The 2001 Magic: The Gathering Apocalypse release features the Goblin Legionnaire card, a Red/White Goblin Soldier with unique sacrifice-based abilities.
Goblin Legionnaire
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Apocalypse
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Released in 2001 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Apocalypse set, the Goblin Legionnaire card (number 103) is a distinct entry for collectors of the game's early 2000s era. Designed by Mark Romanoski, this common card represents a unique intersection of the Goblin and Soldier creature types, colored in both Red and White mana. Its two-mana cost makes it an accessible addition to vintage collections and modern cube formats alike. The card offers versatile gameplay through its sacrifice mechanics, allowing players to either deal two damage to any target or prevent two damage to any target. This dual functionality highlights the strategic depth found in the Apocalypse expansion. For hobbyists building out their Magic: The Gathering archives, this card provides a tangible connection to a pivotal time in the game's design history. Its straightforward yet effective abilities have kept it relevant among players who appreciate the resource management aspects of the game. Whether you are completing a set of Apocalypse cards or seeking a specific creature type for your library, the Goblin Legionnaire remains a notable piece of trading card game history.
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Goblin Legionnaire
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mark Romanoski
Card Stock
English
{R}{W}
Creature — Goblin Soldier
2 / 2
R, W
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{R}, Sacrifice this creature: It deals 2 damage to any target. {W}, Sacrifice this creature: Prevent the next 2 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.