Wily Goblin
Ixalan 174 • uncommon
- Set
- Ixalan
- Collector number
- 174
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.36
What it does
When this creature enters, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "tap, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
Goblins climb and swing with ease, whether through a pirate ship's rigging or a tree's branches.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Wily Goblin on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Wily Goblin was introduced in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan. The card was designed to support the set's central themes of exploration and Mesoamerican-inspired aesthetics, functioning as a low-cost creature that provides immediate value through a Treasure token upon entry. This mechanic was essential for the set's aggressive red archetypes, allowing players to ramp into larger threats during the game's early stages.
The card features artwork by Johann Bodin, who depicted the creature with a mischievous and frantic energy suited to its Goblin subtype. Within the context of competitive play, Wily Goblin was well-received for its reliability and utility, particularly in limited formats where its ability to bridge the gap between early-game board presence and late-game plays proved highly effective for players navigating the pirate-heavy environment of the Ixalan plane.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Wily Goblin
Wily Goblin is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Ixalan 174 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Wily Goblin on collecto.rs?
Wily Goblin doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Wily Goblin?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Wily Goblin catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Wily Goblin is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
)
)
)