You See a Pair of Goblins

You See a Pair of Goblins is a common-rarity instant card released in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set, Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This set marked the first full-scale integration of Dungeons & Dragons lore into the Magic game mechanics, reflecting a collaborative effort between Wizards of the Coast’s two flagship properties. The card itself draws directly from the classic D&D experience, where players are frequently prompted by a Dungeon Master to describe how they react to encountering monsters in the wild.

The artwork was created by illustrator Zezhou Chen, who leaned into the chaotic, mischievous aesthetic typical of D&D goblin encounters. The design features a modal mechanic, providing the player with a choice between creating goblin tokens or dealing damage, which mimics the tactical decision-making found in tabletop roleplaying sessions. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful, efficient utility piece for red-aligned decks, praised by the community for effectively translating the unpredictable nature of an encounter into a standard card game format.