Goblin Battle Jester
Magic 2013 135 • common
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 135
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Whenever you cast a red spell, target creature can't block this turn.
Somehow goblins found a tactical advantage by sending a clown to war.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Goblin Battle Jester was released as part of the Magic 2013 core set in July 2012. Core sets of this era were designed to serve as both an entry point for new players and a refresher for veterans, featuring a mix of reprints and new mechanical designs that showcased the current color identity of the game. The card was specifically crafted to support the red color's aggressive 'goblin tribal' archetype, which was a focal point for the set's limited environment.
The artwork was illustrated by Dave Kendall, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Kendall is known for his gritty, detailed style, and for this piece, he leaned into the chaotic and unsettling nature of a jester aligned with a goblin horde. The design aim was to evoke a sense of frantic combat utility, and upon release, it was recognized by players as a solid role-player in Draft and Sealed formats rather than a centerpiece for competitive constructed play.
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