of the Hauntwoods 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 Overlord of the Hauntwoods legal in Pioneer? Legality

Overlord of the Hauntwoods is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Overlord of the Hauntwoods legal in Legacy? Legality

Overlord of the Hauntwoods is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Overlord of the Hauntwoods legal in Vintage? Legality

Overlord of the Hauntwoods 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 Overlord of the Hauntwoods legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Overlord of the Hauntwoods 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 Overlord of the Hauntwoods from? Details

This printing of Overlord of the Hauntwoods is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 194.

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

What is Overlord of the Hauntwoods's rarity? Details

Overlord of the Hauntwoods 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 Overlord of the Hauntwoods? Details

Overlord of the Hauntwoods was illustrated by Tiffany Turrill.

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

What is Overlord of the Hauntwoods's power and toughness? Details

Overlord of the Hauntwoods is a 6/5 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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