Hulking Goblin
Portal 135 • common
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 135
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
This creature can't block.
The bigger they are, the harder they avoid work.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Hulking Goblin, numbered 135 in the 1997 Portal set, was created as part of an introductory experience for Magic: The Gathering. Designed to simplify the complex mechanics of the base game, Portal was intended to attract new players by removing phases and simplifying card interactions. The set focused on flavor and accessibility, utilizing a standardized card frame and simplified rules text to make the gameplay intuitive for those unfamiliar with strategy card games.
The illustration for the card reflects the aesthetic shift taken during the Portal era, moving toward more accessible, vibrant fantasy art that was intended to clearly communicate the creature's nature to a wider audience. While the card is mechanically straightforward—serving as a basic aggressive red creature—it remains a staple of the set's unique identity. Though initially met with mixed reactions from veteran players who preferred the depth of the core sets, the design succeeded in its goal of establishing a clear entry point for the broader gaming community.
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