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
- $1.17
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 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Drawing deep inspiration from Japanese mythology and folklore, the set explored a conflict between the mortal realm and the spirit world. Horobi represents one of the malevolent Kami, or spirits, that haunt the landscape, reflecting the set's dark, gothic aesthetic and focus on tribal synergy.
The card's striking illustration was created by renowned British comic artist John Bolton. Known for his atmospheric, painterly style and work on titles like The Sandman, Bolton brought a haunting, fluid quality to the creature's design. The card is mechanically significant for its unique drawback-driven ability, which punishes players for targeting creatures, solidifying its status as a distinct and memorable piece of early 2000s Magic history.
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