Goblin Grenade

Goblin Grenade was originally introduced in the 1994 Fallen Empires expansion as a quintessential example of the aggressive, high-risk goblin tribal archetype. The card was designed to capture the flavor of chaotic, reckless goblin warfare, allowing a player to sacrifice a goblin to deal significant damage to an opponent or creature. Its inclusion in 'The List' is a nod to its status as a staple of red-aligned deck building across Magic: The Gathering history.

The original illustration by Christopher Rush became iconic for its visceral depiction of the card's function. The art captures the frantic intensity of the goblin faction, contributing to the card's enduring popularity and its frequent reprints in supplemental sets and curated lists like the one sourced from the M12 set era. It remains a hallmark of efficient burn spells, valued for its low mana cost and its ability to turn small creatures into immediate lethality.