Horn of the Mark is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.
Official card text
Whenever two or more creatures you control attack a player, look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Complete guide
The Horn of the Mark is a legendary artifact that rewards aggressive strategies by replenishing your hand as you march into battle. It is an essential tool for creature-heavy decks that want to maintain momentum without running out of resources. By attacking the right targets, you can dig deep into your library for your next threat.
What It Does
Horn of the Mark features a triggered ability that activates during your declare attackers step. If you declare two or more creatures as attackers against the same player, you get to look at the top five cards of your library. You can then pick one creature card from those five, reveal it to all players, and put it into your hand, while the rest go to the bottom of your deck in a random order.
How It Resolves Step by Step
First, you must declare your attackers. If at least two creatures are assigned to attack a specific player, the Horn's ability is put onto the stack. When the ability resolves, you look at the top five cards of your library. Even if you find multiple creature cards, you may only choose one to reveal and put into your hand. The remaining cards, including any other creatures you didn't pick, are placed on the bottom of your library in a random order. Note that if you attack different players with two creatures each in a multiplayer game, the ability triggers once for each player attacked this way.
Common Mistakes
A frequent error is assuming that attacking planeswalkers or battles counts toward the trigger. According to the official rulings, the creatures must attack a player directly. If you attack a player with one creature and a planeswalker they control with another, the Horn will not trigger. Additionally, the creatures must be declared as attackers at the same time; creatures that enter the battlefield already attacking do not count toward the 'two or more creatures' requirement for the trigger.
When to Play It
This artifact is best played early in the game to maximize the number of triggers you receive. Since it only costs two mana, you can easily deploy it before your main combat forces are ready. It is particularly effective in 'Go-Wide' decks where you have plenty of small creatures to ensure the condition is met every turn.
Interaction examples
Sol RingOn turn one, you play a land and cast Sol Ring. You can immediately tap Sol Ring for two colorless mana to cast Horn of the Mark. This allows you to have the Horn on the battlefield before you even play your first creature, ensuring you don't miss any trigger opportunities on subsequent turns.
Arcane SignetIf you have Horn of the Mark on the battlefield and use its ability to find a powerful creature card, you may still need the right colors to cast it. By having Arcane Signet in play, you ensure that once the Horn puts a creature into your hand, you have the mana flexibility to cast that creature during your second main phase.
Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.
How it works : Horn of the Mark
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
- #1· Wizards of the Coast
Two or more creatures you control must attack the same player in order for Horn of the Mark's ability to trigger. Creatures you control that attack planeswalkers that player controls or battles that player is protecting won't count toward Horn of the Mark's trigger condition.
No other card is named in this ruling.
- #2· Wizards of the Coast
In a multiplayer game, Horn of the Mark's triggered ability triggers once for each player you attack with at least two creatures.
No other card is named in this ruling.
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