Identify this 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors Edition card, featuring Mons's Goblin Raiders as card number 165, a foundational Goblin creature with a mana cost of one red mana.
Mons's Goblin Raiders
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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Released in 1993, the Magic: The Gathering Collectors Edition (CED) represents a pivotal moment for early trading card game history. This release, identified as card number 165, features Mons's Goblin Raiders, a one-mana red creature that remains a staple for Goblin tribal strategies. As a common card within the set, it offers collectors an accessible entry point into one of the most revered expansions in the hobby's history. The card is illustrated by Jeff A. Menges, whose artwork defined the visual identity of the original alpha printings. For enthusiasts completing the Collectors Edition checklist, this card is an essential component of the full set. The product's design retains the original black border and layout, preserving the aesthetic that launched the franchise. Collectors often seek out these cards to build complete sets or to appreciate the foundational mechanics of the game. The card's type line identifies it as a Creature — Goblin, reflecting the early design philosophy of the game. Whether you are a veteran player or a new collector, this piece connects you to the origins of Magic: The Gathering.
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Mons's Goblin Raiders
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jeff A. Menges
Card Stock
English
{R}
Creature — Goblin
1 / 1
R
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The intricate dynamics of Rundvelt Goblin affairs are often confused with anarchy. The chaos, however, is the chaos of a thundercloud, and direction will sporadically and violently appear. Pashalik Mons and his raiders are the thunderhead that leads in the storm.