Magic: The Gathering

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: $0.82

Add this to your collection →Add to wishlist Buy this card on eBay

$0.82est. via TCGplayer

0collectors have this

0copies owned

0copies listed for sale

Market

What it's worth

$0.82market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.40 – $0.82 over the tracked period

Estimate for a typical copy of Goblin Soothsayer; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.

Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon creature from the Mirage set serves as a unique tactical piece for players seeking to influence the flow of their deck. Its inclusion in this specific collection highlights the variety of mechanics found in early card sets, making it a sought-after functional card for those who value thematic and strategic depth.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Card face

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

Formats

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

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.

Buy

Where to find one

Search for Goblin Soothsayer on the marketplaces collectors use.

Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Provenance

Where it came from

The Goblin Soothsayer was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for being the first to be designed as a standalone block, marking a shift in the game's development process toward thematic cohesion and the introduction of new mechanics like flanking and phasing. It emerged during a period of rapid expansion for the game, aiming to ground the player experience in the tropical, war-torn setting of Jamuraa.

The artwork was provided by Robert Bliss, who contributed several pieces to the set during the mid-nineties. His depiction of the soothsayer captures the gritty, primitive aesthetic associated with the goblin tribes of the region, utilizing the dark, painterly style that defined the visual identity of early Magic sets. The card was received as a functional, if niche, utility creature that allowed players to manipulate the battlefield, reflecting the broader design goal of providing players with meaningful tactical choices at the uncommon rarity level.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Collectors

Who's collecting this

Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.

Nobody public has added this card yet — be the first.

About

About Goblin Soothsayer

Goblin Soothsayer is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Mirage 179 • 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 Soothsayer on collecto.rs?

Goblin Soothsayer 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 Soothsayer?

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 Soothsayer catalog entry come from?

The catalog entry for Goblin Soothsayer is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.