Goblin

The Goblin token from the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Commander set was released in February 2022 as part of the broader Neon Dynasty expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant return to the Japanese-inspired plane of Kamigawa, reimagined through a cyberpunk aesthetic that blended traditional folklore with futuristic technology. The token was created to support various mechanics found within the expansion's preconstructed decks, which utilized red-aligned strategies that frequently generated small creature tokens.

The illustration was produced under the direction of Wizards of the Coast, maintaining the high visual standards of contemporary Magic tokens while adhering to the neon-noir art style characteristic of the set. It serves as a utilitarian but thematic component of gameplay, designed to represent a standard Goblin creature within the game's rules. While individual token artists are rarely credited as prominently as core set illustrators, the design fits into the cohesive aesthetic of the Neon Dynasty collection, which was generally well-received by the player base for its successful modernization of a classic fantasy setting.