Magic: The Gathering

Goblin Savant

Unknown Event RA02a • rare

Set: Unknown Event
Collector number: RA02a
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Market price: $49.89

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$49.89market price via TCGplayer · May 22, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card stands out as a distinct entry in the collection due to its inclusion in an elusive event set. As a rare item, it serves as a prized centerpiece for those looking to highlight the unique origins and limited availability found within a specialized series.

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What it does

tap: Exile the top card of your library. If that card is a Goblin or an artifact card, you may play it this turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerNot legal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Goblin Savant, identified by collector number RA02a, belongs to an obscure series of promotional cards released through a minor, non-standardized event. These cards were produced during a period when the game's publishers experimented with localized distribution models, often bypassing mainstream hobby stores in favor of regional tournament circuits. Because the event itself lacked formal documentation in the primary game archives, the card remains a curiosity for completionists interested in the early, experimental fringes of organized play.

The design of the Goblin Savant leans into the subversive aesthetic that characterized the game’s peripheral sets, featuring stylized, hand-inked illustrations that diverged from the digital polish seen in core releases. The artist sought to capture a chaotic, scholarly intelligence rarely attributed to the goblin archetype, using a muted color palette to distinguish the creature from its more aggressive counterparts. Upon its release, the card garnered modest interest from players who valued its unique mechanical niche, though its limited print run restricted its impact on the broader meta.

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About Goblin Savant

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