Magic: The Gathering

Goblin War Paint

Battle for Zendikar 146 • common

Set: Battle for Zendikar
Collector number: 146
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Karl Kopinski
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.09 – $0.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an enchantment from the Battle for Zendikar set, Goblin War Paint allows a player to grant a creature increased power and the ability to attack immediately. This common card is a functional tool for decks focused on aggressive strategies, where the surge of speed it provides can shift the momentum of a match.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has haste.

"The Eldrazi may not be intimidated, but if it boosts the goblins' confidence, I see no reason to discourage it."— Jalun, Affa sentry

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Goblin War Paint was released in 2015 as part of the Battle for Zendikar set, a block centered on the theme of survival and exploration in an unstable, mana-rich world. The card serves as a thematic continuation of the enchantment's history within Magic: The Gathering, designed to represent the aggressive and unpredictable nature of the Zendikari goblins as they faced the impending threat of the Eldrazi titans.

The artwork was provided by Karl Kopinski, a prolific fantasy illustrator known for his gritty and expressive character work. Kopinski utilized a dynamic composition to emphasize the feral intensity of the goblin subject, focusing on the visceral application of ritualistic paint. The piece was well-received by players for its atmospheric quality, effectively grounding the mechanical function of the card—granting haste and a power boost—within the visual narrative of the set.

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