The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Astral Cards Goblin Polka Band (Card #4) is a classic Summon Goblin card featuring unique gameplay mechanics.
Goblin Polka Band
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Astral Cards
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Released in 1997 as part of the Astral Cards series, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card introduces the Goblin Polka Band, a red Summon Goblin with a mana cost of two red mana. Designed by artist Quinton Hoover, the card is cataloged as number 4 in the set, carrying the PAST set code. The creature serves as a versatile early-game threat, costing only two mana to enter the battlefield. The card’s distinctive ability allows players to tap it and pay additional red mana to tap any number of random target creatures. Notably, goblins affected by this effect do not untap during their controllers' next untap phases, adding a layer of strategic complexity to board control. For collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering products, this card represents a unique piece of the game's early design history. Whether you are building a vintage collection or exploring the lore of the Astral Cards set, this Goblin Polka Band provides a tangible connection to the game's foundational eras. The card remains a recognizable figure among TCG hobbyists who appreciate the creative mechanics and artistic direction of the late 1990s.
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Goblin Polka Band
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Quinton Hoover
Card Stock
English
{R}{R}
Summon Goblin
1 / 1
R
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{2}, {T}, Pay {R} for each target: Tap any number of random target creatures. Goblins tapped in this way do not untap during their controllers' next untap phases.