Quick Answer

Goblin Researcher is a common Creature — Goblin Wizard from J22 (J22) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Goblin Researcher MTG card

Goblin Researcher

Creature — Goblin Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, exile the top card of your library. During any turn you attacked with this creature, you may play that card.

Slonk was struck by lightning twenty-seven times before he got the idea. Another forty-three hits and he'd perfected it.

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 4.0 J22 J22 🎨 Izzy

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.35
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€0.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goblin Researcher? Basics

Goblin Researcher is a Creature — Goblin Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, exile the top card of your library. During any turn you attacked with this creature, you may play that card."

How much mana does Goblin Researcher cost to cast? Basics

Goblin Researcher has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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 Researcher's mana cost of {3}{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 Researcher has a mana value of 4.0. 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 Researcher's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, exile the top card of your library. During any turn you attacked with this creature, you may play that card."

What is the current price of Goblin Researcher? Pricing

The current market price for Goblin Researcher is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Goblin Researcher? Pricing

You can purchase Goblin Researcher 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 Researcher legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Researcher legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Researcher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Goblin Researcher 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 Researcher legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Goblin Researcher legal in Legacy? Legality

Goblin Researcher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Goblin Researcher legal in Vintage? Legality

Goblin Researcher 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 Researcher legal in Pauper? Legality

Goblin Researcher 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 Researcher from? Details

This printing of Goblin Researcher is from J22 (J22), with collector number 34.

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

What is Goblin Researcher's rarity? Details

Goblin Researcher is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Goblin Researcher? Details

Goblin Researcher was illustrated by Izzy.

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 Researcher's power and toughness? Details

Goblin Researcher is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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