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The Heron Moon is a rare Legendary Land from MB2 (MB2). Current price: $0.25 USD.

The Heron Moon MTG card

The Heron Moon

Legendary Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Exile the bottom card of target opponent's library. Whenever one or more cards an opponent owns are put into exile, put a release counter on The Heron Moon. Then if it has thirteen or more release counters on it, sacrifice it and create a copy of Emrakul, the Promised End. Cast it without paying its mana cost.

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rare MB2 MB2 🎨 Kevin Dubell

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Heron Moon? Basics

The Heron Moon is a Legendary Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Exile the bottom card of target opponent's library. Whenever one or more cards an opponent owns are put into exile, put a release counter on The Heron Moon. Then if it has thirteen or more release counters on it, sacrifice it and create a copy of Emrakul, the Promised End. Cast it without paying its mana cost."

How much mana does The Heron Moon cost to cast? Basics

The Heron Moon has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

The Heron Moon's mana cost of 0 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.

The Heron Moon has a mana value of 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.

The Heron Moon's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Exile the bottom card of target opponent's library. Whenever one or more cards an opponent owns are put into exile, put a release counter on The Heron Moon. Then if it has thirteen or more release counters on it, sacrifice it and create a copy of Emrakul, the Promised End. Cast it without paying its mana cost."

What is the current price of The Heron Moon? Pricing

The current market price for The Heron Moon is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy The Heron Moon? Pricing

You can purchase The Heron Moon 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.

Is The Heron Moon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Heron Moon in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Heron Moon legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Heron Moon in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Heron Moon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for The Heron Moon in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is The Heron Moon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Heron Moon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Heron Moon legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for The Heron Moon in Legacy is not available.

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

Is The Heron Moon legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for The Heron Moon in Vintage is not available.

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 The Heron Moon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Heron Moon 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 The Heron Moon from? Details

This printing of The Heron Moon is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 612.

The Heron Moon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Heron Moon's rarity? Details

The Heron Moon is a rare card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated The Heron Moon? Details

The Heron Moon was illustrated by Kevin Dubell.

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

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