Skirk Drill Sergeant
Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins 49 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks Anthology: 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
- $0.28
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.
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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 Skirk Drill Sergeant was originally released in the 2002 Scourge expansion, designed to bolster the tribal synergy of Goblin decks. It reflects a shift in Magic: The Gathering design philosophy during the early 2000s, which focused heavily on tribal mechanics and rewarding players for building decks around a single creature type. By allowing players to reveal cards from the top of their library, the card provides a repeatable advantage that fits perfectly into the fast-paced, aggressive archetype associated with Goblins.
This specific iteration appeared in the 2014 Duel Decks Anthology, a curated product designed to celebrate the history of the game by reprinting iconic Duel Decks from the past. The anthology version features the original artwork by Mike Dringenberg, whose distinct style captures the chaotic and militaristic nature of the Goblin legions. The reprint served to make the card more accessible to newer players while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the original release, helping the card remain a staple in casual and thematic play environments.
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