Goblin Assault
Shards of Alara 101 • rare
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- Market price
- $0.92
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 released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced the concept of the Alara shard, a world divided into five distinct planes, with the card representing the chaotic and aggressive Jund shard. Mechanically, the enchantment forces the player to create a Goblin creature token every turn while compelling all Goblins to attack, reflecting the relentless and sacrificial nature of the Jund ecosystem.
The card’s visual identity was crafted by artist Jaime Jones, who aimed to capture the visceral, high-energy aesthetic associated with Jund’s goblin culture. His illustration depicts a swarm of creatures mid-charge, emphasizing movement and the overwhelming pressure of a goblin assault. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its aggressive design, becoming a distinct element of red-aligned deck strategies that prioritized early-game momentum over defensive longevity.
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