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Magic: The Gathering

Goblin Recruiter

Mystery Booster 2 193 • uncommon

Set
Mystery Booster 2
Collector number
193
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana cost
1 generic mana red mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Red
Artist
Scott Kirschner
Market price
$5.81
$5.81est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
5other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, search your library for any number of Goblin cards, reveal them, then shuffle and put those cards on top in any order.

"Next!"
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • LegacyBanned
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Goblin Recruiter was originally released in the 1996 Alliances expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Christopher Rush, the card was intended to provide a powerful tutor effect for Goblin tribal decks, allowing players to search their library for any number of Goblins and stack them atop their deck. Its ability to generate significant card advantage and set up explosive plays immediately established it as a formidable force in competitive formats.

The version from Mystery Booster 2 features a stylized update to the card’s presentation within the modern frame, while retaining the original, iconic illustration by Rush. This specific release serves as a tribute to the card's enduring legacy in the game's history, highlighting its reputation as one of the most efficient tribal engine cards ever printed. By including it in this curated reprint set, the designers offered players a chance to engage with a classic piece of game mechanics that remains influential to this day.

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