Goblin Piker
Ninth Edition 194★ • common
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 194★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- DiTerlizzi
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Once he'd worked out which end of the thing was sharp, he was promoted to guard duty.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Goblin Piker was first introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the Portal Second Age set, intended as a functional and accessible creature card for newer players. The Ninth Edition printing, which features the artwork by Greg Staples, arrived during the 2005 core set rotation. This release was significant for consolidating various mechanics and creature types from previous expansions into a cohesive, evergreen format that prioritized straightforward gameplay and iconic fantasy tropes.
The design of the Ninth Edition printing reflects the aesthetic shift in the mid-2000s, where Wizards of the Coast sought to provide a modernized look for classic staples. Greg Staples, a long-time contributor to the game, illustrated the Piker with a gritty, character-focused style that emphasizes the chaotic and disposable nature of goblin infantry. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a reliable, if unremarkable, common-rarity creature that served its purpose in limited formats and helped define the baseline power level for aggressive red-colored decks.
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