Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician
Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins 43 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.65
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 2007 set Lorwyn, designed by Wizards of the Coast to emphasize the chaotic, aggressive nature of goblin tribal themes. This particular printing appeared as part of the 2007 Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins, a product line specifically engineered to provide ready-to-play, balanced experiences for casual tabletop engagement. The set highlighted the long-standing rivalry between two of Magic: The Gathering's most iconic fantasy races, positioning the card as a focal point for goblin strategy.
The artwork for this version was provided by Wayne Reynolds, a long-time contributor to the game known for his dynamic, action-oriented aesthetic. Reynolds depicted Ib Halfheart with an emphasis on the frantic, reckless energy inherent to his tactical style, which involves sacrificing smaller goblins to protect the commander or deal direct damage. The card is widely recognized within the community for its flavor and design, which successfully translates the unpredictable and self-destructive lore of goblin warfare into mechanical gameplay.
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