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Wail of the Forgotten is a rare Sorcery from LCI (LCI) costing {U}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Wail of the Forgotten MTG card

Wail of the Forgotten

Sorcery

Card Text

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.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Ryan Valle
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$0.10
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$0.17
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.23
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€0.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wail of the Forgotten? Basics

Wail of the Forgotten is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Wail of the Forgotten cost to cast? Basics

Wail of the Forgotten has a mana cost of {U}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Wail of the Forgotten's mana cost of {U}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Wail of the Forgotten has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Wail of the Forgotten's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Wail of the Forgotten? Pricing

The current market price for Wail of the Forgotten is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Wail of the Forgotten? Pricing

You can purchase Wail of the Forgotten from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Wail of the Forgotten normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.17

Is Wail of the Forgotten legal in Standard? Legality

Wail of the Forgotten is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Wail of the Forgotten legal in Modern? Legality

Wail of the Forgotten is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Wail of the Forgotten legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wail of the Forgotten is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Wail of the Forgotten legal in Pioneer? Legality

Wail of the Forgotten is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Wail of the Forgotten legal in Legacy? Legality

Wail of the Forgotten is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Wail of the Forgotten legal in Vintage? Legality

Wail of the Forgotten is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Wail of the Forgotten legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wail of the Forgotten in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Wail of the Forgotten from? Details

This printing of Wail of the Forgotten is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 244.

Wail of the Forgotten may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wail of the Forgotten's rarity? Details

Wail of the Forgotten is a rare card in LCI.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Wail of the Forgotten? Details

Wail of the Forgotten was illustrated by Ryan Valle.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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