The 1998 Portal Second Age Goblin Firestarter trading card, featuring Keith Parkinson's illustration and a unique sacrifice mechanic for your Magic: The Gathering collection.
Goblin Firestarter
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Second Age
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Within this set, the Goblin Firestarter card (number 96) serves as a versatile early-game option for players building red-aligned decks. As an Uncommon rarity card, it offers a strategic advantage that is both manageable and impactful for new and veteran collectors alike. Designed by Keith Parkinson, this creature card features a mana cost of just one red mana, allowing for quick deployment in the early turns of a game. Its abilities allow the controller to sacrifice the Goblin to deal one damage to any target, a simple yet effective tool for removing opposing creatures or finishing off a low-health player. This mechanical simplicity is characteristic of the Portal Second Age set, which was designed to make the complex world of Magic more approachable. For collectors, the Goblin Firestarter represents a piece of TCG history during a pivotal era of growth for the franchise. Whether you are hunting to complete the Portal Second Age set or looking to add a foundational card to your Commander library, this card holds a distinct place in the game's legacy.
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Goblin Firestarter
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Keith Parkinson
Card Stock
English
{R}
Creature — Goblin
1 / 1
R
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Sacrifice this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.