Magic: The Gathering

Dwarven Strike Force

Odyssey 188 • uncommon

Set: Odyssey
Collector number: 188
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Mike Ploog
Market price: $0.20

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$0.20market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.20 – $0.22 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature from the Odyssey set, this card serves as a specialized addition to any deck focused on aggressive board presence. Its inclusion in this series highlights a period where strategic, combat-oriented creature cards were central to the play experience.

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What it does

Discard a card at random: This creature gains first strike and haste until end of turn.

Any given foothill may hide dozens of dwarves waiting to spill from their tunnels like fire ants.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Dwarven Strike Force was released in 2001 as part of the Odyssey expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on a graveyard-centric mechanic, introducing players to the war-torn landscape of Otaria. The card was designed as an uncommon creature, intended to provide aggressive red-aligned utility within the limited format of the time, reflecting the set's broader theme of high-stakes, fast-paced conflict between rival factions.

The artwork was commissioned from Mike Ploog, a renowned illustrator whose background in cinematic animation and comic book artistry brought a distinct, character-driven aesthetic to the card. Ploog’s depiction of the dwarven soldiers emphasizes a rugged, kinetic energy that aligns with the creature's mechanical focus on rapid assault. Upon its debut, the card was recognized for its evocative visual style, which stood out within the expansion’s overall artistic direction.

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