Magic: The Gathering

Goblin Raider

Ninth Edition S8 • common

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: S8
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Greg Staples
Market price: $0.19

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$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.07 – $0.22 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This creature card represents a common staple in the game, serving as a reliable building block for players assembling their decks. Its inclusion in this specific set offers a look at a classic archetype brought to life through the distinct illustrative style of the artist.

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What it does

This creature can't block.

He's smart for a goblin. He can do two things: hit and run.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Goblin Raider was first introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the 1999 starter set and subsequently appeared in the Ninth Edition core set, which was released in 2005. As a common creature card, it was designed to serve as a low-cost, aggressive staple for red-aligned decks, reflecting the chaotic and expendable nature of goblin hordes that has been a cornerstone of the game's lore since its inception.

The artwork for this specific Ninth Edition printing was commissioned from Greg Staples, a prominent fantasy illustrator known for his atmospheric and gritty style. Staples focused on capturing the frenetic energy and crude weaponry of the goblin raider, moving away from more whimsical depictions to emphasize the creature's role as a skirmisher. Within the context of Ninth Edition, the card was intended to provide accessible gameplay mechanics for newer players while maintaining the visual consistency of the set's broader art direction.

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