Quick Answer

Embermage Goblin is a uncommon Creature — Goblin Wizard from ONS (ONS) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Embermage Goblin MTG card

Embermage Goblin

Creature — Goblin Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a card named Embermage Goblin, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. {T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 4.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Pete Venters

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$20.04
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$10.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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Cardmarket
€10.13
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Embermage Goblin? Basics

Embermage Goblin is a Creature — Goblin Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a card named Embermage Goblin, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. {T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target."

How much mana does Embermage Goblin cost to cast? Basics

Embermage Goblin has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Embermage Goblin's mana cost of {3}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Embermage Goblin has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Embermage Goblin's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a card named Embermage Goblin, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. {T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Embermage Goblin? Pricing

The current market price for Embermage Goblin is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $20.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Embermage Goblin? Pricing

You can purchase Embermage Goblin from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Embermage Goblin normal: $0.16 | foil: $20.04

Is Embermage Goblin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Embermage Goblin in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Embermage Goblin legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Embermage Goblin in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Embermage Goblin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Embermage Goblin is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Embermage Goblin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Embermage Goblin in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Embermage Goblin legal in Legacy? Legality

Embermage Goblin is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Embermage Goblin legal in Vintage? Legality

Embermage Goblin is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Embermage Goblin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Embermage Goblin in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Embermage Goblin from? Details

This printing of Embermage Goblin is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 200.

Embermage Goblin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Embermage Goblin's rarity? Details

Embermage Goblin is a uncommon card in ONS.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Embermage Goblin? Details

Embermage Goblin was illustrated by Pete Venters.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Embermage Goblin's power and toughness? Details

Embermage Goblin is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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