Hobgoblin Captain
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms 148 • common
- Set
- Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
- Collector number
- 148
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Karl Kopinski
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Pack tactics — Whenever this creature attacks, if you attacked with creatures with total power 6 or greater this combat, this creature gains first strike until end of turn.
Hobgoblins do not fear death, for those who fall in battle have gained glory eternal.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Hobgoblin Captain was released in 2021 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, a landmark expansion that brought the lore and mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons into the card game's engine. Designed to capture the strategic, military nature of a D&D hobgoblin leader, the card features mechanics centered on pack tactics, reflecting the creatures' tendency to fight in organized groups. It represents the set's broader mission to bridge the gap between traditional tabletop roleplaying and competitive trading card gameplay.
The artwork was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, a veteran artist known for his dynamic and highly detailed work within the Magic catalog. Velinov emphasized the tactical prowess of the captain, depicting the figure in a commanding stance that aligns with the creature's lore as a disciplined martial leader. Upon its release, the card was generally well-received by players of the Limited formats for its aggressive utility and ability to bolster early-game boards.
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