Skirk Drill Sergeant
Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins 49 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins
- Collector number
- 49
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Alex Horley-Orlandelli
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Whenever this creature or another Goblin dies, you may pay 2 generic mana red mana. If you do, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a Goblin permanent card, put it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, put it into your graveyard.
"I order you to volunteer."
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
Skirk Drill Sergeant was released in 2007 as part of the Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins, a product line designed to introduce players to the game through two pre-constructed, thematically opposed decks. The card serves as a tactical engine within the Goblins deck, reflecting the aggressive and synergistic nature of tribal creature decks that were a hallmark of the Magic: The Gathering gameplay experience during that era.
The card features artwork by Alex Horley-Orlandelli, an illustrator known for his dynamic and muscular rendering of fantasy archetypes. His design for the Drill Sergeant emphasizes the chaotic, militaristic structure of a goblin army, utilizing bold strokes and expressive facial features to capture the creature's role as a commander. The card was well-received by players for its ability to generate card advantage, securing its place as a staple in casual goblin-themed strategies for years following its debut.
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