Marsh Goblins
The Dark 93 • common
- Set
- The Dark
- Collector number
- 93
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Quinton Hoover
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)
Even the other Goblin races shun the Marsh Goblins, thanks to certain unwholesome customs they practice.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Marsh Goblins on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Marsh Goblins was released in 1994 as part of The Dark, the fifth expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to explore a darker, gothic aesthetic, moving away from the high-fantasy themes of the core game to focus on horror-inspired tropes and macabre folklore. It was intended to expand the strategic depth of the game by introducing cards with more punishing or restrictive mechanics, reflecting the grim thematic shift of the storyline.
The card was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a prominent artist known for his distinct, fluid style that defined the visual identity of early Magic sets. Hoover’s design for the goblins emphasized a swampy, unsettling atmosphere, aiming to capture the essence of decaying marshes and subterranean creatures. While The Dark was received with mixed reactions at the time due to its experimental power levels and distribution issues, the artwork remains a recognized example of the game’s formative era and Hoover's enduring artistic contribution to the collectible card genre.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Marsh Goblins
Marsh Goblins is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. The Dark 93 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Marsh Goblins on collecto.rs?
Marsh Goblins doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Marsh Goblins?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Marsh Goblins catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Marsh Goblins is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
