Goblin Assault
Modern Masters 2017 95 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Masters 2017
- Collector number
- 95
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- Market price
- $1.17
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token with haste.
Goblin creatures attack each combat if able.
A goblin raid is a delicate gambit—a blend of stealth, precision, and screaming death.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Goblin Assault was originally released in the 2009 set Alara Reborn, designed as an aggressive red enchantment that forces goblins to attack each turn in exchange for rapid token generation. The card serves as a thematic distillation of goblin culture within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, emphasizing the chaotic and reckless nature of the tribe through a mechanical pressure that benefits aggressive strategies at the cost of tactical flexibility.
The Modern Masters 2017 printing features artwork by Jaime Jones, who sought to capture the visceral, frantic energy of an unending swarm. Jones utilized a bold, dynamic composition that highlights the overwhelming nature of the goblin tide, moving away from more static portrayals of the creatures. Upon its inclusion in the 2017 compilation set, the card was welcomed by players for its role in maintaining the set’s limited environment balance, providing a critical piece for decks focused on board presence and damage output.
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