Pummeler for Hire

Lorwyn Eclipsed #190

Pummeler for Hire - Lorwyn Eclipsed

Type: Creature — Giant Mercenary

Mana cost: {4}{G}

Card text: Vigilance, reach Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.) When this creature enters, you gain X life, where X is the greatest power among Giants you control.

P/T: 4/4

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Steve Ellis

Released: January 23, 2026

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$0.09 USD · $0.08 USD (Foil) · €0.07 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

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Pummeler for Hire in Lorwyn Eclipsed limited

common

Brambleback Brute
Brambleback Brute
Creature — Giant Warrior

Brute is a Giant that enters with counters, and Pummeler gains life based on the greatest power among Giants, making Brute a solid contributor to the life gain trigger.

uncommon

Hovel Hurler
Hovel Hurler
Creature — Giant Warrior

Hurler is a Giant that can remove counters to give creatures flying, and Pummeler's vigilance and reach create a defensive wall while you gain life from your Giants.

 Boldwyr Aggressor
Boldwyr Aggressor
Creature — Giant Warrior

Aggressor gives all your Giants double strike including Pummeler, and Pummeler's vigilance means it can attack with double strike and still block with reach.

rare

Goliath Daydreamer
Goliath Daydreamer
Creature — Giant Wizard

Daydreamer is a Giant that casts free spells when attacking, and Pummeler's vigilance and reach protect you while you build up exiled spells and gain life from your Giants.

mythic

Curious Colossus
Curious Colossus
Creature — Giant Warrior

Colossus is a Giant that can have high power, and Pummeler's ward and reach help protect your board while gaining life based on your Giants' power.

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