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Gallowbraid
Price tag $0.77

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

#3085 Current Rank
#2758 Last Week
#3043 Last Month

New Cards

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

Pox Plague Pox Plague
+16% Synergy $0.29
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+15% Synergy $0.78
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+14% Synergy $23.45
Game Over Game Over
+6% Synergy $0.41
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+3% Synergy $1.53

High Synergy Cards

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

Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+74% Synergy $4.39
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+73% Synergy $1.21
Magus of the Mirror Magus of the Mirror
+69% Synergy $0.57
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+69% Synergy $0.50
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+62% Synergy $8.23
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+59% Synergy $3.11
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+57% Synergy $0.57
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+52% Synergy $7.08
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+49% Synergy $1.29
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+49% Synergy $19.39

Top Cards

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

Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+48% Synergy $9.90
Greed Greed
+43% Synergy $0.36
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+36% Synergy $0.64
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+24% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+23% Synergy $2.79
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+17% Synergy $3.53
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.70
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+4% Synergy $16.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $6.80

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+14% Synergy $17.61
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $24.13
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+11% Synergy $23.30
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+9% Synergy $28.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $110.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $64.98
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $99.03
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-2% Synergy $152.27

Creatures

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

Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+44% Synergy $0.28
Morinfen Morinfen
+44% Synergy $0.81
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+38% Synergy $3.22
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
+31% Synergy $0.71
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+28% Synergy $2.43
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+28% Synergy $2.15
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+28% Synergy $14.17
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+26% Synergy $8.84
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+26% Synergy $0.63
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+26% Synergy $1.23
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+22% Synergy $1.34
Ebonblade Reaper Ebonblade Reaper
+18% Synergy $5.85
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+17% Synergy $4.01
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+17% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.31
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+16% Synergy $0.41
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+15% Synergy $0.28
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+15% Synergy $7.60
Vampire Hexmage Vampire Hexmage
+15% Synergy $0.34
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+14% Synergy $5.31
Mutated Cultist Mutated Cultist
+14% Synergy $1.77
Hexavus Hexavus
+13% Synergy $0.44
Thief of Blood Thief of Blood
+13% Synergy $9.42
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+12% Synergy $0.41
Vampire Scrivener Vampire Scrivener
+12% Synergy $0.19
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+11% Synergy $4.64
Dross Harvester Dross Harvester
+11% Synergy $0.40
Etched Slith Etched Slith
+11% Synergy $0.15
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.44
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+10% Synergy $0.58
Duskfang Mentor Duskfang Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.19
Sangrophage Sangrophage
+9% Synergy $0.05
Minion of the Wastes Minion of the Wastes
+8% Synergy $1.08
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+7% Synergy $16.98
Deathgreeter Deathgreeter
+7% Synergy $3.32
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+7% Synergy $0.40
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $94.97
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+5% Synergy $36.58
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $3.72
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+4% Synergy $4.38
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+4% Synergy $0.29
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+4% Synergy $4.63
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+3% Synergy $0.41
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $0.91
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
0% Synergy $5.85
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
0% Synergy $9.98
Sangromancer Sangromancer
-2% Synergy $0.97
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-15% Synergy $0.67
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-17% Synergy $1.48

Instants

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

Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+35% Synergy $0.31
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+34% Synergy $0.17
Reckless Spite Reckless Spite
+34% Synergy $0.23
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+23% Synergy $15.67
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+22% Synergy $13.65
Dash Hopes Dash Hopes
+19% Synergy $0.66
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+18% Synergy $0.30
Slaughter Slaughter
+16% Synergy $4.24
Vendetta Vendetta
+14% Synergy $0.18
Dismember Dismember
+13% Synergy $5.35
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+13% Synergy $1.42
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+10% Synergy $9.20
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+9% Synergy $0.07
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+8% Synergy $0.44
Necrologia Necrologia
+7% Synergy $0.73
Hatred Hatred
+6% Synergy $54.03
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+5% Synergy $6.76
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+5% Synergy $0.19
Kor Dirge Kor Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.15
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+4% Synergy $0.32
Grim Return Grim Return
+4% Synergy $0.42
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+3% Synergy $12.43
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $14.13
Darkness Darkness
-3% Synergy $22.81
Murder Murder
-3% Synergy $0.15
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-5% Synergy $1.62
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.22
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-10% Synergy $17.70
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-13% Synergy $13.71
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-13% Synergy $3.11
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-15% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-17% Synergy $26.08
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-18% Synergy $0.59
Defile Defile
-20% Synergy $1.30
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-24% Synergy $3.31

Sorceries

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

Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+28% Synergy $0.74
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+27% Synergy $3.53
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+21% Synergy $0.27
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+21% Synergy $0.32
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+21% Synergy $9.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+20% Synergy $2.07
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+20% Synergy $1.51
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+18% Synergy $0.63
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+12% Synergy $0.40
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+10% Synergy $26.21
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+8% Synergy $0.38
Corrupt Corrupt
+8% Synergy $0.09
Stargaze Stargaze
+6% Synergy $0.23
Fateful Handoff Fateful Handoff
+6% Synergy $0.28
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.62
Flay Essence Flay Essence
+6% Synergy $0.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.27
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+5% Synergy $0.44
Foreboding Fruit Foreboding Fruit
+5% Synergy $0.14
Twilight's Call Twilight's Call
+5% Synergy $0.74
All Hallow's Eve All Hallow's Eve
+5% Synergy $523.16
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+4% Synergy $22.06
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+4% Synergy $0.88
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+4% Synergy $0.17
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $5.31
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.23
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.73
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $4.71
Blood Money Blood Money
+2% Synergy $1.11
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
0% Synergy $2.53
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
-1% Synergy $20.44
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-5% Synergy $32.22
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $9.18
Damnation Damnation
-9% Synergy $20.74
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $16.12
Mutilate Mutilate
-10% 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
+31% Synergy $0.40
Lich's Mirror Lich's Mirror
+28% Synergy $7.14
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+28% Synergy $0.73
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+27% Synergy $0.82
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+25% Synergy $0.51
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+23% Synergy $0.44
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+21% Synergy $5.74
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+20% Synergy $6.52
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+20% Synergy $11.00
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+19% Synergy $2.81
Lich's Tomb Lich's Tomb
+18% Synergy $3.67
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+17% Synergy $0.35
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $3.70
Eon Hub Eon Hub
+15% Synergy $2.01
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+13% Synergy $0.48
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+13% Synergy $9.92
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+10% Synergy $0.39
The Endstone The Endstone
+10% Synergy $2.67
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $2.56
Mirror Universe Mirror Universe
+8% Synergy $333.15
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+7% Synergy $5.26
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+7% Synergy $0.34
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+7% Synergy $1.73
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+7% Synergy $0.32
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $10.67
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+6% Synergy $0.32
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+6% Synergy $0.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.32
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+5% Synergy $0.86
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.17
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $33.58
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.97
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+3% Synergy $0.84
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+3% Synergy $11.24
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.82
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.65
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $43.69
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.45
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $23.94
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $1.87
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-12% Synergy $4.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $5.59
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-19% Synergy $10.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+36% Synergy $0.13
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+26% Synergy $0.89
Murderous Betrayal Murderous Betrayal
+24% Synergy $0.39
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+17% Synergy $3.59
Soul Channeling Soul Channeling
+15% Synergy $0.26
Pestilence Pestilence
+12% Synergy $0.82
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+12% Synergy $0.74
Infernal Darkness Infernal Darkness
+12% Synergy $4.10
Phyrexian Etchings Phyrexian Etchings
+12% Synergy $0.25
Lich Lich
+11% Synergy
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $17.30
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+8% Synergy $0.30
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+7% Synergy $32.58
Wave of Terror Wave of Terror
+7% Synergy $0.85
No Rest for the Wicked No Rest for the Wicked
+6% Synergy $0.46
Subversion Subversion
+5% Synergy $2.15
Phyresis Phyresis
+4% Synergy $3.24
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+4% Synergy $0.51
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+4% Synergy $0.30
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+4% Synergy $0.25
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+3% Synergy $2.61
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $6.31
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
0% Synergy $33.38
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-1% Synergy $1.08
Black Market Black Market
-3% Synergy $5.00
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $3.92
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $2.02

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+23% Synergy $9.52
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-8% Synergy $11.12

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.54
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+14% Synergy $4.00
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+13% Synergy $2.16
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+12% Synergy $0.47
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $29.74
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $12.94
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.31
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+7% Synergy $0.29
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+6% Synergy $0.45
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+6% Synergy $0.29
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+5% Synergy $13.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.20
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+5% Synergy $0.37
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+5% Synergy $4.97
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+5% Synergy $4.64
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+5% Synergy $0.72
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $1.11
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+4% Synergy $1.57
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $51.56
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.36
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+3% Synergy $4.75
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $14.14
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.75
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $58.63
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.41
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.43
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $29.75
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $11.06
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.53
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-16% Synergy $23.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+17% Synergy $0.37
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.90
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.87
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $1.20
Altar of Shadows Altar of Shadows
+5% Synergy $0.38
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $5.03
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.50
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.28
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.40
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $10.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $9.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $1.62
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.11
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $0.91
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-13% Synergy $13.71
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-13% Synergy $3.11

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