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Swarming Goblins is a common Creature — Goblin from PLST (PLST) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Swarming Goblins MTG card

Swarming Goblins

Creature — Goblin

Card Text

When this creature enters, roll a d20. 1—9 | Create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token. 10—19 | Create two of those tokens. 20 | Create three of those tokens.

Card Stats

4/3 common CMC: 5.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Andrew Mar

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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swarming Goblins? Basics

Swarming Goblins is a Creature — Goblin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, roll a d20. 1—9 | Create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token. 10—19 | Create two of those tokens. 20 | Create three of those tokens."

How much mana does Swarming Goblins cost to cast? Basics

Swarming Goblins has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Swarming Goblins's mana cost of {4}{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.

Swarming Goblins has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Swarming Goblins's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, roll a d20. 1—9 | Create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token. 10—19 | Create two of those tokens. 20 | Create three of those tokens."

What is the current price of Swarming Goblins? Pricing

The current market price for Swarming Goblins is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Swarming Goblins? Pricing

You can purchase Swarming Goblins 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 Swarming Goblins legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Swarming Goblins in Standard is not available.

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

Is Swarming Goblins legal in Modern? Legality

Swarming Goblins is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Swarming Goblins legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Swarming Goblins 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 Swarming Goblins legal in Pioneer? Legality

Swarming Goblins is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Swarming Goblins legal in Legacy? Legality

Swarming Goblins is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Swarming Goblins legal in Vintage? Legality

Swarming Goblins 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 Swarming Goblins legal in Pauper? Legality

Swarming Goblins 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 Swarming Goblins from? Details

This printing of Swarming Goblins is from PLST (PLST), with collector number AFR-162.

Swarming Goblins may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Swarming Goblins's rarity? Details

Swarming Goblins is a common card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Swarming Goblins? Details

Swarming Goblins was illustrated by Andrew Mar.

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

What is Swarming Goblins's power and toughness? Details

Swarming Goblins is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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