Goblin War Drums
Fallen Empires 58d • common
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 58d
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jeff A. Menges
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Creatures you control have menace. (They can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
When creating a new War Drum, Goblin designers sought out the highest quality skulls. Serra Angel skulls were most highly prized, although most acknowledged that the skull of the exotic Sea Serpent made for a richer tone.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Goblin War Drums was released in 1994 as part of the Fallen Empires expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set, the fourth expansion in the game's history, explored the crumbling of an ancient empire through a conflict between various tribal factions. The card was designed to represent the chaotic, aggressive nature of goblin warfare, functioning as a global enchantment that forces opponents into disadvantageous combat situations.
The artwork for the 58d variant was created by fantasy illustrator Dan Frazier, whose work helped define the early visual identity of the game. Frazier utilized a raw, visceral style to depict the chaotic drums of war, emphasizing the thematic intensity of the goblin tribes. Upon release, the card became a staple for aggressive red-aligned decks, recognized for its ability to dictate the flow of the battlefield and punish defensive strategies.
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