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Gallowbraid
Price tag $0.61

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

#2872 Current Rank
#3336 Last Week
#2978 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gallowbraid decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+10% Synergy $17.66
Game Over Game Over
+10% Synergy $0.41

High Synergy Cards

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+75% Synergy $4.61
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+74% Synergy $1.17
Magus of the Mirror Magus of the Mirror
+71% Synergy $0.63
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+71% Synergy $0.62
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+62% Synergy $3.41
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+62% Synergy $8.12
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+61% Synergy $0.57
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+54% Synergy $7.36
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+52% Synergy $1.20
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+52% Synergy $21.78

Top Cards

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

Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+49% Synergy $9.56
Morinfen Morinfen
+47% Synergy $0.75
Greed Greed
+45% Synergy $0.31
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+33% Synergy $0.95
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+24% Synergy $2.77
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+23% Synergy $0.37
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+17% Synergy $2.68
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.28
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+5% Synergy $16.84
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $4.53

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $16.46
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $22.51
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+10% Synergy $24.48
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+8% Synergy $30.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $97.40
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $106.65
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $63.69

Creatures

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

Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+45% Synergy $0.27
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+39% Synergy $3.46
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
+34% Synergy $0.67
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+30% Synergy $2.30
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+28% Synergy $2.20
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+28% Synergy $1.22
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+27% Synergy $0.61
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+26% Synergy $10.97
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+25% Synergy $9.73
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+24% Synergy $2.36
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+20% Synergy $0.13
Ebonblade Reaper Ebonblade Reaper
+20% Synergy $5.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.30
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+16% Synergy $0.24
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+16% Synergy $0.49
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+16% Synergy $1.79
Vampire Hexmage Vampire Hexmage
+15% Synergy $0.34
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+14% Synergy $5.53
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+14% Synergy $7.88
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+14% Synergy $0.43
Thief of Blood Thief of Blood
+14% Synergy $7.86
Hexavus Hexavus
+14% Synergy $0.41
Dross Harvester Dross Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.31
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+12% Synergy $0.55
Mutated Cultist Mutated Cultist
+12% Synergy $2.93
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+11% Synergy $4.58
Vampire Scrivener Vampire Scrivener
+11% Synergy $0.12
Sangrophage Sangrophage
+10% Synergy $0.05
Duskfang Mentor Duskfang Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.12
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+10% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+9% Synergy $0.38
Etched Slith Etched Slith
+9% Synergy $0.19
Minion of the Wastes Minion of the Wastes
+8% Synergy $1.12
Deathgreeter Deathgreeter
+6% Synergy $3.22
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
+6% Synergy $0.41
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+6% Synergy $9.82
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $90.44
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+5% Synergy $33.05
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+5% Synergy $0.25
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+5% Synergy $4.83
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+5% Synergy $0.19
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+5% Synergy $4.33
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+4% Synergy $0.41
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+4% Synergy $3.86
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $3.89
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+2% Synergy $0.33
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+1% Synergy $6.59
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $1.48
Sangromancer Sangromancer
-3% Synergy $0.90
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-20% Synergy $2.85

Instants

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

Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+37% Synergy $0.37
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+37% Synergy $0.18
Reckless Spite Reckless Spite
+36% Synergy $0.11
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+23% Synergy $6.26
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+22% Synergy $11.13
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+20% Synergy $0.32
Dash Hopes Dash Hopes
+19% Synergy $0.56
Slaughter Slaughter
+19% Synergy $4.67
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+16% Synergy $1.57
Vendetta Vendetta
+16% Synergy $0.14
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+12% Synergy $8.89
Dismember Dismember
+10% Synergy $5.26
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+10% Synergy $0.39
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+10% Synergy $0.08
Necrologia Necrologia
+7% Synergy $0.72
Hatred Hatred
+6% Synergy $48.93
Grim Return Grim Return
+6% Synergy $0.44
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+6% Synergy $0.10
Kor Dirge Kor Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.11
Demon's Due Demon's Due
+5% Synergy $0.04
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+4% Synergy $5.80
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+4% Synergy $0.20
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+3% Synergy $0.29
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+1% Synergy $0.82
Murder Murder
-1% Synergy $0.08
Darkness Darkness
-2% Synergy $22.78
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $10.85
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-5% Synergy $1.29
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-10% Synergy $0.32
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-10% Synergy $14.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-13% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-13% Synergy $4.65
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-15% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-17% Synergy $25.03
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-17% Synergy $0.57
Defile Defile
-21% Synergy $1.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-24% Synergy $4.07

Sorceries

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

Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+30% Synergy $0.65
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+27% Synergy $3.70
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+24% Synergy $1.43
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+22% Synergy $0.26
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+22% Synergy $0.24
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+22% Synergy $8.42
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $1.97
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+18% Synergy $0.36
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+12% Synergy $0.41
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+10% Synergy $0.42
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+8% Synergy $26.18
Corrupt Corrupt
+8% Synergy $0.07
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.36
Foreboding Fruit Foreboding Fruit
+6% Synergy $0.08
Stargaze Stargaze
+6% Synergy $0.31
Fateful Handoff Fateful Handoff
+6% Synergy $0.20
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.45
Flay Essence Flay Essence
+6% Synergy $0.11
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+5% Synergy $0.93
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+5% Synergy $0.37
Twilight's Call Twilight's Call
+5% Synergy $0.71
All Hallow's Eve All Hallow's Eve
+5% Synergy $503.17
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $4.29
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+4% Synergy $0.17
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.32
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+3% Synergy $0.31
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $8.23
Blood Money Blood Money
+2% Synergy $0.68
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $7.71
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-1% Synergy $2.33
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
-1% Synergy $20.92
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $20.66
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-4% Synergy $26.24
Damnation Damnation
-10% Synergy $19.75
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-10% Synergy $13.42
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.55
Mutilate Mutilate
-11% Synergy $1.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+32% Synergy $0.35
Lich's Mirror Lich's Mirror
+31% Synergy $6.67
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+28% Synergy $0.76
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+27% Synergy $0.81
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+26% Synergy $0.53
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+23% Synergy $0.39
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+21% Synergy $3.98
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+20% Synergy $11.85
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+19% Synergy $2.71
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+18% Synergy $6.02
Lich's Tomb Lich's Tomb
+18% Synergy $3.59
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $3.50
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+16% Synergy $0.34
Eon Hub Eon Hub
+15% Synergy $1.95
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+14% Synergy $0.60
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+11% Synergy $0.39
The Endstone The Endstone
+11% Synergy $3.04
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+11% Synergy $8.03
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+8% Synergy $4.30
Mirror Universe Mirror Universe
+8% Synergy $333.15
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+7% Synergy $9.25
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+7% Synergy $0.36
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $2.57
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+7% Synergy $0.35
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+7% Synergy $1.69
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+7% Synergy $0.29
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+6% Synergy $0.39
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $3.99
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+5% Synergy $0.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.28
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $30.72
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+3% Synergy $0.77
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+3% Synergy $12.32
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy $1.03
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $13.83
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.61
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $44.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.23
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-2% Synergy $2.34
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $20.07
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-13% Synergy $3.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $4.97
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-21% Synergy $10.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-24% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+36% Synergy $0.21
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+27% Synergy $0.75
Murderous Betrayal Murderous Betrayal
+26% Synergy $0.38
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+17% Synergy $3.65
Soul Channeling Soul Channeling
+16% Synergy $0.25
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+15% Synergy $1.22
Pestilence Pestilence
+11% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Etchings Phyrexian Etchings
+11% Synergy $0.28
Infernal Darkness Infernal Darkness
+11% Synergy $2.68
Lich Lich
+10% Synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+9% Synergy $0.32
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $16.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.69
Wave of Terror Wave of Terror
+6% Synergy $0.83
No Rest for the Wicked No Rest for the Wicked
+6% Synergy $0.45
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+5% Synergy $0.20
Subversion Subversion
+5% Synergy $1.77
Nefarious Lich Nefarious Lich
+5% Synergy $3.22
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
+5% Synergy $0.14
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+4% Synergy $26.78
Phyresis Phyresis
+4% Synergy $2.06
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+4% Synergy $0.64
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+4% Synergy $0.27
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+3% Synergy $2.96
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
0% Synergy $32.15
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-1% Synergy $7.53
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-1% Synergy $0.95
Black Market Black Market
-3% Synergy $4.19
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $1.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-6% Synergy $8.60

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+23% Synergy $9.19
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-8% Synergy $9.71

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.70
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+13% Synergy $3.80
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+12% Synergy $0.46
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+11% Synergy $2.28
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $11.61
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $31.12
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.18
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+8% Synergy $0.52
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $9.15
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+6% Synergy $0.48
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+6% Synergy $0.24
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+5% Synergy $12.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.39
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.16
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+5% Synergy $0.34
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+5% Synergy $4.65
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+5% Synergy $0.71
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+5% Synergy $4.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.44
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $0.93
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.36
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $13.92
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+2% Synergy $3.98
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $43.73
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $35.53
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.32
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $52.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.06
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-17% Synergy $23.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+18% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.30
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $1.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.55
Altar of Shadows Altar of Shadows
+5% Synergy $0.41
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $4.78
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.01
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.05
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $9.37
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $2.81
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $1.48
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $20.66
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-13% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-13% Synergy $4.65

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