Quick Answer

Wailing Ghoul is a common Creature — Zombie from EMN (EMN) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wailing Ghoul MTG card

Wailing Ghoul

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

When this creature enters, mill two cards. (Put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.)

"Don't worry, sweet brother. Help is on the way." —Ghoulcaller Gisa

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Svetlin Velinov
Mill

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.24
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Normal
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wailing Ghoul? Basics

Wailing Ghoul is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, mill two cards. (Put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Wailing Ghoul cost to cast? Basics

Wailing Ghoul has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Wailing Ghoul's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Wailing Ghoul has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Wailing Ghoul's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, mill two cards. (Put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Wailing Ghoul? Pricing

The current market price for Wailing Ghoul is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Wailing Ghoul? Pricing

You can purchase Wailing Ghoul 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.

Wailing Ghoul normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.24

Is Wailing Ghoul legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wailing Ghoul in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wailing Ghoul legal in Modern? Legality

Wailing Ghoul is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wailing Ghoul legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wailing Ghoul 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 Wailing Ghoul legal in Pioneer? Legality

Wailing Ghoul is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Wailing Ghoul legal in Legacy? Legality

Wailing Ghoul is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wailing Ghoul legal in Vintage? Legality

Wailing Ghoul 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 Wailing Ghoul legal in Pauper? Legality

Wailing Ghoul 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 Wailing Ghoul from? Details

This printing of Wailing Ghoul is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 112.

Wailing Ghoul may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wailing Ghoul's rarity? Details

Wailing Ghoul is a common card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Wailing Ghoul? Details

Wailing Ghoul was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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

What is Wailing Ghoul's power and toughness? Details

Wailing Ghoul is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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