Quick Answer

Goblin Lyre is a rare Artifact from ICE (ICE) costing {3}. Current price: $0.43 USD. Legal in Commander.

Goblin Lyre MTG card

Goblin Lyre

Artifact

Card Text

Sacrifice this artifact: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, this artifact deals damage to target opponent or planeswalker equal to the number of creatures you control. If you lose the flip, this artifact deals damage to you equal to the number of creatures that opponent or that planeswalker's controller controls.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Mike Kimble

Market Prices

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$0.43
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$0.49
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€0.52
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goblin Lyre? Basics

Goblin Lyre is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice this artifact: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, this artifact deals damage to target opponent or planeswalker equal to the number of creatures you control. If you lose the flip, this artifact deals damage to you equal to the number of creatures that opponent or that planeswalker's controller controls."

How much mana does Goblin Lyre cost to cast? Basics

Goblin Lyre has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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 Lyre's mana cost of {3} 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 Lyre has a mana value of 3.0. 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 Lyre's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice this artifact: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, this artifact deals damage to target opponent or planeswalker equal to the number of creatures you control. If you lose the flip, this artifact deals damage to you equal to the number of creatures that opponent or that planeswalker's controller controls."

What is the current price of Goblin Lyre? Pricing

The current market price for Goblin Lyre is approximately $0.43 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.52 EUR.

Where can I buy Goblin Lyre? Pricing

You can purchase Goblin Lyre 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 Lyre legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Lyre legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Lyre legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Goblin Lyre 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 Lyre legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Lyre legal in Legacy? Legality

Goblin Lyre is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Goblin Lyre legal in Vintage? Legality

Goblin Lyre 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 Lyre legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Lyre 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 Lyre from? Details

This printing of Goblin Lyre is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 319.

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

What is Goblin Lyre's rarity? Details

Goblin Lyre is a rare card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Goblin Lyre? Details

Goblin Lyre was illustrated by Mike Kimble.

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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