Goblin King

Description

Released in 2019 as part of the Secret Lair Drop series, the Goblin King card holds a distinct place in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game canon. Identified by card number 19 and set code SLD, this Rare creature demands a mana cost of {1}{R}{R} to play. Designed by Mike Uziel, the card brings a specific tribal identity to the table, categorized under the Goblin subtype with a power and toughness of 2/2. For collectors and players alike, the Goblin King offers strategic depth through its ability to enhance other Goblin creatures on the battlefield. It grants them +1/+1 power and toughness while providing mountainwalk, a defensive trait that makes them harder to block. This interaction highlights the synergistic nature of tribal decks in the game. The flavor text hints at the character's ambition to assemble a formidable team, adding narrative flavor to the mechanical utility. As a piece of the 2019 Secret Lair Drop, it represents a specific moment in the brand's history of premium releases. Owning this card allows fans to engage with a unique mechanic that rewards deck construction focused on the Goblin tribe. It remains a notable entry for those tracking the evolution of tribal strategies within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.