# 2011 Magic: The Gathering Magic Online Promos #42866

> The Mayor of Avabruck // Howlpack Alpha foil card from the 2011 Magic Online Promos set, featuring a rare double-faced design with transformative gameplay mechanics.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2011
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Magic Online Promos
- **Card number**: #42866
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Mayor of Avabruck // Howlpack Alpha (Card #42866) stands out as a distinctive piece within the 2011 Magic Online Promos collection. Released by Wizards of the Coast, this foil card introduces players to a unique double-faced design that shifts between two creature types: a Human Advisor and a Werewolf. The card’s gameplay revolves around its transformative nature; it begins as a modest 1/1 creature that buffs other Human creatures you control, then evolves into a Howlpack Alpha if no spells were cast during the previous turn. This dynamic mechanic adds strategic depth to deck building, appealing to collectors who appreciate innovative card design in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It serves as a compelling addition to any comprehensive Magic: The Gathering collection, particularly for enthusiasts of Werewolf-themed strategies or those documenting the evolution of promo card treatments. The card’s identity, marked by the PRM set code and specific card number, ensures its place in the broader lore of competitive and casual play.

## FAQ

### What are the gameplay mechanics of Mayor of Avabruck // Howlpack Alpha?

This card features a transformative design. It starts as a Human Advisor that buffs other Humans you control, then transforms into a Werewolf if no spells were cast in the previous turn.

### Is this card part of a standard expansion set?

No, this card is from the Magic Online Promos set, released in 2011. It was distributed through promotional channels rather than standard booster packs.

### What is the rarity and treatment of this card?

The Mayor of Avabruck // Howlpack Alpha is a Rare card with a Foil finish. It is identified by the card number 42866 and the set code PRM.

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