The Wail of the Forgotten foil card (LCI #343) is a rare sorcery from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion.
Wail of the Forgotten
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Wail of the Forgotten, card number 343 in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, is a rare sorcery that adds strategic depth to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2023, this two-mana spell features a blue and black color identity, making it a versatile tool for decks focusing on graveyard interaction and resource disruption. The card's unique Descend mechanic allows players to choose from three distinct effects: returning a nonland permanent to its owner's hand, forcing an opponent to discard a card, or looking at the top three cards of their library to manipulate their draw. If the player has eight or more permanent cards in their graveyard, they can choose one or more of these effects simultaneously, significantly increasing the card's potential impact in the late game. Illustrated by Bene Rohlmann, the foil treatment of this card enhances its visual appeal for collectors. For collectors, owning this foil version provides a tangible piece of the expansion's legacy, appealing to those who appreciate both the gameplay mechanics and the artistic presentation of Magic cards. The combination of strategic utility and foil finish makes this card a notable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Wail of the Forgotten
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Bene Rohlmann
Card Stock
English
Foil
{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.