Quick Answer

Ornery Goblin is a common Creature — Goblin Warrior from CLU (CLU) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ornery Goblin MTG card

Ornery Goblin

Creature — Goblin Warrior

Card Text

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, this creature deals 1 damage to that creature.

"Nobody ever listens to my complaints! Not even when I use the listening stick."

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Johann Bodin

Market Prices

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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ornery Goblin? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, this creature deals 1 damage to that creature."

How much mana does Ornery Goblin cost to cast? Basics

Ornery Goblin 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.

Ornery Goblin'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.

Ornery Goblin 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.

Ornery Goblin's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, this creature deals 1 damage to that creature."

What is the current price of Ornery Goblin? Pricing

The current market price for Ornery Goblin is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Ornery Goblin? Pricing

You can purchase Ornery Goblin 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 Ornery Goblin legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Ornery Goblin legal in Modern? Legality

Ornery Goblin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ornery Goblin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ornery Goblin 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 Ornery Goblin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ornery Goblin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ornery Goblin legal in Legacy? Legality

Ornery Goblin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ornery Goblin legal in Vintage? Legality

Ornery Goblin 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 Ornery Goblin legal in Pauper? Legality

Ornery Goblin 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 Ornery Goblin from? Details

This printing of Ornery Goblin is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 143.

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

What is Ornery Goblin's rarity? Details

Ornery Goblin is a common card in CLU.

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

Who illustrated Ornery Goblin? Details

Ornery Goblin was illustrated by Johann Bodin.

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

What is Ornery Goblin's power and toughness? Details

Ornery Goblin 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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