Dwarven Mauler

The Hobbit #95

Dwarven Mauler - The Hobbit

Type: Creature — Dwarf Warrior

Mana cost: {R}

Card text: Equip abilities you activate that target this creature cost {2} less to activate.

P/T: 2/1

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Nathaniel Himawan

"There rose from across the valley a deep-throated roar. With cries of "Moria!" and "Dáin, Dáin!" the Dwarves of the Iron Hills plunged in."

Released: August 14, 2026

Prices

$0.27 USD · $0.30 USD (Foil) · €0.14 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Is Dwarven Mauler good in The Hobbit Limited?

In The Hobbit Limited we rate Dwarven Mauler C tier — average filler.

Ratings come from the draft tier list for The Hobbit and from reviews submitted by players in the Limited set review.

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Dwarven Mauler in The Hobbit limited

common

Dwarven Shortsword
Dwarven Shortsword
Artifact — Equipment

Dwarven Shortsword creates a Dwarf token that can be equipped, and Dwarven Mauler's cost reduction makes re-equipping or moving the sword much cheaper.

 Iron Hills Stalwart
Iron Hills Stalwart
Creature — Dwarf Warrior

Iron Hills Stalwart attaches Equipment on entry, and Dwarven Mauler makes subsequent equip activations cost {2} less, enabling a very efficient Equipment-focused Dwarf strategy.

 Well-Worn Spatula
Well-Worn Spatula
Artifact — Equipment

Well-Worn Spatula has a cheap equip cost of {1} that becomes free with Dwarven Mauler's reduction, letting you freely move it between creatures each turn.

uncommon

Dwarven Mattock
Dwarven Mattock
Artifact — Equipment

Dwarven Mattock has a {3} equip cost that drops to {1} with Dwarven Mauler, making the powerful +2/+2 and ward {1} bonus extremely affordable to move around.

rare

Dáin Ironfoot
Dáin Ironfoot
Legendary Creature — Dwarf Noble

Dáin grants double strike to equipped attacking creatures, and Dwarven Mauler ensures you can cheaply equip multiple creatures to maximize the number of double strikers each combat.

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