Goblin Matron
Anthologies 35 • uncommon
- Set
- Anthologies
- Collector number
- 35
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Daniel Gelon
- Market price
- $2.41
What it does
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Goblin card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Goblin Matron was originally printed in the Urza's Saga expansion in 1998, but this specific iteration comes from the 1998 Anthologies set. Anthologies was a unique release designed as a box set that curated popular cards from the early years of Magic: The Gathering, serving as a retrospective to celebrate the game's initial growth. It was intended to provide players with a structured way to experience the mechanics and tribal themes that defined the game's first five years.
The card was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg, a renowned comic book artist best known for his work on The Sandman series. Dringenberg’s design focused on the grotesque yet whimsical nature of goblin society, emphasizing the Matron’s role as a tactical matriarch capable of searching a player's library for more goblin allies. The card became a staple in tribal decks, earning a reputation for its efficiency and reliability, which solidified its status as a foundational piece in competitive and casual play alike.
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