The Putrid Goblin from the 2019 Modern Horizons expansion is a Zombie Goblin creature card featuring the Persist ability and illustrated by Winona Nelson.
Putrid Goblin
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons
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The Putrid Goblin, identified as card number 101 in the 2019 Modern Horizons expansion, is a distinct addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. As a Zombie Goblin creature with a mana cost of {1}{B}, this card offers unique gameplay dynamics through its Persist mechanic. This ability allows the creature to return to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter after dying, provided it had no such counters previously, creating a persistent threat on the board. Designed by artist Winona Nelson, the card captures the eerie essence of its subject with flavor text noting its stubborn resilience. Whether you are building a thematic deck or expanding your Modern Horizons collection, this card represents a fun and strategic piece of Magic history. Its straightforward yet effective rules text makes it accessible for new players while offering depth for experienced strategists. The combination of the Zombie and Goblin subtypes adds flavor to the card's identity, making it a memorable entry in the game's extensive lore. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, acquiring this card is a way to engage with the creative and mechanical ingenuity that defines the Modern Horizons release.
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Putrid Goblin
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Winona Nelson
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Creature — Zombie Goblin
2 / 2
B
Card Text
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Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)
Too stupid to survive, too dumb to die.