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The Howling Abomination
Price tag $0.33

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

#759 Current Rank
#777 Last Week
#654 Past 2 Years

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.

Oracle's Restoration Oracle's Restoration
+31% Synergy $0.13
Flashback Flashback
+6% Synergy $4.97
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+4% Synergy $0.76
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+3% Synergy $0.23
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
0% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Season of Growth Season of Growth
+83% Synergy $0.22
Charge Through Charge Through
+73% Synergy $0.25
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+70% Synergy $2.56
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+70% Synergy $1.39
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+69% Synergy $0.98
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+68% Synergy $1.16
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+68% Synergy $0.22
Expedite Expedite
+67% Synergy $1.32
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+62% Synergy $0.29
Viridescent Wisps Viridescent Wisps
+62% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+60% Synergy $0.15
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+60% Synergy $0.32
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+57% Synergy $0.23
Rile Rile
+54% Synergy $0.37
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+53% Synergy $0.31
Ram Through Ram Through
+50% Synergy $0.45
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+50% Synergy $5.73
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+48% Synergy $0.41
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+33% Synergy $0.63
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.44

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+13% Synergy $43.04
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+9% Synergy $11.25
Gamble Gamble
+0% Synergy $15.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $28.30

Creatures

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

Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+45% Synergy $0.12
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+40% Synergy $4.73
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+40% Synergy $3.32
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+40% Synergy $35.00
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+39% Synergy $0.27
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+28% Synergy $2.71
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+28% Synergy $2.23
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+26% Synergy $1.57
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+23% Synergy $16.07
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+23% Synergy $0.87
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+22% Synergy $5.94
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+22% Synergy $0.19
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+21% Synergy $2.43
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+21% Synergy $0.29
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+21% Synergy $1.98
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+19% Synergy $0.36
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+17% Synergy $2.31
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+16% Synergy $10.71
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+16% Synergy $0.34
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+13% Synergy $26.46
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+12% Synergy $1.74
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+10% Synergy $25.00
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+10% Synergy $5.65
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.23
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+8% Synergy $0.61
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+7% Synergy $1.65
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $2.80
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+5% Synergy $0.36
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+5% Synergy $0.90
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+5% Synergy $13.48
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.33
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+4% Synergy $3.17
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+4% Synergy $15.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.42
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+3% Synergy $1.03
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+3% Synergy $19.75
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+2% Synergy $0.95
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $11.91
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $2.62
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+1% Synergy $8.05
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+0% Synergy $0.27
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+0% Synergy $0.26
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+0% Synergy $0.93
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $21.90
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
-1% Synergy $2.61
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-3% Synergy $27.17
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-4% Synergy $9.98
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-6% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.89

Instants

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

Poison the Blade Poison the Blade
+50% Synergy $0.17
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+47% Synergy $3.93
Invigorate Invigorate
+47% Synergy $0.35
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+46% Synergy $0.23
Aggressive Urge Aggressive Urge
+44% Synergy $0.17
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+44% Synergy $0.43
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+43% Synergy $1.11
Verdant Rebirth Verdant Rebirth
+42% Synergy $0.27
Twinferno Twinferno
+42% Synergy $0.41
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+37% Synergy $0.20
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+35% Synergy $0.39
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+33% Synergy $0.52
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+31% Synergy $1.04
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+27% Synergy $2.77
Overprotect Overprotect
+27% Synergy $0.85
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+27% Synergy $4.52
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+25% Synergy $0.21
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+24% Synergy $1.47
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+24% Synergy $2.00
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+22% Synergy $0.24
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+21% Synergy $0.33
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+19% Synergy $0.27
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.28
Stun Stun
+15% Synergy $0.19
Embiggen Embiggen
+15% Synergy $0.24
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+15% Synergy $0.33
Scattershot Scattershot
+14% Synergy $0.39
Prizefight Prizefight
+13% Synergy $0.38
Accelerate Accelerate
+13% Synergy $0.60
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+13% Synergy $0.21
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+12% Synergy $0.46
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+12% Synergy $5.56
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+12% Synergy $0.97
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+11% Synergy $0.38
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+11% Synergy $0.22
Brute Force Brute Force
+11% Synergy $0.36
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+11% Synergy $0.21
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+10% Synergy $0.30
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $31.81
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+7% Synergy $0.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.63
Seething Song Seething Song
+6% Synergy $13.10
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+6% Synergy $4.07
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+4% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.85
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $67.12
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.52
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.34
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-20% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

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

Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+49% Synergy $0.15
Irresistible Prey Irresistible Prey
+49% Synergy $0.33
Ground Rift Ground Rift
+48% Synergy $0.29
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+35% Synergy $0.39
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+32% Synergy $6.54
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+29% Synergy $4.57
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+22% Synergy $8.02
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+18% Synergy $2.46
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.34
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+17% Synergy $0.32
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+16% Synergy $0.27
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+14% Synergy $0.65
Crash Through Crash Through
+14% Synergy $0.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+14% Synergy $2.40
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+11% Synergy $0.11
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+10% Synergy $11.54
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $13.92
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+9% Synergy $0.21
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $5.31
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+8% Synergy $0.38
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+8% Synergy $3.15
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+7% Synergy $1.14
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
+7% Synergy $0.17
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.50
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+7% Synergy $0.48
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+6% Synergy $0.37
Primal Might Primal Might
+5% Synergy $0.24
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.24
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+4% Synergy $0.33
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+4% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $7.76
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+4% Synergy $4.53
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+3% Synergy $0.28
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+2% Synergy $1.61
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.55
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.05
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.92
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $3.53
Harmonize Harmonize
-7% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $0.88
Decimate Decimate
-15% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+22% Synergy $0.21
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+19% Synergy $1.64
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $4.17
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+8% Synergy $5.05
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+7% Synergy $12.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.95
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $14.21
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.27
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $30.98
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
-1% Synergy $1.75

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+47% Synergy $0.72
Wild Defiance Wild Defiance
+45% Synergy $0.66
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+25% Synergy $0.42
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+22% Synergy $10.56
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+17% Synergy $2.03
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+14% Synergy $0.34
Rancor Rancor
+14% Synergy $1.63
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+13% Synergy $0.11
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+12% Synergy $7.60
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+9% Synergy $3.64
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+8% Synergy $0.34
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+8% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+8% Synergy $7.21
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+7% Synergy $0.37
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.38
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+7% Synergy $2.20
Frog Tongue Frog Tongue
+5% Synergy $0.41
Pain for All Pain for All
+4% Synergy $0.41
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+4% Synergy $0.24
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+4% Synergy $0.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.64
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+0% Synergy $26.78
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
0% Synergy $1.03
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
0% Synergy $1.45
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-4% Synergy $0.37

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 $13.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.38
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+7% Synergy $1.61
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.26
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy $2.94
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $15.43
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-3% Synergy $1.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $50.77
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-5% Synergy $0.35
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-14% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $1.10
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+5% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.13
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+0% Synergy $37.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+17% Synergy $0.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+14% Synergy $0.65
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+12% Synergy $0.46
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+11% Synergy $0.21
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+9% Synergy $2.19
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+9% Synergy $2.77
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+8% Synergy $0.46
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.63
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.33
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $2.20
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $1.10
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.25
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.24
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $8.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+1% Synergy $0.47
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $6.94
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $8.10
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+0% Synergy $7.24
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+0% Synergy $0.28
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+0% Synergy $0.33
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+0% Synergy $0.25
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.91
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
0% Synergy $0.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.82
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-1% Synergy $5.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $36.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $31.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.05
Commercial District Commercial District
-2% Synergy $7.86
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $32.02
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $17.38
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-2% Synergy $0.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $17.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $36.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $11.39
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-5% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12

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