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The Howling Abomination
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Human Beast Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#722 Current Rank
#713 Last Week
#590 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Howling Abomination.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Howling Abomination decks.

Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+21% Synergy $0.27
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+7% Synergy $0.19
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+4% Synergy $2.58
Giantfall Giantfall
+3% Synergy $0.21
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $15.88

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Howling Abomination's abilities and overall game plan.

Season of Growth Season of Growth
+84% Synergy $0.25
Charge Through Charge Through
+75% Synergy $0.08
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+71% Synergy $2.40
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+70% Synergy $2.71
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+69% Synergy $1.66
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+68% Synergy $1.07
Expedite Expedite
+68% Synergy $0.70
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+68% Synergy $0.15
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+64% Synergy $0.23
Viridescent Wisps Viridescent Wisps
+62% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+61% Synergy $0.07
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+60% Synergy $0.17
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+57% Synergy $0.11
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+53% Synergy $0.19
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+51% Synergy $2.73
Ram Through Ram Through
+51% Synergy $0.35
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+48% Synergy $0.40
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+33% Synergy $0.85
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+15% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+15% Synergy $45.20
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+9% Synergy $12.99
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $10.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $100.35
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $20.02

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Howling Abomination's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+46% Synergy $0.12
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+42% Synergy $5.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+42% Synergy $20.97
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+42% Synergy $2.73
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+39% Synergy $0.14
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+30% Synergy $5.14
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+28% Synergy $5.47
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+26% Synergy $0.97
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+25% Synergy $13.33
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+24% Synergy $1.29
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+23% Synergy $1.36
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+22% Synergy $0.18
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+22% Synergy $1.25
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+21% Synergy $0.25
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+20% Synergy $0.24
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+19% Synergy $5.64
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+19% Synergy $1.94
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+18% Synergy $0.24
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+16% Synergy $6.11
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+15% Synergy $31.46
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+13% Synergy $1.29
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+12% Synergy $23.32
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+11% Synergy $14.44
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+9% Synergy $0.58
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+7% Synergy $1.33
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+6% Synergy $2.76
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+6% Synergy $0.25
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.74
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+5% Synergy $8.66
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+5% Synergy $4.79
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+5% Synergy $15.23
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+4% Synergy $1.12
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+4% Synergy $13.43
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+3% Synergy $0.62
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.59
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $12.95
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $1.40
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+1% Synergy $8.78
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $5.05
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
0% Synergy $0.46
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
0% Synergy $0.19
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
-1% Synergy $0.08
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
-2% Synergy $1.91
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-2% Synergy $0.23
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $19.23
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-5% Synergy $6.46
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-7% Synergy $0.24
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-9% Synergy $1.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Howling Abomination safe.

Poison the Blade Poison the Blade
+51% Synergy $0.09
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+47% Synergy $0.17
Invigorate Invigorate
+46% Synergy $0.30
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+46% Synergy $2.00
Aggressive Urge Aggressive Urge
+45% Synergy $0.10
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+44% Synergy $1.56
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+44% Synergy $1.24
Verdant Rebirth Verdant Rebirth
+44% Synergy $0.15
Twinferno Twinferno
+43% Synergy $0.24
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+37% Synergy $0.37
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+36% Synergy $0.12
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+33% Synergy $1.64
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+31% Synergy $0.94
Overprotect Overprotect
+27% Synergy $1.48
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+27% Synergy $4.11
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+27% Synergy $2.29
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+26% Synergy $0.06
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+26% Synergy $0.19
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+24% Synergy $2.49
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+23% Synergy $0.14
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+21% Synergy $3.83
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+20% Synergy $0.15
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+18% Synergy $0.31
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.06
Embiggen Embiggen
+17% Synergy $0.22
Stun Stun
+17% Synergy $0.14
Prizefight Prizefight
+15% Synergy $0.16
Accelerate Accelerate
+15% Synergy $0.53
Scattershot Scattershot
+15% Synergy $0.39
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+14% Synergy $0.10
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+13% Synergy $3.27
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+12% Synergy $0.47
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+12% Synergy $0.10
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+11% Synergy $1.16
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+11% Synergy $0.17
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+11% Synergy $0.64
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+11% Synergy $0.14
Brute Force Brute Force
+11% Synergy $0.25
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+10% Synergy $0.25
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+9% Synergy $23.37
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+9% Synergy $0.18
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+7% Synergy $5.23
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $9.60
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+4% Synergy $0.12
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.80
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $62.77
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.14
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.48
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-20% Synergy $11.42

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Howling Abomination's game plan and control the board.

Rile Rile
+55% Synergy $0.28
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+50% Synergy $0.09
Irresistible Prey Irresistible Prey
+49% Synergy $0.09
Ground Rift Ground Rift
+48% Synergy $0.34
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+32% Synergy $3.58
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+31% Synergy $3.24
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+22% Synergy $3.80
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+19% Synergy $3.03
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.38
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+17% Synergy $0.14
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+17% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.42
Crash Through Crash Through
+15% Synergy $0.17
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+14% Synergy $1.00
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+12% Synergy $0.10
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+11% Synergy $6.55
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $8.09
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+10% Synergy $14.87
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+10% Synergy $2.51
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+10% Synergy $0.10
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+10% Synergy $0.32
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
+9% Synergy $0.10
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $0.56
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+8% Synergy $1.45
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.14
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+7% Synergy $0.44
Primal Might Primal Might
+7% Synergy $0.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.24
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $3.48
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $5.76
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+5% Synergy $0.04
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+5% Synergy $0.10
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.49
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+3% Synergy $0.19
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+2% Synergy $1.13
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.35
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.78
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-4% Synergy $2.04
Harmonize Harmonize
-7% Synergy $0.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.07
Decimate Decimate
-16% Synergy $0.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+23% Synergy $0.13
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+21% Synergy $1.32
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $3.24
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $5.27
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+7% Synergy $10.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.53
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $10.85
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $41.18
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+5% Synergy $2.48
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
-1% Synergy $1.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Howling Abomination's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+46% Synergy $0.74
Wild Defiance Wild Defiance
+45% Synergy $0.56
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+27% Synergy $0.51
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+23% Synergy $10.15
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+18% Synergy $1.03
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+15% Synergy $0.17
Rancor Rancor
+14% Synergy $1.34
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+14% Synergy $0.04
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+13% Synergy $13.47
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+10% Synergy $1.93
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+10% Synergy $0.34
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+9% Synergy $1.63
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+9% Synergy $4.74
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.32
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+8% Synergy $0.38
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+8% Synergy $0.35
Pain for All Pain for All
+6% Synergy $0.64
Frog Tongue Frog Tongue
+6% Synergy $1.35
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+5% Synergy $0.26
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+5% Synergy $0.21
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+5% Synergy $0.06
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $1.12
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $23.88
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-1% Synergy $1.14
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-1% Synergy $0.95
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-2% Synergy $23.62
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-4% Synergy $0.45

Utility Lands

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

Contested Cliffs Contested Cliffs
+28% Synergy $0.76
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+20% Synergy $9.02
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.26
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+7% Synergy $2.33
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.62
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $13.14
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $0.86
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $38.26
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-4% Synergy $1.23
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-6% Synergy $0.20
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-14% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.35
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+5% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $33.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.38
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+14% Synergy $1.00
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+12% Synergy $0.47
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+11% Synergy $0.14
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+9% Synergy $2.33
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+8% Synergy $0.80
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+8% Synergy $2.60
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+6% Synergy $15.15
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.55
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.74
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $0.26
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.20
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $6.47
Game Trail Game Trail
+2% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.48
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.14
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $7.42
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $8.09
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.19
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+1% Synergy $8.62
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+1% Synergy $0.43
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.45
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-1% Synergy $0.15
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-1% Synergy $0.54
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $25.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $26.95
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-2% Synergy $5.27
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.12
Commercial District Commercial District
-2% Synergy $6.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.35
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $10.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $23.53
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $15.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $16.02
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-3% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $5.00
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-6% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.19

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