Magic: The Gathering

Goblin Elite Infantry

Seventh Edition 187 • common

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 187
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Daren Bader
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.09 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a fundamental piece from the Seventh Edition set, representing the common rarity tier that forms the backbone of any well-rounded collection. Its presence serves as a classic example of the small, aggressive creatures that define the style and strategy of its faction.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -1/-1 until end of turn.

We're elite. You're not.— Infantry motto

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Goblin Elite Infantry card debuted in the Seventh Edition of Magic: The Gathering, released in 2001. As a core set, Seventh Edition was designed to provide a stable foundation for the game, featuring reprints of iconic cards alongside updated card frame aesthetics. This particular unit was included to bolster the aggressive Goblin tribal archetypes that had become a staple of red-deck strategies in early tournament play.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and celebrated illustrators in the game's history. Rush was known for his evocative, high-fantasy style, and his depiction of the infantry aimed to capture the chaotic yet organized menace of a goblin war party. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its straightforward utility and the nostalgic value of its classic fantasy imagery, solidifying its place as a reliable common in the set's rotation.

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