Magic: The Gathering

Workhorse

Exodus 142 • rare

Set: Exodus
Collector number: 142
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 6 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: DiTerlizzi
Market price: $3.73

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Market

What it's worth

$3.73market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$2.37 – $3.73 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Exodus set, this item represents a specialized mechanical tool within the broader ecosystem of the game. Its inclusion at a high rarity tier marks it as a distinct piece for those looking to round out their collection with foundational gameplay assets.

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Card face

What it does

This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it.

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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

Workhorse was released in 1998 as part of the Exodus expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to complete the Rath cycle, introducing complex mechanics like the modular ability seen on this creature. Its creation reflects the era's focus on high-utility artifacts that could be deployed across various color decks, providing players with versatile board presence through its self-sacrificing +1/+1 counter distribution system.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's history. Rush utilized a stark, industrial aesthetic to emphasize the creature's mechanical nature, aligning with the dark, artifact-heavy themes of the Rath setting. Upon release, the card was received as a solid mid-tier inclusion for casual play and certain niche combo archetypes, valued primarily for its flexibility and ability to manipulate counter-based synergies during an active turn.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

WorkhorseThe List · #EXO-142 · rare · 2020$4.60

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About

About Workhorse

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