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Horobi, Death's Wail
Price tag $0.81

Legendary CreatureSpirit

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1026 Current Rank
#1122 Last Week
#923 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Horobi, Death's Wail.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Horobi, Death's Wail decks.

Sunset Saboteur Sunset Saboteur
+12% Synergy $0.34
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+4% Synergy $0.27
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+1% Synergy $0.05
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $109.80
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
-1% Synergy $1.59

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Horobi, Death's Wail's abilities and overall game plan.

Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
+80% Synergy $0.54
Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+67% Synergy $0.17
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+66% Synergy $4.61
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+63% Synergy $0.16
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+62% Synergy $1.38
Mogis's Marauder Mogis's Marauder
+61% Synergy $0.06
Tooth of Chiss-Goria Tooth of Chiss-Goria
+57% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+56% Synergy $0.89
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+56% Synergy $0.23
Scale of Chiss-Goria Scale of Chiss-Goria
+56% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Horobi, Death's Wail decks.

Squee's Toy Squee's Toy
+54% Synergy $0.20
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+53% Synergy $0.88
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+53% Synergy $0.45
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+53% Synergy $0.52
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+34% Synergy $0.26
Black Market Black Market
+31% Synergy $3.70
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+28% Synergy $1.86
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+4% Synergy $13.56
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+2% Synergy $1.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $31.96
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $16.11
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $59.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $95.44
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-5% Synergy $22.72
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-15% Synergy $12.28

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Horobi, Death's Wail's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+46% Synergy $1.95
Nefashu Nefashu
+43% Synergy $0.43
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+41% Synergy $11.55
Orc Sureshot Orc Sureshot
+39% Synergy $0.12
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+36% Synergy $0.26
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+33% Synergy $0.90
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+33% Synergy $0.21
Rathi Trapper Rathi Trapper
+33% Synergy $0.01
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+32% Synergy $0.12
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+30% Synergy $0.49
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+28% Synergy $0.90
Inversion Behemoth Inversion Behemoth
+25% Synergy $0.20
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+24% Synergy $1.72
Sorceress Queen Sorceress Queen
+24% Synergy $1.55
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+22% Synergy $0.20
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+21% Synergy $0.26
Caustic Crawler Caustic Crawler
+21% Synergy $0.15
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+20% Synergy $1.41
Xenic Poltergeist Xenic Poltergeist
+20% Synergy $0.51
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+18% Synergy $1.15
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+16% Synergy $3.75
Mortivore Mortivore
+16% Synergy $0.49
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+15% Synergy $0.50
Shambling Swarm Shambling Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.45
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+12% Synergy $0.56
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
+12% Synergy $0.45
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+10% Synergy $0.57
Scorn-Blade Berserker Scorn-Blade Berserker
+10% Synergy $0.24
Festering Mummy Festering Mummy
+10% Synergy $0.06
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+10% Synergy $0.54
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+9% Synergy $0.37
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fourth Bridge Prowler Fourth Bridge Prowler
+9% Synergy $0.06
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+8% Synergy $9.01
Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+8% Synergy $0.13
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+7% Synergy $5.31
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+7% Synergy $0.50
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+6% Synergy $1.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.25
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+5% Synergy $0.42
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.09
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+3% Synergy $7.92
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+2% Synergy $3.00
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+2% Synergy $1.01
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+1% Synergy $15.31
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
0% Synergy $10.33
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
0% Synergy $4.18
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-1% Synergy $5.85
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
-4% Synergy $5.21
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-5% Synergy $66.16

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Horobi, Death's Wail safe.

Touch of Darkness Touch of Darkness
+38% Synergy $11.53
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+28% Synergy $0.14
Subtle Strike Subtle Strike
+28% Synergy $0.02
Lose Hope Lose Hope
+26% Synergy $0.11
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+25% Synergy $0.04
Slice from the Shadows Slice from the Shadows
+24% Synergy $0.06
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+21% Synergy $0.05
Darkblast Darkblast
+19% Synergy $0.41
Disfigure Disfigure
+18% Synergy $0.05
Fated Return Fated Return
+15% Synergy $0.20
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+13% Synergy $0.31
Gravebind Gravebind
+13% Synergy $0.80
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+12% Synergy $0.14
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+12% Synergy $0.76
Wail of the Nim Wail of the Nim
+10% Synergy $0.33
Fungal Infection Fungal Infection
+10% Synergy $0.08
Stab Stab
+9% Synergy $0.11
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $4.33
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+8% Synergy $0.18
Wretched Confluence Wretched Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.16
Toxin Analysis Toxin Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.15
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+6% Synergy $0.45
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+6% Synergy $0.11
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.12
Grim Harvest Grim Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.20
Rat Out Rat Out
+4% Synergy $0.09
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+3% Synergy $0.13
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+1% Synergy $8.59
Defile Defile
0% Synergy $0.62
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-3% Synergy $0.18
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-5% Synergy $4.21
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $2.64
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-10% Synergy $12.66
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $5.02
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-14% Synergy $18.91
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-14% Synergy $8.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Horobi, Death's Wail's game plan and control the board.

Profane Command Profane Command
+35% Synergy $0.27
Nighthaze Nighthaze
+33% Synergy $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+20% Synergy $0.25
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+20% Synergy $3.53
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+19% Synergy $0.17
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.40
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+14% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.72
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.43
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+6% Synergy $0.18
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dirge of Dread Dirge of Dread
+5% Synergy $0.12
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $3.80
Razaketh's Rite Razaketh's Rite
+4% Synergy $0.30
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+3% Synergy $0.63
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+2% Synergy $3.85
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
0% Synergy $20.32
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
0% Synergy $1.91
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-1% Synergy $2.61
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-1% Synergy $20.09
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $5.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-3% Synergy $0.31
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $2.62
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.32
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-5% Synergy $0.48
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.20
Victimize Victimize
-7% Synergy $0.44
Damnation Damnation
-8% Synergy $20.12
Mutilate Mutilate
-8% Synergy $1.70
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $10.83
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-11% Synergy $4.51
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-18% Synergy $5.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+44% Synergy $0.62
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+25% Synergy $1.41
Tower of Coireall Tower of Coireall
+21% Synergy $0.98
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+18% Synergy $0.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $34.22
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+17% Synergy $0.47
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+17% Synergy $0.42
Veilstone Amulet Veilstone Amulet
+16% Synergy $8.64
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+15% Synergy $0.63
Sacred Armory Sacred Armory
+13% Synergy $0.05
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+12% Synergy $1.60
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+9% Synergy $0.98
Netherborn Altar Netherborn Altar
+8% Synergy $0.43
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+8% Synergy $6.89
Icy Manipulator Icy Manipulator
+8% Synergy $0.08
Belbe's Armor Belbe's Armor
+8% Synergy $0.17
Jade Monolith Jade Monolith
+8% Synergy $0.29
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+7% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Garrison Darksteel Garrison
+7% Synergy $0.62
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+4% Synergy $3.23
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.19
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.26
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy $2.79
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-3% Synergy $32.79
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-9% Synergy $8.53
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-13% Synergy $4.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-25% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Horobi, Death's Wail's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+45% Synergy $1.76
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+34% Synergy $0.64
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+34% Synergy $2.56
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+33% Synergy $15.75
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+16% Synergy $3.56
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
+16% Synergy $3.57
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+16% Synergy $2.68
Shadows of the Past Shadows of the Past
+11% Synergy $0.39
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+9% Synergy $0.17
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+7% Synergy $6.08
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $1.06
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+6% Synergy $1.89
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+6% Synergy $0.91
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+6% Synergy $2.51
Endless Whispers Endless Whispers
+6% Synergy $4.86
Greed Greed
+5% Synergy $0.27
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $0.45
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $2.62
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+3% Synergy $6.56
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+2% Synergy $2.22
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
0% Synergy $18.15
Necromancy Necromancy
0% Synergy $7.37
No Mercy No Mercy
-2% Synergy $16.56
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-5% Synergy $0.97
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-5% Synergy $15.38
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-6% Synergy $21.30
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $21.86
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $3.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $12.32
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-9% Synergy $20.40
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Horobi, Death's Wail to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+12% Synergy $3.62
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $5.14
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $10.95
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.42
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-8% Synergy $6.68

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+43% Synergy $9.12
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+43% Synergy $1.80
Desert Desert
+43% Synergy $1.22
Oasis Oasis
+33% Synergy $28.58
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+28% Synergy $7.45
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+25% Synergy $1.82
Urborg Urborg
+20% Synergy $11.15
Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+17% Synergy $9.03
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+15% Synergy $23.29
Ice Floe Ice Floe
+9% Synergy $0.33
Sandstorm Verge Sandstorm Verge
+7% Synergy $0.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.76
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.30
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.51
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+2% Synergy $96.53
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.15
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+2% Synergy $9.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $49.13
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.85
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.14
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-3% Synergy $1.62
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.32
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-5% Synergy $3.07
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $25.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $7.19
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-7% Synergy $3.74
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-8% Synergy $12.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $35.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+69% Synergy $1.81
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+19% Synergy $0.52
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+5% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.26
Séance Board Séance Board
+4% Synergy $0.79
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.28
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.52
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-4% Synergy $16.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Horobi, Death's Wail decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $2.27
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $5.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-14% Synergy $8.35

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