Quick Answer

Goblin Game is a rare Sorcery from PLST (PLST) costing {5}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.82 USD. Legal in Commander.

Goblin Game MTG card

Goblin Game

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player hides at least one item, then all players reveal them simultaneously. Each player loses life equal to the number of items they revealed. The player who revealed the fewest items then loses half their life, rounded up. If two or more players are tied for fewest, each loses half their life, rounded up.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 7.0 PLST PLST 🎨 DiTerlizzi

Market Prices

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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 Goblin Game? Basics

Goblin Game is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player hides at least one item, then all players reveal them simultaneously. Each player loses life equal to the number of items they revealed. The player who revealed the fewest items then loses half their life, rounded up. If two or more players are tied for fewest, each loses half their life, rounded up."

How much mana does Goblin Game cost to cast? Basics

Goblin Game has a mana cost of {5}{R}{R}, which equals 7.0 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 Game's mana cost of {5}{R}{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 Game has a mana value of 7.0. 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 Game's current oracle text is: "Each player hides at least one item, then all players reveal them simultaneously. Each player loses life equal to the number of items they revealed. The player who revealed the fewest items then loses half their life, rounded up. If two or more players are tied for fewest, each loses half their life, rounded up."

What is the current price of Goblin Game? Pricing

The current market price for Goblin Game is approximately $0.82 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Goblin Game? Pricing

You can purchase Goblin Game 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 Game legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Game legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Game legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Goblin Game 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 Game legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Game legal in Legacy? Legality

Goblin Game is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Goblin Game legal in Vintage? Legality

Goblin Game 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 Game legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Game 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 Goblin Game from? Details

This printing of Goblin Game is from PLST (PLST), with collector number PLS-61.

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

What is Goblin Game's rarity? Details

Goblin Game is a rare card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Goblin Game? Details

Goblin Game was illustrated by DiTerlizzi.

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

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