---
name: "Pummeler for Hire"
mana_cost: "{4}{G}"
cmc: 5
type_line: "Creature — Giant Mercenary"
colors: ["G"]
color_identity: ["G"]
keywords: ["Reach", "Vigilance", "Ward"]
set: "ECL"
set_name: "Lorwyn Eclipsed"
collector_number: "190"
rarity: "uncommon"
artist: "Steve Ellis"
oracle_id: "ffa23c3a-76a8-414f-aa3b-fc09aabd78c5"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/pummeler-for-hire-ecl"
legalities:
  commander: "legal"
  standard: "legal"
  modern: "legal"
  pioneer: "legal"
  legacy: "legal"
  vintage: "legal"
  pauper: "not_legal"
  penny: "not_legal"
---

# Pummeler for Hire
- **Mana Cost:** `{4}{G}` (CMC: 5)
- **Type:** Creature — Giant Mercenary
- **Power/Toughness:** 4/4
- **Keywords:** Reach, Vigilance, Ward

## Oracle Text
Reach, vigilance
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.

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## Printing Details
- **Set:** Lorwyn Eclipsed (ECL) #190
- **Rarity:** Uncommon
- **Artist:** Steve Ellis
- **Total Printings:** 6 across all historical editions

## Format Legalities
Commander: `legal` | Standard: `legal` | Modern: `legal` | Pioneer: `legal` | Legacy: `legal` | Vintage: `legal` | Pauper: `not_legal` | Penny: `not_legal`