Magic: The Gathering

Goblin Mime

Arena League 2004 12 • rare

Set: Arena League 2004
Collector number: 12
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Dan Frazier
Market price: $1.99

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$1.99market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.82 – $1.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Arena League, this item represents a unique intersection of tournament play and specialized promotional distribution. It serves as a distinct memento of the organized play environment, making it a sought-after piece for those who value cards tied to specific competitive series.

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Card face

What it does

When you speak, sacrifice this creature.

Mung noticed a few clouds gathering in the sky. Perhaps today he could perform his "walking against the wind" routine.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerNot legal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Goblin Mime card was released as a promotional item for the 2004 Arena League, a specialized tournament series organized by Wizards of the Coast for local gaming stores. Designed to incentivize organized play, these cards featured unique foil treatments and updated frame aesthetics, distinguishing them from their original base-set counterparts and making them highly sought after by collectors of the period.

The illustration was created by artist Greg Staples, known for his atmospheric and character-driven work within the fantasy genre. In conceptualizing the Goblin Mime, Staples leaned into the inherent humor of the creature type while maintaining the gritty, detailed aesthetic characteristic of early 2000s trading card art. The card was well-received by the player base for its quirky ability, which adds a layer of interactive strategy to gameplay that reflects the lighthearted spirit of the Arena League program.

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