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Gallowbraid
Price tag $0.65

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Horror

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3248 Current Rank
#2923 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gallowbraid's abilities and overall game plan.

Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+73% Synergy $1.17
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+73% Synergy $4.10
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+69% Synergy $0.78
Magus of the Mirror Magus of the Mirror
+67% Synergy $0.57
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+64% Synergy $0.70
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+62% Synergy $8.04
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+59% Synergy $2.75
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+52% Synergy $0.76
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+51% Synergy $20.37
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+50% Synergy $5.60

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gallowbraid decks.

Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+49% Synergy $0.15
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+46% Synergy $6.54
Greed Greed
+41% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+24% Synergy $0.46
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+23% Synergy $0.18
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+15% Synergy $1.72
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.36
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $15.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+11% Synergy $12.34
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $20.52
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+9% Synergy $17.84
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+7% Synergy $20.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $89.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $57.97
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $91.84

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gallowbraid's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Morinfen Morinfen
+48% Synergy $0.73
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+37% Synergy $11.31
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
+35% Synergy $0.55
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+28% Synergy $0.97
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+28% Synergy $3.74
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+28% Synergy $0.59
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+28% Synergy $2.13
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+27% Synergy $1.38
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+26% Synergy $0.71
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+26% Synergy $9.37
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+21% Synergy $5.85
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+21% Synergy $0.19
Ebonblade Reaper Ebonblade Reaper
+20% Synergy $5.68
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.08
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+18% Synergy $0.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.20
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+17% Synergy $0.39
Vampire Hexmage Vampire Hexmage
+17% Synergy $0.31
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+16% Synergy $0.46
Thief of Blood Thief of Blood
+16% Synergy $4.93
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+15% Synergy $8.51
Dross Harvester Dross Harvester
+15% Synergy $0.17
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+14% Synergy $0.51
Hexavus Hexavus
+14% Synergy $0.30
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+13% Synergy $4.56
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+13% Synergy $1.76
Mutated Cultist Mutated Cultist
+13% Synergy $0.68
Vampire Scrivener Vampire Scrivener
+12% Synergy $0.12
Etched Slith Etched Slith
+11% Synergy $0.09
Duskfang Mentor Duskfang Mentor
+11% Synergy $0.06
Sangrophage Sangrophage
+11% Synergy $0.04
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.36
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+9% Synergy $0.33
Mischievous Poltergeist Mischievous Poltergeist
+9% Synergy $0.25
Deathgreeter Deathgreeter
+8% Synergy $3.69
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+8% Synergy $8.63
Minion of the Wastes Minion of the Wastes
+8% Synergy $1.08
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $73.33
Forsworn Paladin Forsworn Paladin
+7% Synergy $0.27
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+6% Synergy $0.10
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+6% Synergy $3.55
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+5% Synergy $0.36
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+4% Synergy $3.76
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+3% Synergy $0.28
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+3% Synergy $0.14
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+2% Synergy $24.42
Sangromancer Sangromancer
0% Synergy $0.79
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
-1% Synergy $5.01
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.07
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-21% Synergy $1.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gallowbraid safe.

Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+37% Synergy $0.32
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+35% Synergy $0.19
Reckless Spite Reckless Spite
+34% Synergy $0.09
Vendetta Vendetta
+20% Synergy $0.23
Slaughter Slaughter
+20% Synergy $6.19
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+19% Synergy $5.97
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+18% Synergy $8.53
Dash Hopes Dash Hopes
+16% Synergy $0.70
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+15% Synergy $1.22
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+14% Synergy $14.91
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+13% Synergy $0.06
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+10% Synergy $0.33
Dismember Dismember
+7% Synergy $5.54
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+7% Synergy $0.07
Grim Return Grim Return
+7% Synergy $0.41
Demon's Due Demon's Due
+6% Synergy $0.04
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+5% Synergy $0.12
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+5% Synergy $4.01
Hatred Hatred
+5% Synergy $43.23
Kor Dirge Kor Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.07
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+4% Synergy $0.10
Necrologia Necrologia
+4% Synergy $0.91
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $2.93
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+2% Synergy $0.45
Murder Murder
0% Synergy $0.07
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $10.97
Darkness Darkness
-4% Synergy $22.58
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $18.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-13% Synergy $8.43
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-16% Synergy $0.53
Defile Defile
-20% Synergy $0.91

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gallowbraid's game plan and control the board.

Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+26% Synergy $0.54
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+23% Synergy $7.63
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+23% Synergy $1.06
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+22% Synergy $4.38
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+22% Synergy $1.81
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+22% Synergy $0.19
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+20% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+20% Synergy $0.13
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+20% Synergy $0.42
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+14% Synergy $23.02
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+12% Synergy $0.25
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+11% Synergy $0.44
Corrupt Corrupt
+7% Synergy $0.12
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+7% Synergy $1.00
Foreboding Fruit Foreboding Fruit
+7% Synergy $0.11
Stargaze Stargaze
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.44
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+5% Synergy $3.18
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+5% Synergy $0.11
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+5% Synergy $0.35
All Hallow's Eve All Hallow's Eve
+5% Synergy $491.29
Fateful Handoff Fateful Handoff
+5% Synergy $0.22
Twilight's Call Twilight's Call
+5% Synergy $0.68
Flay Essence Flay Essence
+5% Synergy $0.08
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+4% Synergy $2.40
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+3% Synergy $19.78
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+3% Synergy $0.30
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.21
Blood Money Blood Money
+2% Synergy $0.48
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.28
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+1% Synergy $15.01
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-2% Synergy $2.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $6.57
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-5% Synergy $23.14
Damnation Damnation
-9% Synergy $16.94
Mutilate Mutilate
-9% Synergy $1.78
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $10.32
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $5.32

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Lich's Mirror Lich's Mirror
+32% Synergy $5.37
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+30% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+30% Synergy $0.63
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+27% Synergy $1.00
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+23% Synergy $8.87
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+23% Synergy $0.45
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+20% Synergy $0.37
Lich's Tomb Lich's Tomb
+19% Synergy $3.10
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+18% Synergy $5.73
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+17% Synergy $1.33
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+17% Synergy $3.31
Eon Hub Eon Hub
+17% Synergy $1.86
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.81
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+14% Synergy $0.23
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+13% Synergy $0.42
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+12% Synergy $6.69
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+11% Synergy $0.36
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $9.34
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+9% Synergy $0.30
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+8% Synergy $1.71
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $1.55
Mirror Universe Mirror Universe
+8% Synergy $329.98
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $2.34
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+7% Synergy $1.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.19
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+6% Synergy $0.13
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.80
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.17
The Endstone The Endstone
+5% Synergy $2.79
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $29.23
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+5% Synergy $0.37
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+5% Synergy $1.01
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+4% Synergy $0.72
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $15.51
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $7.87
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $19.89
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $38.64
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.96
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $3.43
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $17.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-20% Synergy $9.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gallowbraid's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+36% Synergy $0.12
Murderous Betrayal Murderous Betrayal
+28% Synergy $0.35
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+25% Synergy $0.64
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+18% Synergy $0.46
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+15% Synergy $2.24
Soul Channeling Soul Channeling
+15% Synergy $0.25
Infernal Darkness Infernal Darkness
+14% Synergy $2.65
Phyrexian Etchings Phyrexian Etchings
+12% Synergy $0.27
Lich Lich
+11% Synergy
Pestilence Pestilence
+10% Synergy $0.46
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+10% Synergy $0.27
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $11.71
Wave of Terror Wave of Terror
+7% Synergy $0.80
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+6% Synergy $0.16
Subversion Subversion
+5% Synergy $1.75
No Rest for the Wicked No Rest for the Wicked
+5% Synergy $0.41
Nefarious Lich Nefarious Lich
+5% Synergy $2.51
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+4% Synergy $18.07
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+4% Synergy $0.42
Phyresis Phyresis
+3% Synergy $1.66
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $23.46
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-1% Synergy $5.24
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $3.65
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-2% Synergy $0.73
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.95
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-7% Synergy $7.75

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gallowbraid to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+18% Synergy $8.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+13% Synergy $0.31
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+12% Synergy $2.83
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+12% Synergy $0.10
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+12% Synergy $2.24
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $6.03
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+11% Synergy $1.18
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $25.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.26
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $4.92
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+6% Synergy $11.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.11
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+6% Synergy $0.52
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+6% Synergy $0.25
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+6% Synergy $3.62
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.43
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.10
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+5% Synergy $0.24
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+5% Synergy $4.18
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+5% Synergy $0.38
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.23
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.85
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.23
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.63
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+2% Synergy $3.84
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.28
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $38.24
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $46.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.14
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-5% Synergy $30.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.63
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-7% Synergy $1.14
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-15% Synergy $18.55

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+19% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.22
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.98
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.17
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+5% Synergy $0.56
Altar of Shadows Altar of Shadows
+5% Synergy $0.43
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $1.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $3.41
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gallowbraid decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $2.41
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $20.01
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-13% Synergy $8.43

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