Goblin Researcher
Foundations Jumpstart 559 • common
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 559
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
When this creature enters, exile the top card of your library. During any turn you attacked with this creature, you may play that card.
Slonk was struck by lightning twenty-seven times before he got the idea. Another forty-three hits and he'd perfected it.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Goblin Researcher was released in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering set Foundations Jumpstart. This card was designed as part of the broader Jumpstart initiative, which focuses on providing a streamlined, accessible play experience where players can combine pre-constructed packs to create randomized decks for quick matches. The set serves as a baseline for new and returning players, integrating classic archetypes with updated mechanics.
The card features artwork consistent with the vibrant and chaotic aesthetic typical of Goblin-themed cards in the game. It was conceptualized by the Wizards of the Coast design team to emphasize the reckless and often self-defeating nature of Goblins, utilizing thematic gameplay mechanics that reward players for embracing the inherent unpredictability of the creature type. Upon its release, it was well-received by players who enjoy the lighthearted, flavor-driven side of the game.
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