Horobi, Death's Wail
Champions of Kamigawa 117 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- John Bolton
- Market price
- $1.68
What it does
Flying
Whenever a creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, destroy that creature.
"From the ashes of Reito rose a new kami. And thereafter at every battle came Horobi, Death's Wail."— *The History of Kamigawa*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Horobi, Death's Wail was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa set, the first installment in a block heavily inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology. Within the game's narrative, Horobi is depicted as a powerful spirit of the spirit realm, or Kami, whose presence causes any creature targeted by a spell or ability to perish instantly. This design reflects the set's central theme of the conflict between the mortal world and the spirit world, emphasizing the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the Kami.
The card was illustrated by Nottsuo, whose work on this piece emphasizes the ethereal and menacing quality of the creature through dark, swirling aesthetics consistent with the set's gothic-inspired interpretation of Shinto animism. Mechanically, Horobi is remembered for its unique and punishing interaction with the game's rules, often forcing players to drastically alter their playstyle to avoid losing their entire board state to simple targeting effects. It remains a notable example of the high-risk, high-reward design philosophy prevalent during the Kamigawa expansion.
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