Magic: The Gathering

Goblin Balloon Brigade

Unlimited Edition 154 • uncommon

Set: Unlimited Edition
Collector number: 154
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Andi Rusu
Market price: $8.49

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$8.49market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$8.35 – $8.49 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature from the Unlimited Edition, this card represents a distinct piece of early game history. Its status as an uncommon find makes it a steady, recognizable addition for anyone building a collection focused on the series' foundational era.

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What it does

red mana: This creature gains flying until end of turn.

"From up here we can drop rocks and arrows and more rocks!" "Uh, yeah boss, but how do we get down?"

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Goblin Balloon Brigade was originally released in the 1993 Alpha set for Magic: The Gathering, later appearing in the 1993 Unlimited Edition as an uncommon creature card. Designed as a quintessential red-aligned goblin, it embodies the chaotic and often self-defeating nature of the tribe, featuring an ability that allows the creature to gain flying at the cost of a red mana. This mechanic captured the whimsical, high-risk playstyle Wizards of the Coast sought to establish for goblins in the game's early years.

The artwork for this specific version was created by Andi Rusu, whose illustrations helped define the early aesthetic of the game. Rusu’s depiction of the goblin—clutching a crude, precarious balloon—leans into the dark yet humorous fantasy tone that characterized the game’s first few sets. While the card is not a tournament staple, it remains a beloved artifact among collectors for its representation of the game’s foundational era and its nostalgic, hand-painted visual style.

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