Goblin Chieftain
Magic 2010 139 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 139
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Sam Wood
- Market price
- $4.73
What it does
Haste (This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)
Other Goblin creatures you control get +1/+1 and have haste.
"We are goblinkind, heirs to the mountain empires of chieftains past. Rest is death to us, and arson is our call to war."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Goblin Chieftain was introduced in the Magic 2010 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2009. This set marked a significant shift in Magic: The Gathering history as it moved away from the tradition of including old cards in core sets, opting instead to introduce new, flavorful designs alongside established classics. The Chieftain was created as a quintessential tribal lord for the Goblin creature type, designed to provide both a power boost and haste to its kin, effectively serving as a cornerstone for aggressive red decks.
The artwork for the card was rendered by artist Greg Staples, whose work often features high-contrast, atmospheric lighting. Staples depicted the chieftain as a formidable and battle-hardened leader, leaning into the chaotic yet organized nature of a goblin warband. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency and synergy, becoming a staple in red-based aggressive strategies throughout its time in the Standard format and remaining a beloved utility creature in casual tribal formats like Commander.
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