Quick Answer

Goblin Elite Infantry is a common Creature — Goblin Warrior from 10E (10E) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Goblin Elite Infantry MTG card

Goblin Elite Infantry

Creature — Goblin Warrior

Card Text

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -1/-1 until end of turn.

They talk a good fight.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 10E 10E 🎨 Robert Bliss

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.31
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Cardmarket
€0.39
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goblin Elite Infantry? Basics

Goblin Elite Infantry is a Creature — Goblin Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -1/-1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Goblin Elite Infantry cost to cast? Basics

Goblin Elite Infantry has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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 Elite Infantry's mana cost of {1}{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 Elite Infantry has a mana value of 2.0. 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 Elite Infantry's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -1/-1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Goblin Elite Infantry? Pricing

The current market price for Goblin Elite Infantry is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

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

Where can I buy Goblin Elite Infantry? Pricing

You can purchase Goblin Elite Infantry 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.

Goblin Elite Infantry normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.31

Is Goblin Elite Infantry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Elite Infantry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Goblin Elite Infantry legal in Modern? Legality

Goblin Elite Infantry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Goblin Elite Infantry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Goblin Elite Infantry 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 Elite Infantry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Elite Infantry in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Goblin Elite Infantry legal in Legacy? Legality

Goblin Elite Infantry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Goblin Elite Infantry legal in Vintage? Legality

Goblin Elite Infantry 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 Elite Infantry legal in Pauper? Legality

Goblin Elite Infantry 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 Elite Infantry from? Details

This printing of Goblin Elite Infantry is from 10E (10E), with collector number 206.

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

What is Goblin Elite Infantry's rarity? Details

Goblin Elite Infantry is a common card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Goblin Elite Infantry? Details

Goblin Elite Infantry was illustrated by Robert Bliss.

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 Elite Infantry's power and toughness? Details

Goblin Elite Infantry is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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