Goblin Piledriver
Onslaught 205 • rare
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 205
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $30.43
What it does
Protection from blue (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything blue.)
Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +2/+0 until end of turn for each other attacking Goblin.
Throw enough goblins at any problem and it should go away. At the very least, there'll be fewer goblins.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Goblin Piledriver was released in the 2002 Magic: The Gathering set Onslaught, a release heavily focused on tribal synergies that revitalized the popular Goblin creature type. Designed to be a high-impact aggressive threat, the card rewards players for committing multiple Goblins to the battlefield by granting it a significant temporary power boost when it attacks. This mechanic solidified its position as a cornerstone of red-based aggressive strategies in various competitive formats, particularly within the Eternal formats where Goblin decks have seen recurring success.
The artwork for this card was provided by Matt Cavotta, a prolific illustrator whose work defined much of the visual identity for Magic: The Gathering during the early 2000s. Cavotta’s depiction emphasizes the chaotic, energetic, and slightly humorous nature of the Goblin race, showcasing the creature wielding heavy, makeshift machinery that reflects the card's explosive combat potential. Upon its arrival, the card was widely received as a powerful archetype staple, and its design has remained an influential touchstone for how aggressive tribal creatures are balanced in modern card design.
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