Hovel Hurler 0230 Foil Magic The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed

Character: Hovel Hurler

Series: Lorwyn Eclipsed

TCG: Magic The Gathering (MTG)

Card Number: 0230 ECL

Rarity: R

Condition: N/A

Grade: Raw

Year: 2025

Illustrator: Chris Seaman

Type: Enchantment

Hovel Hurler is an uncommon Creature — Giant Warrior from the Lorwyn Eclipsed set (ECL), appearing as card number #230 in the standard printing and available in foil.Illustrated by Chris Seaman, this massive 6/7 creature costs {3}{R/W}{R/W} (three generic mana and two red/white hybrid mana) to cast. It enters the battlefield with two -1/-1 counters on it, reflecting a "sleeping giant" theme, and features a unique activated ability: "{R/W}{R/W}, Remove a counter from this creature: Another target creature you control gets +1/+0 and gains flying until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery."

The card’s design encourages a strategic trade-off between its own power and supporting other threats. By removing the -1/-1 counters, players can temporarily buff an ally with flying and increased power, effectively turning the Hurler into a support engine that wakes up to aid its tribe. The flavor text, "Giants love two things: sleeping, and getting rid of things that wake them up," perfectly captures this mechanic, suggesting the Giant prefers slumber but will act aggressively if disturbed. In Limited formats, it serves as a high-impact uncommon that can dominate the board once its counters are managed or removed.

Strategically, Hovel Hurler excels in Boros (red-white) decks that utilize +1/+1 counter removal, sacrifice outlets, or "flying matters" synergies. It pairs well with cards that can remove the initial -1/-1 counters (such as Vigor or Harmonious Emergence) to restore its full 6/7 stats immediately, or with aggressive strategies that leverage the temporary flying buff to push lethal damage. While its hybrid mana cost offers flexibility, the sorcery-speed restriction on its ability requires careful planning, making it a versatile but tactical inclusion in Commander, Modern, and Standard formats.

Rarity:U

#:230

Card Type:Creature — Giant Warrior

P / T:6 / 7

Flavor:Giants love two things: sleeping, and getting rid of things that wake them up.

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