Wail of the Forgotten is a Rare sorcery from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, numbered 244, featuring the Descend mechanic and mana cost {U}{B}.
Wail of the Forgotten
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Wail of the Forgotten, identified as card number 244 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, is a Blue and Black sorcery that offers strategic versatility through its unique Descend mechanic. Designed by artist Ryan Valle, this Rare card requires a mana cost of two mana, specifically one Blue and one Black, to enter play. The card’s functionality allows players to choose between returning a nonland permanent to its owner’s hand, forcing an opponent to discard a card, or revealing the top three cards of their library to add one to their hand while placing the rest into the graveyard. When the Descend threshold of eight permanent cards is met in the graveyard, the spell grants the caster the flexibility to select multiple effects instead of just one. For collectors, Wail of the Forgotten represents a notable piece of the LCI set's narrative and mechanical depth. Its distinct color identity and dual-mode capabilities make it a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection. Whether you are building a themed set or exploring the strategic landscape of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, this card provides both aesthetic and functional value. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan continues to be a popular era for fans of the game, and Wail of the Forgotten stands as a key component for those interested in the Blue and Black color pair. Understanding the card's role and design helps collectors appreciate its place within the broader Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Card Details
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Wail of the Forgotten
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Ryan Valle
Card Stock
English
{U}{B}
Sorcery
B, U
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Descend 8 — Choose one. If there are eight or more permanent cards in your graveyard as you cast this spell, choose one or more instead. • Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. • Target opponent discards a card. • Look at the top three cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.
