Magic: The Gathering

Warren Instigator

Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins 32 • mythic

Set: Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins
Collector number: 32
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Svetlin Velinov
Finish: Foil

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$15.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$13.19 – $15.77 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic creature, this card represents a particularly elusive find for any collector seeking to complete their set. Its inclusion in this specific pair of opposing decks highlights the iconic rivalry between these two creature types.

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What it does

Double strike

Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, you may put a Goblin creature card from your hand onto the battlefield.

There is always a rabble to be roused.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Warren Instigator was originally printed as a rare in the 2009 expansion Zendikar, designed by Wizards of the Coast to emphasize the set's focus on aggressive creature-based mechanics. It features the double strike ability and a secondary effect that allows players to cheat other Goblin creatures into play, effectively serving as a centerpiece for Goblin-themed archetypes that rely on overwhelming the board with rapid, low-cost units.

For the 2015 release Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins, the card was reprinted with new art by Svetlin Velinov. Velinov, a long-time illustrator for Magic: The Gathering, utilized a dynamic, high-contrast style to highlight the chaotic and predatory nature of the Goblins. This version was selected to elevate the power level of the Goblins deck, providing players with a marquee mythic rare that captures the reckless, swarming spirit central to the creature type's identity.

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