Horobi's Whisper
Betrayers of Kamigawa 70 • common
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 70
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Aleksi Briclot
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
If you control a Swamp, destroy target nonblack creature.
Splice onto Arcane—Exile four cards from your graveyard. (As you cast an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card's effects to that spell.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Horobi's Whisper on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Horobi's Whisper was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa set for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the Japanese-inspired Kamigawa plane, specifically the conflict between the mortals and the spirit world. This black-aligned card captures the set's recurring themes of sacrifice and dark spiritual pacts, providing players with a targeted removal effect that reflects the ominous aesthetic of the Kamigawa narrative.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Arnie Swekel, who contributed significantly to the visual identity of early 2000s Magic expansions. Swekel’s design employs deep shadows and jagged, spectral imagery to align with the lore of the spirit-warping Whispering Woods. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, flavorful inclusion for black-themed decks, appreciated for its specific ability to eliminate creatures that had been targeted by other spells or effects.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Horobi's Whisper
Horobi's Whisper is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Betrayers of Kamigawa 70 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Horobi's Whisper on collecto.rs?
Horobi's Whisper doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Horobi's Whisper?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Horobi's Whisper catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Horobi's Whisper is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
