Goblin Soothsayer
Mirage 179 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 179
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Robert Bliss
- Market price
- $0.95
What it does
red mana, tap, Sacrifice a Goblin: Red creatures get +1/+1 until end of turn.
"I see a great victory and rivers of blood. And . . . hmm, looks like a spleen."— Grishnak, goblin soothsayer
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Goblin Soothsayer was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Mirage served as the first set designed to function as a standalone drafting environment, marking a shift in the game's evolution toward more structured play. The card reflects the set's aesthetic transition toward more painterly, atmospheric art styles that characterized the mid-90s era of the game.
The artwork was illustrated by Susan Van Camp, a long-time contributor to the series known for her distinct, illustrative style. In this piece, she aimed to capture the manic and cryptic nature of the goblin race, depicting a figure adorned with ritualistic elements to signify its role as a shaman or prophet. The card was received as a utility creature within the red color identity, valued for its ability to manipulate the library and influence the flow of the game through strategic deck attrition.
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