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
- $0.07
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
Goblin Battle Jester was released in 2012 as part of the Magic 2013 core set, a collection designed by Wizards of the Coast to provide a balanced, introductory experience for players. Within the game's lore, the card represents the chaotic and often destructive nature of goblin tribes, utilizing a mechanic that rewards players for casting red spells by buffing the jester's power. Its inclusion in the set was intended to support the red color's aggressive playstyle, common in the limited-draft format of the era.
The artwork was commissioned by Steve Prescott, a long-time illustrator for the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Prescott chose to emphasize the Jester’s manic and unpredictable personality, utilizing a vibrant color palette and sharp, angular lines to evoke a sense of frantic energy. The design was received as a functional, if standard, common card, valued by players for its ability to provide incremental advantages during play sessions without disrupting the game's overall power balance.
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