Goblin Smuggler

Description

Goblin Smuggler from Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020 is a distinct Common card within the M20 expansion, originally released in 2019. As a foil finish variant, this card offers a shimmering aesthetic that appeals to collectors focused on completing set checklists with premium treatments. The card is identified by number 144 in the official checklist and features artwork by Dan Murayama Scott. Gameplay mechanics define the identity of this creature. It is a Goblin Rogue with a mana cost of {2}{R} and a mana value of 3. With a power and toughness of 2/2, the card utilizes the Haste ability, allowing it to attack or use activated abilities immediately upon entering the battlefield. The activated ability allows the controller to tap the card to prevent another target creature with power 2 or less from blocking this turn during the current combat phase. This interaction provides tactical flexibility in limited formats. The foil treatment applied to this Common card number distinguishes it from non-foil versions, making it a specific target for collectors who value the visual finish alongside the card's functional rules text. The flavor text hints at the character's deceptive nature, contrasting with its straightforward mechanical utility on the battlefield. Collectors often appreciate the interplay between the card's simple stats and its unique restriction ability. The combination of the Goblin subtype and the Rogue subtype places it within specific tribal synergies, while the red color identity aligns it with aggressive strategies. The foil Goblin Smuggler is card number 144 in the Core Set 2020 base checklist.