Goblin Chainwhirler
Dominaria 129 • rare
- Set
- Dominaria
- Collector number
- 129
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $0.61
What it does
First strike
When this creature enters, it deals 1 damage to each opponent and each creature and planeswalker they control.
"The trick is, once you get moving, don't stop!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in the 2018 expansion Dominaria, the Goblin Chainwhirler was designed as a powerful board-clearing creature for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Its introduction marked a significant moment for the Red color archetype, providing players with a resilient, aggressive threat that could simultaneously eliminate small-toughness creatures upon entering the battlefield. The card’s design reflected a deliberate effort by Wizards of the Coast to lean into the aggressive Goblin tribal identity while offering tactical utility in competitive formats.
The card’s striking illustration was crafted by artist Svetlin Velinov, who chose a dynamic perspective to capture the ferocity of the character. By emphasizing the kinetic motion of the spinning chains and the creature's menacing posture, Velinov translated the card’s mechanical ability into a visceral visual experience. Upon release, the card was widely recognized for its impact on tournament play, where its efficient stat line and immediate board presence made it a cornerstone of Mono-Red decks during its tenure in the Standard rotation.
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