Goblin Ringleader
Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins 40 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mark Romanoski
- Market price
- $0.77
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Goblin Ringleader on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Goblin Ringleader first appeared in the Scourge expansion in 2003, designed as a powerful utility creature for tribal goblin decks. Its core mechanic—revealing the top four cards of the library and putting all goblins into hand—perfectly captured the chaotic, swarming nature of the creature type. This specific version, numbered 40 in the 2007 Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins set, was created to provide a centerpiece for the Goblins deck, balancing the raw aggression of the archetype with much-needed card advantage.
The artwork for this printing was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa, who leaned into the frenetic and mischievous character of the goblin race. The design intention was to depict the leader as a frantic ringmaster amidst a group of unruly subordinates, emphasizing the creature's role as a strategist for an inherently impulsive tribe. Within the Magic: The Gathering community, the card is widely regarded as a staple of goblin-themed decks, appreciated for both its flavorful design and its efficiency in maintaining pressure during long games.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Goblin Ringleader
Goblin Ringleader is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins 40 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Goblin Ringleader on collecto.rs?
Goblin Ringleader doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Goblin Ringleader?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Goblin Ringleader catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Goblin Ringleader is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
