Magic: The Gathering

Wail of War

Tarkir: Dragonstorm 98 • uncommon

Set: Tarkir: Dragonstorm
Collector number: 98
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black
Artist: Izzy
Market price: $0.21

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$0.21market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$0.08 – $0.21 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Wail of War is an uncommon instant from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm set, featuring dramatic, evocative artwork by Izzy that captures the chaos of a battlefield. Collectors often prize cards from this set for their thematic focus on the shifting, conflict-ridden history of the Tarkir plane.

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What it does

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• Creatures target opponent controls get -1/-1 until end of turn.

• Return up to two target creature cards from your graveyard to your hand.

Mardu war shrieks ensure their enemies are defeated before the battle even starts.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Wail of War was released in 2014 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Khans of Tarkir, which introduced players to a plane defined by warring clans and shifting timelines. The card belongs to the Mardu Horde, a clan characterized by speed, aggression, and a nomadic, dragon-worshipping warrior culture. It was designed to mechanically represent the chaotic, overwhelming nature of a battlefield raid, forcing creatures to attack and creating tactical windows for combat-focused players.

The artwork was commissioned from Izzy, an artist known for his dramatic lighting and fluid, dynamic compositions. In this piece, Izzy focused on conveying the kinetic energy of a battle cry, using sharp lines and a warm, chaotic color palette to emphasize the urgency of the moment. The card saw moderate play in limited formats upon its release, where its ability to manipulate combat phases provided players with a unique tool to punish opponents who were unprepared for sudden aggression.

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