The Howling Abomination
$0.21

Legendary Creature — Human Beast Warrior

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

#680 Current Rank

#787 Last Week

#536 Last Month

Links & Decks

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Howling Abomination.

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New Cards

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

Electro, Assaulting Battery

+13% Synergy $2.34

Rhino's Rampage

+9% Synergy $0.12

The Last Agni Kai

+6% Synergy $7.71

Strength of Will

+5% Synergy $0.77

Spider Manifestation

-1% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Season of Growth

+84% Synergy $0.24

Charge Through

+75% Synergy $0.11

Storm-Kiln Artist

+71% Synergy $1.03

Keen Sense

+70% Synergy $2.91

Expedite

+68% Synergy $0.35

Psychotic Fury

+68% Synergy $1.45

Snake Umbra

+68% Synergy $0.88

Fists of Flame

+68% Synergy $0.11

Guttersnipe

+64% Synergy $0.15

Renegade Tactics

+61% Synergy $0.08

Top Cards

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

Grapeshot

+61% Synergy $0.25

Viridescent Wisps

+61% Synergy $0.24

Snakeskin Veil

+57% Synergy $0.09

Rile

+55% Synergy $0.20

Tamiyo's Safekeeping

+52% Synergy $2.61

Ram Through

+52% Synergy $0.34

Hunter's Insight

+48% Synergy $0.33

Goblin Anarchomancer

+33% Synergy $0.74

Rampant Growth

+15% Synergy $0.42

Cultivate

+6% Synergy $0.61

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will

+15% Synergy $28.63

Underworld Breach

+10% Synergy $8.47

Gamble

+2% Synergy $11.61

Ancient Tomb

0% Synergy $94.95

Worldly Tutor

-6% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

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

Zada, Hedron Grinder

+45% Synergy $0.12

Birgi, God of Storytelling

+44% Synergy $21.80

Kessig Flamebreather

+44% Synergy $1.54

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar

+42% Synergy $4.98

Firebrand Archer

+39% Synergy $0.10

Torbran, Thane of Red Fell

+31% Synergy $3.79

Electrostatic Field

+28% Synergy $1.08

Urabrask

+25% Synergy $11.91

Runaway Steam-Kin

+25% Synergy $0.99

Coruscation Mage

+24% Synergy $0.73

Krark, the Thumbless

+23% Synergy $1.07

Venerated Rotpriest

+23% Synergy $0.97

Young Pyromancer

+22% Synergy $0.14

Zhur-Taa Druid

+21% Synergy $0.23

Thermo-Alchemist

+21% Synergy $0.22

Chandra's Incinerator

+20% Synergy $1.67

Erebor Flamesmith

+18% Synergy $0.19

Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might

+16% Synergy $19.55

Solphim, Mayhem Dominus

+13% Synergy $16.90

Dragon's Rage Channeler

+13% Synergy $1.40

Ashling, Flame Dancer

+11% Synergy $3.54

Dreadhorde Arcanist

+9% Synergy $0.54

Elvish Spirit Guide

+7% Synergy $1.38

Llanowar Elves

+6% Synergy $0.23

Simian Spirit Guide

+6% Synergy $2.02

Bothersome Quasit

+6% Synergy $11.98

Electrostatic Infantry

+6% Synergy $0.16

Guardian Augmenter

+5% Synergy $10.10

Pinnacle Monk

+5% Synergy $1.59

Giggling Skitterspike

+5% Synergy $5.61

Tinder Wall

+4% Synergy $0.91

Treasonous Ogre

+4% Synergy $12.88

Orcish Lumberjack

+3% Synergy $0.74

Dualcaster Mage

+2% Synergy $3.31

Vexing Shusher

+1% Synergy $6.63

Birds of Paradise

0% Synergy $11.72

Elvish Mystic

0% Synergy $0.48

Fyndhorn Elves

0% Synergy $1.10

Arbor Elf

0% Synergy $0.37

Ruby, Daring Tracker

-2% Synergy $0.13

Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

-3% Synergy $5.80

Reclamation Sage

-3% Synergy $0.18

Delighted Halfling

-4% Synergy $14.90

Fanatic of Rhonas

-5% Synergy $6.91

Sakura-Tribe Elder

-8% Synergy $0.41

Eternal Witness

-9% Synergy $1.00

Instants

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

Blossoming Defense

+53% Synergy $0.41

Poison the Blade

+52% Synergy $0.07

Temur Battle Rage

+46% Synergy $0.16

Crimson Wisps

+46% Synergy $1.52

Gaea's Gift

+45% Synergy $0.81

Invigorate

+45% Synergy $0.30

Aggressive Urge

+45% Synergy $0.07

Tyvar's Stand

+44% Synergy $0.83

Verdant Rebirth

+44% Synergy $0.17

Twinferno

+43% Synergy $0.15

Royal Treatment

+37% Synergy $0.32

Might of the Meek

+35% Synergy $0.10

Unleash Fury

+32% Synergy $0.28

Vines of Vastwood

+31% Synergy $1.23

Manamorphose

+27% Synergy $2.98

Overprotect

+26% Synergy $1.01

Ranger's Guile

+26% Synergy $0.07

Mutagenic Growth

+26% Synergy $3.68

Blazing Crescendo

+26% Synergy $0.12

Soul's Fire

+23% Synergy $0.15

Gift of the Viper

+20% Synergy $0.15

Bulk Up

+20% Synergy $0.34

Withstand Death

+19% Synergy $0.44

Giant Growth

+17% Synergy $0.04

Embiggen

+17% Synergy $0.20

Stun

+17% Synergy $0.15

Prizefight

+16% Synergy $0.17

Accelerate

+15% Synergy $0.52

Scattershot

+15% Synergy $0.27

Bolt Bend

+14% Synergy $4.21

Sazacap's Brew

+14% Synergy $0.09

Khalni Ambush

+13% Synergy $0.37

Collective Resistance

+11% Synergy $1.26

Siege Smash

+11% Synergy $0.07

Trash the Town

+11% Synergy $0.10

Brute Force

+11% Synergy $0.21

Dreadmaw's Ire

+11% Synergy $0.21

Vastwood Fortification

+10% Synergy $0.18

Monstrous Rage

+10% Synergy $0.53

Legolas's Quick Reflexes

+9% Synergy $17.62

Tail Swipe

+9% Synergy $0.21

Veil of Summer

+8% Synergy $4.91

Seething Song

+8% Synergy $6.37

Kazuul's Fury

+6% Synergy $0.45

Nature's Claim

+2% Synergy $0.87

Deflecting Swat

+1% Synergy $52.81

Abrade

-1% Synergy $0.12

Beast Within

-3% Synergy $0.84

Chaos Warp

-8% Synergy $0.50

Heroic Intervention

-19% Synergy $10.98

Sorceries

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

Irresistible Prey

+49% Synergy $0.14

Ancestral Anger

+49% Synergy $0.07

Ground Rift

+48% Synergy $0.32

Past in Flames

+32% Synergy $2.67

Chandra's Ignition

+31% Synergy $2.51

Mizzix's Mastery

+21% Synergy $2.35

Soul's Majesty

+20% Synergy $1.59

Bushwhack

+17% Synergy $0.13

Assault Strobe

+17% Synergy $0.41

Stump Stomp

+16% Synergy $0.31

Nature's Lore

+15% Synergy $1.95

Crash Through

+15% Synergy $0.17

Bridgeworks Battle

+14% Synergy $0.69

Scale the Heights

+12% Synergy $0.09

Seize the Day

+11% Synergy $13.68

Animist's Might

+11% Synergy $0.10

Bonus Round

+11% Synergy $3.58

Three Visits

+10% Synergy $5.96

Contest of Claws

+10% Synergy $2.09

Enter the Unknown

+10% Synergy $0.29

Mana Geyser

+9% Synergy $1.86

Hunter's Prowess

+8% Synergy $0.38

Witch's Mark

+8% Synergy $0.14

Kodama's Reach

+7% Synergy $1.82

Faithless Looting

+6% Synergy $0.23

Primal Might

+6% Synergy $0.21

Galvanic Relay

+6% Synergy $0.05

Waltz of Rage

+5% Synergy $0.19

Wheel of Misfortune

+5% Synergy $5.19

Over the Edge

+5% Synergy $0.10

Nibelheim Aflame

+4% Synergy $5.29

Domri's Ambush

+4% Synergy $0.12

Farseek

+3% Synergy $0.50

Light Up the Stage

+3% Synergy $0.19

Hull Breach

+2% Synergy $1.05

Explore

+1% Synergy $4.95

Bala Ged Recovery

-2% Synergy $4.33

Rishkar's Expertise

-4% Synergy $1.48

Skyshroud Claim

-4% Synergy $0.81

Vandalblast

-8% Synergy $4.78

Harmonize

-8% Synergy $0.52

Blasphemous Act

-9% Synergy $1.83

Decimate

-15% Synergy $0.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Livewire Lash

+24% Synergy $0.13

Two-Handed Axe

+22% Synergy $0.84

Basilisk Collar

+14% Synergy $5.40

Grafted Exoskeleton

+10% Synergy $5.44

Ruby Medallion

+8% Synergy $7.68

Swiftfoot Boots

+6% Synergy $1.14

Primal Amulet

+6% Synergy $7.65

Shadowspear

+5% Synergy $36.97

Emerald Medallion

+5% Synergy $2.01

Mage Slayer

-1% Synergy $1.68

Enchantments

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

Wild Defiance

+45% Synergy $0.54

Leyline of Resonance

+43% Synergy $0.37

Fiery Inscription

+28% Synergy $0.25

Bear Umbra

+22% Synergy $8.47

Alpha Authority

+18% Synergy $1.37

Crown of Flames

+16% Synergy $0.16

Rancor

+15% Synergy $1.11

Dragon Mantle

+14% Synergy $0.05

Artist's Talent

+13% Synergy $6.69

Canopy Cover

+10% Synergy $1.91

Sixth Sense

+10% Synergy $0.27

Spider Umbra

+9% Synergy $0.25

Virtue of Courage

+9% Synergy $1.50

Arcane Bombardment

+9% Synergy $3.16

Whip Silk

+9% Synergy $0.45

Frontline Heroism

+8% Synergy $0.33

Pain for All

+6% Synergy $0.62

Frog Tongue

+6% Synergy $0.49

Sticky Fingers

+5% Synergy $0.23

Rune of Might

+5% Synergy $0.18

Setessan Training

+5% Synergy $0.08

Wild Growth

+3% Synergy $0.18

Utopia Sprawl

+3% Synergy $0.97

Sylvan Library

0% Synergy $25.58

Colossal Majesty

-1% Synergy $0.91

Kenrith's Transformation

-1% Synergy $1.03

Fiery Emancipation

-2% Synergy $10.71

Gratuitous Violence

-4% Synergy $0.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Howling Abomination to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes

+1% Synergy $2.60

Utility Lands

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

Contested Cliffs

+28% Synergy $0.75

Witch's Clinic

+20% Synergy $6.15

Rogue's Passage

+18% Synergy $0.31

Command Beacon

+5% Synergy $5.95

Bonders' Enclave

+2% Synergy $0.39

Reliquary Tower

0% Synergy $1.99

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

0% Synergy $7.75

Spinerock Knoll

-1% Synergy $0.66

Boseiju, Who Endures

-3% Synergy $32.95

Skarrg, the Rage Pits

-4% Synergy $1.26

Kessig Wolf Run

-7% Synergy $0.29

Mosswort Bridge

-14% Synergy $0.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet

+7% Synergy $0.49

Gruul Signet

+5% Synergy $0.45

Talisman of Impulse

+5% Synergy $0.31

Sol Ring

+2% Synergy $1.46

Lotus Petal

+2% Synergy $26.71

Thought Vessel

0% Synergy $1.04

Fellwar Stone

0% Synergy $1.05

Commander's Sphere

0% Synergy $0.17

Mind Stone

-1% Synergy $0.13

Lands

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

Stump Stomp

+16% Synergy $0.31

Bridgeworks Battle

+14% Synergy $0.69

Khalni Ambush

+13% Synergy $0.37

Vastwood Fortification

+10% Synergy $0.18

Rockfall Vale

+9% Synergy $1.42

Karplusan Forest

+8% Synergy $0.61

Cragcrown Pathway

+8% Synergy $2.43

Spire Garden

+6% Synergy $12.57

Kazuul's Fury

+6% Synergy $0.45

Pinnacle Monk

+5% Synergy $1.59

Command Tower

+4% Synergy $0.27

Rootbound Crag

+4% Synergy $0.54

Plaza of Heroes

+4% Synergy $6.54

Cinder Glade

+3% Synergy $0.22

Stomping Ground

+2% Synergy $5.39

Grove of the Burnwillows

+2% Synergy $10.16

Valakut Awakening

+2% Synergy $11.42

Forest

+1% Synergy $0.06

Mountain

+1% Synergy $0.05

Game Trail

+1% Synergy $0.12

Fire-Lit Thicket

+1% Synergy $5.96

Wooded Ridgeline

+1% Synergy $0.12

Highland Forest

+1% Synergy $0.32

Temple of Abandon

0% Synergy $0.09

Exotic Orchard

0% Synergy $0.21

Prismatic Vista

0% Synergy $32.18

Mossfire Valley

-1% Synergy $0.14

Copperline Gorge

-1% Synergy $0.50

Arid Mesa

-1% Synergy $22.31

Verdant Catacombs

-1% Synergy $19.30

Scalding Tarn

-1% Synergy $23.54

Wooded Foothills

-2% Synergy $12.77

Thornspire Verge

-2% Synergy $4.67

Commercial District

-2% Synergy $7.77

Myriad Landscape

-2% Synergy $0.16

Taiga

-2% Synergy

Bala Ged Recovery

-2% Synergy $4.33

Windswept Heath

-2% Synergy $8.50

Misty Rainforest

-2% Synergy $26.43

Bloodstained Mire

-2% Synergy $12.90

Sheltered Thicket

-3% Synergy $0.14

Rugged Highlands

-3% Synergy $0.06

Fabled Passage

-4% Synergy $4.81

Terramorphic Expanse

-6% Synergy $0.16

Gruul Turf

-7% Synergy $0.21

Evolving Wilds

-7% Synergy $0.12

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