Pummeler for Hire — ruling 1

The value of X is calculated only once, as Pummeler for Hire's last ability resolves.

Pummeler for Hire : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Pummeler for Hire is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

Reach, vigilance Ward (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays .) When this creature enters, you gain X life, where X is the greatest power among Giants you control.

How it works : Pummeler for Hire

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1November 17, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
The value of X is calculated only once, as Pummeler for Hire's last ability resolves.
No other card is named in this ruling.