Magic: The Gathering

Orcish Lumberjack

Coldsnap Theme Decks 210 • common

Set: Coldsnap Theme Decks
Collector number: 210
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Dan Frazier
Market price: $2.18

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What it's worth

$2.18market price via TCGplayer · Aug 9, 2026$2.18 – $2.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Originally printed in Alliances, the Orcish Lumberjack is a staple of early Magic: The Gathering for its ability to generate rapid mana by sacrificing Forests. Its inclusion in the Coldsnap Theme Decks allowed newer players to experience the card's aggressive utility, which remains a key component in red-based combo strategies today.

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Card face

What it does

tap, Sacrifice a Forest: Add three mana in any combination of red mana and/or green mana.

"How did I ever let myself get talked into this project?"— Toothlicker Harj, orcish captain

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Orcish Lumberjack was originally printed in the 1996 expansion Alliances, representing a key component of the set's high-risk, high-reward design philosophy. The card allows players to sacrifice forests for a sudden surge of mana, a mechanic that defined the aggressive and chaotic identity of the Orcish tribes within the game's lore. It was later reprinted in the Coldsnap Theme Decks to maintain availability for players navigating the winter-themed mechanics of that era.

The illustration was crafted by Dan Frazier, one of the original artists for the game whose work is noted for its gritty, expressive style. Frazier focused on the visceral, desperate act of destruction central to the lumberjack's ability, using heavy lines and dynamic posing to convey the intensity of the character. Upon release, the card became a staple for combo-focused deck builders who valued its ability to accelerate play, solidifying its place as a classic piece of utility design.

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About Orcish Lumberjack

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