The 1998 Portal Second Age trading card featuring Goblin Matron (Card #100). This Magic: The Gathering creature enables players to search for other Goblin cards upon entry.
Goblin Matron
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Second Age
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Goblin Matron, designated as card number 100 in the 1998 Portal Second Age expansion, stands as a distinct entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed as a one-red-mana-cost creature, this card offers a strategic advantage through its triggered ability. When Goblin Matron enters the battlefield, the controller may search their library for a Goblin card, reveal it, and add it to their hand before reshuffling. This mechanic, created by artist Daniel Gelon, provides a consistent way to find specific Goblin units during gameplay. As part of the Portal Second Age set, Goblin Matron serves as an Uncommon rarity card, identified by the set code P02. The card features the classic Magic: The Gathering design language of the late 1990s, with a mana value of 3 and a power/toughness of 1/1. Collectors often seek this card for its role in Goblin-focused decks and its place in the Portal series, which was designed to introduce new players to the game's complex rules. The straightforward text box and clear mechanics make it a familiar sight in casual and competitive play alike. Whether you are building a Goblin tribal strategy or completing your Portal Second Age collection, this card represents a fun and functional piece of TCG history. Its ability to synergize with other Goblin creatures makes it a versatile addition to any library. The card's enduring popularity among Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts ensures its continued relevance in the collector market.
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Goblin Matron
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Daniel Gelon
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Creature — Goblin
1 / 1
R
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When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Goblin card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
