Goblin Tutor

Goblin Tutor was released in 1998 as part of the Unglued set, Wizards of the Coast's first foray into a satirical, 'silver-bordered' expansion designed specifically for casual play rather than tournament viability. The set was created to explore the lighter side of Magic: The Gathering, incorporating mechanics that broke traditional rules or required physical interaction with cards in ways that would be impossible in a standard, competitive setting.

The card was illustrated by Phil Foglio, an artist renowned for his whimsical and humorous style, which was instrumental in establishing the identity of the Unglued set. Foglio’s design captures a chaotic scene where a goblin frantically searches through a deck, reflecting the card's ability to search the library for a specific card at the cost of rolling a die. The design was well received by the community as a quintessential example of the 'un-set' philosophy, prioritizing humor and unpredictable gameplay over the rigid constraints of the game's core rulebook.