Goblin Ringleader
Apocalypse 62 • uncommon
- Set
- Apocalypse
- Collector number
- 62
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mark Romanoski
- Market price
- $4.53
What it does
Haste (This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)
When this creature enters, reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all Goblin cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
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 Ringleader debuted in the 2001 Magic: The Gathering set Apocalypse, the concluding chapter of the Invasion block. It was designed as a thematic centerpiece for goblin tribal decks, utilizing a unique card-advantage mechanic that mirrored the chaotic, horde-based nature of the goblin race within the game's lore. Its introduction marked a shift toward more synergistic creature-type support, which became a staple of modern set design.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Daren Bader, who leaned into a gritty, energetic aesthetic that captured the creature's role as a frenzied commander. By depicting the goblin amidst a disorganized group of peers, Bader effectively communicated the mechanic of 'gathering' other goblins from the top of the player's library. The card was well-received by players for its efficiency, eventually becoming a foundational staple in legacy formats, particularly in the Goblins archetype.
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