Quick Answer

Goblin Arsonist is a common Creature — Goblin Shaman from DDK (DDK) costing {R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Goblin Arsonist MTG card

Goblin Arsonist

Creature — Goblin Shaman

Card Text

When this creature dies, you may have it deal 1 damage to any target.

With great power comes great risk of getting yourself killed.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 DDK DDK 🎨 Wayne Reynolds

Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.35
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€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goblin Arsonist? Basics

Goblin Arsonist is a Creature — Goblin Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, you may have it deal 1 damage to any target."

How much mana does Goblin Arsonist cost to cast? Basics

Goblin Arsonist has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 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.

Goblin Arsonist's mana cost of {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.

Goblin Arsonist has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Goblin Arsonist's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, you may have it deal 1 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Goblin Arsonist? Pricing

The current market price for Goblin Arsonist is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Goblin Arsonist? Pricing

You can purchase Goblin Arsonist 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.

Is Goblin Arsonist legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Arsonist legal in Modern? Legality

Goblin Arsonist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Goblin Arsonist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Goblin Arsonist 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 Goblin Arsonist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Goblin Arsonist is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Goblin Arsonist legal in Legacy? Legality

Goblin Arsonist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Goblin Arsonist legal in Vintage? Legality

Goblin Arsonist 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 Goblin Arsonist legal in Pauper? Legality

Goblin Arsonist is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Goblin Arsonist from? Details

This printing of Goblin Arsonist is from DDK (DDK), with collector number 42.

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

What is Goblin Arsonist's rarity? Details

Goblin Arsonist is a common card in DDK.

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

Who illustrated Goblin Arsonist? Details

Goblin Arsonist was illustrated by Wayne Reynolds.

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

What is Goblin Arsonist's power and toughness? Details

Goblin Arsonist 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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