Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician
The List TSP-163 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- TSP-163
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.84
What it does
Whenever another Goblin you control becomes blocked, sacrifice it. If you do, it deals 4 damage to each creature blocking it.
Sacrifice two Mountains: Create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens.
"Everybody but me—CHARGE!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician was originally introduced in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Time Spiral. Designed as a rare legendary creature, the card centers on the chaotic and sacrificial nature of goblin warfare, a hallmark of the set's nostalgic exploration of earlier Magic mechanics and archetypes. The inclusion of this card in The List—a curated collection of reprints appearing in Set Boosters—introduced the card to a new generation of players, keeping its specific design relevant in modern formats.
The artwork was commissioned from Wayne Reynolds, a prominent fantasy illustrator known for his dynamic, action-oriented style. Reynolds depicted Ib Halfheart amidst the fray, emphasizing the tactical yet expendable nature of the goblin tokens the creature generates. Upon its release, the design was noted for its unique ability to turn board presence into direct damage, cementing its status as a flavorful and mechanically distinct card within the red color identity.
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