Squee, Goblin Nabob

Squee, Goblin Nabob first appeared in the 2000 Magic: The Gathering set Mercadian Masques, representing the immortal, luck-laden goblin servant of Gerrard Capashen. The Tenth Edition printing, released in 2007, marked a return of this iconic character to the core set pool, serving as a functional reprint that retained the original's unique graveyard-recurring mechanic. By this era of Magic history, Squee had become a beloved mascot for Wizards of the Coast, known for his improbable ability to survive catastrophic events.

The artwork for this specific Tenth Edition iteration was provided by Pete Venters, a prolific illustrator whose long-standing relationship with the Magic franchise allowed him to define much of the visual identity of its central characters. Venters leaned into a comedic yet resilient visual shorthand for Squee, emphasizing his scrawny frame and perpetually startled expression to contrast with his mechanical invulnerability. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in resource-heavy deck archetypes, cementing its status as a staple of goblin-themed tribal strategies.