The Goblin Digging Team is a classic 1997 Magic: The Gathering card from Fifth Edition, identified by set code 5ED and card number 234.
Goblin Digging Team
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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The Goblin Digging Team, card number 234 from the 1997 Fifth Edition of Magic: The Gathering, remains a staple for collectors of vintage trading card games. Designed by Phil Foglio, this red creature card captures the chaotic energy typical of the era's goblin tribes. As a common card with a mana value of one, it offers an accessible entry point for those building comprehensive Fifth Edition collections or seeking to complete vintage sets. The card’s straightforward gameplay allows it to serve as a versatile piece in various deck architectures, appealing to both casual players and serious investors looking to round out their vintage inventory. For enthusiasts of the Goblin tribe, this card represents a key component of the broader Goblin ecosystem established in the late 1990s. Whether you are a long-time veteran of the game or a new collector exploring the origins of the franchise, adding the Goblin Digging Team to your collection provides a tangible link to a pivotal moment in TCG history. Its enduring presence in the Commander format and its historical significance make it a worthwhile acquisition for any serious catalog of Magic: The Gathering cards.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Goblin Digging Team
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Phil Foglio
Card Stock
English
{R}
Creature — Goblin
1 / 1
R
Card Text
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{T}, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target Wall.
"From down here we can make the whole wall collapse!" "Uh, yeah, boss, but how do we get out?"
