# 2012 Magic: The Gathering Avacyn Restored #182

> The 2012 Magic: The Gathering Avacyn Restored release features Howlgeist (#182), an Uncommon Spirit Wolf creature card designed by David Rapoza.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2012
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Avacyn Restored
- **Card number**: #182
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Howlgeist, card number 182 from the 2012 Avacyn Restored set, is a distinct entry in Magic: The Gathering trading card game history. This Uncommon creature—specifically a Spirit Wolf—boasts a mana cost of {5}{G} and a power/toughness split of 4/2. Designed by artist David Rapoza, the card offers unique strategic interactions through its printed rules text. It prevents creatures with lower power from blocking it, while its Undying ability allows it to return to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter upon dying, provided it had no such counters already. Collectors of the Avacyn Restored set often seek this card to complete their Uncommon collection. The combination of its spirit and wolf subtypes, along with its persistent return mechanic, makes Howlgeist a memorable piece for enthusiasts of the format. Whether you are focused on set completion or exploring the diverse abilities of white and green-aligned creatures, this card represents a solid component of the 2012 expansion.

## FAQ

### What are the abilities of Howlgeist in Magic: The Gathering?

Howlgeist prevents creatures with less power from blocking it and features the Undying ability. This allows it to return to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter if it dies without any counters on it.

### What is the mana cost and type line for Howlgeist?

Howlgeist costs {5}{G} to cast. It is a Creature card with the subtypes Spirit and Wolf.

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