Goblin Matron
Urza's Saga 191 • common
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 191
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- DiTerlizzi
- Market price
- $0.86
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.
There's always room for one more.
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 released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Created during a period of significant mechanical expansion for the game, the card was designed to provide the Goblin tribe with a reliable tutor effect, allowing players to search their libraries for specific creatures to build board synergy. It reflects the set's focus on complex interactions and the strategic importance of creature type tribalism, which became a foundational element of competitive play.
The artwork was illustrated by Kev Walker, a prolific contributor to the game whose style is known for gritty, high-contrast character design. Walker’s depiction captures the Matron as a commanding, somewhat grotesque figure, emphasizing the chaotic and clan-oriented nature of Goblin society. The card was well-received by the player base for its utility, and it has since been reprinted across various supplemental products, solidifying its status as an essential utility piece in formats where creature-based combo decks flourish.
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