Quick Answer

Workhorse is a rare Artifact Creature — Horse from EXO (EXO) costing {6}. Current price: $1.79 USD. Legal in Commander.

Workhorse MTG card

Workhorse

Artifact Creature — Horse

Card Text

This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Add {C}.

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 6.0 EXO EXO 🎨 DiTerlizzi

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Workhorse? Basics

Workhorse is a Artifact Creature — Horse card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Add {C}."

How much mana does Workhorse cost to cast? Basics

Workhorse has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Workhorse's mana cost of {6} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Workhorse has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Workhorse's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Add {C}."

What is the current price of Workhorse? Pricing

The current market price for Workhorse is approximately $1.79 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.0 EUR.

Where can I buy Workhorse? Pricing

You can purchase Workhorse from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Workhorse legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Workhorse in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Workhorse legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Workhorse in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Workhorse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Workhorse is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Workhorse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Workhorse in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Workhorse legal in Legacy? Legality

Workhorse is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Workhorse legal in Vintage? Legality

Workhorse is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Workhorse legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Workhorse in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Workhorse from? Details

This printing of Workhorse is from EXO (EXO), with collector number 142.

Workhorse may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Workhorse's rarity? Details

Workhorse is a rare card in EXO.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Workhorse? Details

Workhorse was illustrated by DiTerlizzi.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Workhorse's power and toughness? Details

Workhorse is a 0/0 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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