Goblin Archaeologist
Darksteel 63 • uncommon
- Set
- Darksteel
- Collector number
- 63
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $0.50
What it does
red mana, tap: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, destroy target artifact and untap this creature. If you lose the flip, sacrifice this creature.
Always easily impressed, Durg was about to be blown away.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Goblin Archaeologist was released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the metal-infused plane of Mirrodin, the card reflects the set's central focus on artifacts and mechanical interaction. The creature type and ability were designed to capture the chaotic and unpredictable nature of goblin interactions with complex machinery, fitting firmly into the flavor of the Mirrodin block.
The artwork for this card was created by illustrator Greg Staples. Known for his atmospheric and detailed style, Staples leaned into the gritty, industrial aesthetic of the Darksteel environment to depict the goblin amidst discarded remnants of metal. The design was well-received by players for its thematic consistency, as it provided a distinct, high-risk mechanical flavor that rewarded players for successfully navigating the set's artifact-heavy environment.
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