Magic: The Gathering

Volley Veteran

Core Set 2019 168 • uncommon

Set: Core Set 2019
Collector number: 168
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Craig J Spearing
Market price: $0.24

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$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.13 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Goblin tribal card from the Core Set 2019, Volley Veteran offers a repeatable source of direct damage that scales effectively when other Goblins are present on the battlefield. Its ability to turn a board state into removal makes it a reliable staple for players building red-aligned creature decks, particularly in the Limited and casual Commander formats.

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What it does

When this creature enters, it deals damage to target creature an opponent controls equal to the number of Goblins you control.

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Provenance

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Volley Veteran was released in July 2018 as part of the Core Set 2019 expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed by Wizards of the Coast to act as a foundational entry point for new players, reintroducing classic themes and mechanics while providing a balanced environment for both limited and constructed formats. The card represents a goblin soldier, a recurring archetype within the game that emphasizes aggressive, tribe-focused gameplay.

The illustration was crafted by artist Craig J. Spearing, who sought to capture the chaotic and fiery personality typical of goblins within the Magic multiverse. Spearing utilized a dynamic composition to emphasize the creature's role as a ranged attacker, focusing on the mechanical interaction between the veteran and the goblin army. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid inclusion for tribal decks in limited play, noted for its ability to provide board control through its enter-the-battlefield trigger.

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