Hovel Hurler vs Life Matrix — MTG Card Comparison
Hovel Hurler and Life Matrix are closely matched. Life Matrix costs less mana (4 vs 5). Choose based on your deck's specific needs.
Hovel Hurler
This creature enters with two -1/-1 counters on it.
{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.
Life Matrix
{4}, {T}: Put a matrix counter on target creature and that creature gains "Remove a matrix counter from this creature: Regenerate this creature." Activate only during your upkeep.
| Stat | Hovel Hurler | Life Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {3}{R/W}{R/W} | {4} |
| CMC | 5 | 4 |
| Type | Creature — Giant Warrior | Artifact |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Rare |
| Set | Lorwyn Eclipsed | Legends |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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