Magic: The Gathering

Workhorse

The List EXO-142 • rare

Set: The List
Collector number: EXO-142
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 6 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: DiTerlizzi
Market price: $4.51

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What it's worth

$4.51market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$3.25 – $4.51 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card within this collection, Workhorse stands out as a unique piece of game design that rewards strategic resource management at the table. The evocative artwork by DiTerlizzi enhances its presence, making it a sought-after addition for those who appreciate both its functional mechanics and its distinctive aesthetic.

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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 originally released in the 2000 expansion set Mercadian Masques, a block defined by its themes of commerce, mercenary activity, and resource management. Designed to fit the set's focus on colorless utility artifacts, the card serves as a versatile creature that allows players to trade life for modular strength, reflecting the mercenary nature of the Mercadian setting.

The artwork was commissioned from Tony DiTerlizzi, a prolific illustrator known for his whimsical yet grounded fantasy style. DiTerlizzi’s design captures the mechanical, industrial aesthetic of the Masques block, portraying the creature as a sturdy, multi-legged automaton. The card later appeared on 'The List', a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs to provide players access to influential cards from throughout the game's history.

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WorkhorseExodus · #142 · rare · 1998$3.09

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About

About Workhorse

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