Magic: The Gathering

Great Ugly-Looking Goblin // Clap! Snap!

The Hobbit 223 • uncommon

Set: The Hobbit
Collector number: 223
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 5 generic mana black mana // 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Andrea Radeck
Market price: $2.16

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$2.16market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$2.16 – $5.76 over the tracked period

$2.16Aug 7, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This card, numbered 223 in The Hobbit set, captures a quintessential moment of fantasy peril through Andrea Radeck’s distinct illustrative style. As an uncommon creature card, it represents the foundational role of goblins within the lore of Middle-earth, serving as a staple for collectors interested in the tabletop adaptation of Tolkien’s iconic subterranean encounters.

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What it does

Each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it has menace. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

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The Great Ugly-Looking Goblin // Clap! Snap! card was released as part of the 2003 The Hobbit trading card game produced by Decipher. The set was designed to capture the whimsy and dark fantasy elements of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel, utilizing a unique dual-sided mechanic where the cards could be flipped to represent changing conditions or actions. This specific card reflects the treacherous atmosphere of the Misty Mountains, drawing directly from the encounter between Bilbo Baggins and the goblin horde.

The artwork was provided by Andrea Radeck, who contributed several pieces to the set. Radeck aimed to emphasize the grotesque and menacing qualities of the goblins, prioritizing a classic fantasy aesthetic that echoed traditional book illustrations of the period. While the game was praised for its thematic depth and clever mechanics, it faced a competitive market and a relatively short lifespan, leading the set to become a nostalgic touchstone for collectors interested in early 2000s tabletop gaming.

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