The Howling Abomination
The Howling Abomination Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Howling Abomination is $0.36 (SLX #13), and the most expensive is $6.10 (SLD #431, Inverted, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.04, down 0.3% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 2223.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $6.06 (2026).
The Howling Abomination Printings & Prices
The Howling Abomination has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted treatments.
Sell The Howling Abomination: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.80 cash for SLD #431 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 49% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #431 | Foil | $3.80 | $7.49 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #431 | Nonfoil | $1.20 | $5.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | SLX #13 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
The Howling Abomination Rules Text & Legality
Haste
The Howling Abomination has trample as long as you've cast three or more spells this turn.
Whenever The Howling Abomination becomes the target of a spell, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn and deals 2 damage to each opponent.
The Howling Abomination is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Howling Abomination has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLX #13 | 2023-02-10 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #431 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Inverted |
| SLD #431 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Inverted |
SLX #13 
SLD #431 The Howling Abomination in Commander
The Howling Abomination is the #14,441 most-played card on EDHREC, down 207 places over the last 30 days.
The Howling Abomination FAQ
How much is The Howling Abomination worth?
The Howling Abomination is worth about $6.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $6.10 across 2 tracked printings.
Is The Howling Abomination legal in Commander?
Yes — The Howling Abomination is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has The Howling Abomination been reprinted?
Yes — The Howling Abomination has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Howling Abomination expensive?
The Howling Abomination holds a $6.04 price because supply is limited to two printings.