Quick Answer

Goblin Locksmith is a common Creature — Goblin Rogue from GRN (GRN) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Goblin Locksmith MTG card

Goblin Locksmith

Creature — Goblin Rogue

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, creatures with defender can't block this turn.

"He's got more finesse than most goblins. He smashes windows with his fist rather than his forehead." —Arrester Polgar

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Mark Behm

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Foil
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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goblin Locksmith? Basics

Goblin Locksmith is a Creature — Goblin Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, creatures with defender can't block this turn."

How much mana does Goblin Locksmith cost to cast? Basics

Goblin Locksmith 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 Locksmith'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 Locksmith 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 Locksmith's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, creatures with defender can't block this turn."

What is the current price of Goblin Locksmith? Pricing

The current market price for Goblin Locksmith is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Goblin Locksmith? Pricing

You can purchase Goblin Locksmith 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 Locksmith normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.15

Is Goblin Locksmith legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Locksmith legal in Modern? Legality

Goblin Locksmith is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Goblin Locksmith legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Goblin Locksmith 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 Locksmith legal in Pioneer? Legality

Goblin Locksmith is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Goblin Locksmith legal in Legacy? Legality

Goblin Locksmith is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Goblin Locksmith legal in Vintage? Legality

Goblin Locksmith 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 Locksmith legal in Pauper? Legality

Goblin Locksmith 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 Locksmith from? Details

This printing of Goblin Locksmith is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 104.

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

What is Goblin Locksmith's rarity? Details

Goblin Locksmith is a common card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Goblin Locksmith? Details

Goblin Locksmith was illustrated by Mark Behm.

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 Locksmith's power and toughness? Details

Goblin Locksmith is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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