Indrik Stomphowler

Indrik Stomphowler was released in 2015 as part of the Commander 2015 set, specifically within the Plunder the Graves deck. This release marked a period where Wizards of the Coast was expanding the reach of the Commander format by introducing complex, synergistic card designs tailored for multiplayer engagement. The card was created to provide green-aligned decks with a repeatable source of artifact and enchantment removal, reflecting the strategic emphasis on board state management and utility creatures that defined the era's design philosophy.

The card was illustrated by Dave Kendall, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Kendall is known for his atmospheric and sometimes gritty take on fantasy creatures, and for this piece, he depicted the Indrik—a mythological beast often portrayed as a large, deer-like creature—with a sense of formidable scale and woodland power. Upon release, the card was received positively by the community as a solid, budget-friendly inclusion for graveyard-recursion decks, offering a repeatable effect that rewarded players for managing their resources effectively.