Quick Answer

Shambling Goblin is a common Creature — Zombie Goblin from CN2 (CN2) costing {B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shambling Goblin MTG card

Shambling Goblin

Creature — Zombie Goblin

Card Text

When this creature dies, target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn.

"The Kolaghan send them at us. We kill and raise them. They fight the next wave the Kolaghan send. It's a neat little cycle." —Asmala, Silumgar sorcerer

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Yeong-Hao Han

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.24
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Foil
Buy
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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shambling Goblin? Basics

Shambling Goblin is a Creature — Zombie Goblin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Shambling Goblin cost to cast? Basics

Shambling Goblin has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Shambling Goblin's mana cost of {B} 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.

Shambling Goblin has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Shambling Goblin's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Shambling Goblin? Pricing

The current market price for Shambling Goblin is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Shambling Goblin? Pricing

You can purchase Shambling 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.

Shambling Goblin normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.24

Is Shambling Goblin legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Shambling Goblin legal in Modern? Legality

Shambling Goblin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shambling Goblin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shambling 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 Shambling Goblin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shambling Goblin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shambling Goblin legal in Legacy? Legality

Shambling Goblin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shambling Goblin legal in Vintage? Legality

Shambling 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 Shambling Goblin legal in Pauper? Legality

Shambling 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 Shambling Goblin from? Details

This printing of Shambling Goblin is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 148.

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

What is Shambling Goblin's rarity? Details

Shambling Goblin is a common card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Shambling Goblin? Details

Shambling Goblin was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han.

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

What is Shambling Goblin's power and toughness? Details

Shambling Goblin is a 1/1 creature.

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

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