Goblin Warchief
Friday Night Magic 2016 5 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2016
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mark Zug
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Goblin spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast.
Goblins you control have haste.
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Goblin Warchief was originally released in the Scourge expansion in 2003, designed as a cornerstone card for Goblin-themed tribal decks by providing both a cost reduction and haste to its kin. The Friday Night Magic version, released in 2016, features iconic artwork by Carl Critchlow, who utilized a vivid, aggressive style to capture the chaotic nature of the creature type. This specific promotional release served as a reward for players participating in local game store events, turning a functional staple into a sought-after aesthetic collectible.
The design of the Goblin Warchief reflects the philosophy of Magic: The Gathering's 'Red' color alignment, which emphasizes speed and aggression. By lowering the mana cost of other Goblins, the card incentivized players to build decks filled with low-cost, high-velocity creatures. When it appeared in the 2016 FNM series, it was received warmly by the player base, as it updated the classic art for a frame style that emphasized the card's prestige and utility in competitive formats like Modern and Legacy.
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