Magic: The Gathering

Skirk Prospector

Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins 51 • common

Set: Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins
Collector number: 51
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Doug Chaffee
Market price: $1.70

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$1.70market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$1.64 – $1.70 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature card, the Skirk Prospector serves as a foundational piece for players building aggressive deck strategies. Its inclusion in this specific collection highlights its long-standing role as a utility card that enables efficient resource management on the battlefield.

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Card face

What it does

Sacrifice a Goblin: Add red mana.

"I like goblins. They make funny little popping sounds when they die."— Braids, dementia summoner

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Skirk Prospector originally debuted in the Onslaught expansion of 2002, serving as a tactical staple for Goblin-themed decks by allowing players to sacrifice creatures for red mana. Its inclusion in the 2014 Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins release brought the card back into circulation as part of a curated set designed to commemorate and replay the history of Magic: The Gathering’s iconic tribal rivalries.

Doug Chaffee provided the illustration for this version, capturing the frantic and opportunistic nature of the creature within its subterranean setting. The design philosophy of the card has long been praised by players for its efficiency and role as a high-utility common, helping to define the aggressive, self-sacrificial playstyle characteristic of Goblin strategies throughout the game's evolution.

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