Goblin War Paint

Goblin War Paint originated in the Zendikar expansion set released by Wizards of the Coast in 2009, designed to capture the flavor of the world's aggressive, tribe-focused inhabitants. The card functions as an enchantment that provides a power boost and haste to a creature, mechanically reinforcing the chaotic and impulsive nature associated with goblin creatures in the game's lore. The artwork for the Modern Masters 2015 printing, identified as collector number 115, retains the iconic illustration by Kev Walker, who has been a prolific contributor to the game's visual identity since the late 1990s.

The inclusion of this card in the 2015 Modern Masters set was intended to provide support for red-aligned aggressive archetypes within the limited environment of the draft format. Modern Masters was curated as a compilation set, bringing together influential cards from the game's history to allow players to experience older mechanics in a fresh, balanced context. While the card is a common rarity and serves a utilitarian role in gameplay, its inclusion in this specific set is noted by players for its role in enabling fast-paced, high-aggression strategies favored by goblin-themed decks.