Goblin War Drums
Fallen Empires 58a • common
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 58a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Creatures you control have menace. (They can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
"The Goblins' dreaded War Drums struck terror into the hearts of even their bravest foes."— *Sarpadian Empires, vol. IV*
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 Fallen Empires, the fourth expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. The set was conceived as a narrative-driven exploration of a world consumed by civil war and resource scarcity, where factions like the Goblins faced societal collapse. This card represents the frantic, aggressive nature of the Goblin forces during this period of decline.
The card features artwork by Anson Maddocks, one of the original illustrators for the game. Maddocks utilized a gritty, expressive style that defined the visual identity of early Magic sets, emphasizing the chaotic and somewhat grotesque aesthetic of the Goblins. Upon its release, the card became a recognizable utility piece for red-aligned decks due to its ability to force opponents into unfavorable combat situations.
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