The Great Goblin
The Hobbit 158 • rare
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 158
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {1}{B/R}{B/R}
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Miklós Ligeti
- Market price
- $10.18
What it's worth
Estimate for a typical copy of The Great Goblin; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.
Why it matters
The Great Goblin from the Hobbit set serves as a quintessential representation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s formidable antagonist, brought to life through the atmospheric illustration of Miklós Ligeti. As a rare creature card, it is sought after by collectors for its iconic status within the game's depiction of Middle-earth lore.
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What it does
Whenever you put one or more counters on a Goblin, Orc, or Army you control, The Great Goblin deals 2 damage to target opponent.
Whenever another Goblin, Orc, or Army you control dies, exile the top card of your library. You may play it until the end of your next turn.
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