Mage Wars: Dragonclaw Wolverine Promo Card

If you’ve dived into the world of Mage Wars, you already know that every creature brings its own personality and impact on the board. In 2014, Gen Con handed out a promotional card that upgrades one of the game’s most iconic figures: the Dragonclaw Wolverine. This card isn’t a replacement for any base‑game monster, but it can be played as an extra creature card when you’re allowed to use promos.

The Dragonclaw Wolverine is a 14‑mana creature that costs 14 mana to play. It has 13 health and 2 armor, and is marked “Fast Attack,” meaning it can attack every turn regardless of whether it’s your turn or not. Its main attack, “Ripping Claws,” rolls three dice; if the total is 8 or more, it inflicts bleed and gains a +1 piercing bonus. Additionally, for each token it accumulates, its armor increases by +1, making it harder to bring down. If it has three or more rage tokens, the attack gains a counter‑strike effect, letting it return damage to the attacker.

The card celebrates the core mechanics of Mage Wars: dice rolls that determine action success, simultaneous action selection that keeps the game moving fast, and area control that decides who dominates the board. As a promo, it adds an extra layer of strategy for those who already master the game and want to experiment with combat variations. If you enjoy cards that shift the flow of battle and have a deck ready to use promos, the Dragonclaw Wolverine will be a solid addition to your collection.