Goblin King
Eighth Edition 190 • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 190
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ron Spears
- Market price
- $5.44
What it does
Other Goblins get +1/+1 and have mountainwalk.
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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 card, appearing as card 190 in the Eighth Edition core set, is a foundational element of Magic: The Gathering. Originally released in the Alpha set, this version features artwork by Greg Staples, who was commissioned to provide a gritty, contemporary aesthetic for the 2003 base set update. The design remains faithful to the creature's mechanical identity as a lord that grants a power and toughness boost to all other goblin creatures on the battlefield.
Eighth Edition was a landmark release in the game's history, as it introduced the modern white-bordered design and a new frame layout intended to improve legibility. The inclusion of the Goblin King in this set served to maintain the presence of iconic tribal synergy cards as the game transitioned into its modern era. Staples' illustration emphasizes the character's status as a tactical leader, framing the goblin within a dark, foreboding environment that aligns with the visual overhaul of the set.
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