Magic: The Gathering

Ogre Taskmaster

Seventh Edition 203 • uncommon

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 203
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Jeff Easley
Market price: $0.19

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$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.17 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Ogre Taskmaster is an uncommon card that forces players to navigate the specific risks of using artifacts, as it punishes those who rely on them by dealing damage. Its presence at the table shifts the focus of a match, making the ownership of such items a liability rather than a simple advantage.

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Card face

What it does

This creature can't block.

Ogres learn how to smash stuff even before they learn how to walk.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ogre Taskmaster was released in 2001 as part of the Seventh Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering. This set was a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast as it marked the transition to a modern card frame design and the first core set to be fully available in multiple languages, aiming to standardize the game's global presence.

The illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the game's history known for his iconic work on the original Black Lotus. Rush sought to capture the brutal, authoritative nature of an ogre overseer, utilizing a gritty aesthetic that defined the visual identity of early Magic creatures. The card was well-received by players for its utility in red-aligned aggressive decks, serving as a functional staple that reinforced the thematic dominance of ogres within that color's strategy.

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About

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