The 1998 Magic: The Gathering Goblin King from the Anthologies set is a sought-after Rare card for TCG collectors and set builders.
Goblin King
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Anthologies
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The Goblin King, numbered 34 in the 1998 Anthologies set, remains a cornerstone for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. This Rare creature card features a mana cost of three red mana and provides a strategic advantage by granting other Goblins +1/+1 power and toughness along with mountainwalk. Designed by Jesper Myrfors, the card captures the whimsical yet potent nature of Goblin tribal decks that have long defined competitive play. Collectors often seek this release to complete the Anthologies subset or to strengthen their Goblin-focused libraries. The card’s ability to empower allied creatures makes it a functional piece for casual and constructed formats alike. As a key component of the early Magic: The Gathering era, it holds significant nostalgic value for veterans who remember its impact on the game’s evolution. Whether you are building a collection of classic Rare cards or hunting for essential tribal synergies, this Goblin King offers both historical context and gameplay utility.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Goblin King
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}{R}
Creature — Goblin
2 / 2
R
Card Text
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Other Goblins get +1/+1 and have mountainwalk.
To be king, Numsgil did in Blog, who did in Unkful, who did in Viddle, who did in Loll, who did in Alrok . . . .
