Goblin King
30th Anniversary Edition 447 • rare
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Collector number
- 447
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jesper Myrfors
- Market price
- $500.00
What it does
Other Goblins get +1/+1 and have mountainwalk.
To become king of the Goblins, one must assassinate the previous king. Thus, only the most foolish seek positions of leadership.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Goblin King first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield to anchor the Goblin tribal archetype. It was created to provide a static lord effect that boosted the power and toughness of all Goblins, a design philosophy that would define aggressive red strategies for decades. This specific version, card number 447, is part of the 30th Anniversary Edition released in 2022, which features a non-tournament-legal commemorative back design and updated foiling techniques on iconic cards from the game's earliest history.
The original Goblin King artwork was illustrated by Melissa A. Benson, whose dark, whimsical style became synonymous with the aesthetic of early Magic sets. Her portrayal of the King emphasized the creature's status through ornate, jagged armor and a menacing posture. By the time of the 30th Anniversary release, the card had become a touchstone of the game’s legacy, and this edition aimed to celebrate the original design's impact while preserving the artistic spirit that helped launch the collectible card game genre.
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