Howlpack Piper // Wildsong Howler

Description

The Howlpack Piper // Wildsong Howler card (205) from the 2021 Innistrad: Crimson Vow expansion features a transformative Werewolf design for Magic: The Gathering. Released by Wizards of the Coast, this Rare card is illustrated by Cristi Balanescu and carries the set code VOW. The card depicts a creature with the types Human and Werewolf, costing three generic mana and one green mana to cast. It has a mana value of four and enters the battlefield with power and toughness of 2/2. A defining characteristic of this card is its double-faced layout, allowing it to transform from the Howlpack Piper into the Wildsong Howler. This mechanic is central to the Innistrad: Crimson Vow set, offering collectors and players a dynamic way to interact with the game state. The card’s ability includes protection from being countered, ensuring it resolves on the battlefield. Additionally, it offers a powerful sorcery-speed effect that lets you put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. If the creature put onto the battlefield is a Wolf or Werewolf, the Howlpack Piper or Wildsong Howler untaps, enabling repeat activations. This synergy makes the card a valuable asset for decks built around these creature types. The transformation aspect adds strategic depth, as players can choose when to shift between its two forms based on the board state. For collectors, the 205 card number places it within the main set, making it a standard yet sought-after piece for those completing the Innistrad: Crimson Vow collection.