# 2011 Magic: The Gathering Magic #142

> This Magic: The Gathering trading card is Goblin Tunneler from the M12 set, numbered 142. It features a Goblin Rogue creature with a unique evasion ability.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2011
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Magic
- **Card number**: #142
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Goblin Tunneler is a creature card from the Magic: The Gathering M12 set, released in 2011. Identified as card number 142, this Common rarity card features artwork by Jesper Ejsing. It represents a Goblin Rogue with a mana cost of {1}{R} and a power/toughness of 1/1. The card's ability allows it to prevent a target creature with power 2 or less from blocking during the combat phase, providing a strategic advantage for aggressive decks. Collectors of the Magic: The Gathering brand often seek this card to complete their M12 collection or to build competitive formats. The flavor text, "The best way over the mountain is through," adds thematic depth to the character's identity as a tunneling goblin. For investors in trading card game items, this release remains a staple of the Modern format's history.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Goblin Tunneler?

The mana cost for Goblin Tunneler is {1}{R}, requiring one generic mana and one red mana to cast.

### What type of creature is Goblin Tunneler?

Goblin Tunneler is a Creature — Goblin Rogue in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

### Who illustrated the M12 version of Goblin Tunneler?

The artist for the M12 version of Goblin Tunneler is Jesper Ejsing.

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