The 20 Most Valuable Goblin Cards
Chris Guest • March 13, 2026
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker | Illustrated by Kenta Ishikawa
Everybody loves Goblins, but they are not often thought of as notable “collector’s pieces” due to their frequently common rarities and oft-reprinted big hitters.
However, there are plenty of pricey Gobbos throughout Magic’s history, and this list hopes to shine some light on this beloved creature type. Read on to explore the 20 most valuable Goblins ever.
Note: Prices all come from TCGPlayer over the past calendar year, unless otherwise noted, which are subject to rapid change based on market conditions.
20. Goblin Engineer – Featuring: Deathburger Secret Lair Drop
Market Price: $12.48
Originally printed in the original Modern Horizons, this notable two drop Gobby delivers an artifact for your graveyard, perfect to be reanimated with its second ability (or preferably by Goblin Welder, #10 on this list). This version boasts art by Deathburger, whose illustrations debuted in a 2021 Secret Lair Drop (SLD).
19. Legion Loyalist – GRN Guild Kit
Market Price: $13.51
Only printed once before, in 2013’s Gatecrash, Legion Loyalist from the GRN Guild Kit is worth far more than its predecessor. If the name doesn’t sound familiar, Guild Kits were 60-card preconstructed theme decks built around a specific Ravnica guild, pulling cards from across every Ravnica set released up to that point.
18. Goblin Trashmaster – Monster Anatomy 101 Secret Lair Drop
Market Price: $14.09
Much of this list will be given over to Secret Lair Drop renditions, as their by-design scarcity gives many of the cards found therein a premium price point – even for oft-reprinted cards.
While Goblin Trashmaster is not one of those (only having been printed in Core Set 2019), the version from this 2021 SLD is worth roughly $5 more than its original printings.
17. Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker – Jumpstart 2022
Market Price: $15.93
One of the most notable unique legendary Goblins in Magic history, Kiki-Jiki debuted in Champions of Kamigawa with striking artwork from the Goblin master himself: Pete Venters.
With an incredibly powerful (and eminently abusable) activated ability, this Goblin Shaman has actually received a whopping 10 reprints over the years, but due to the sheer power and enjoyable play style of it, none can be had for less than $11. This is the most valuable variant, just eking out the From the Vault: Legends version from 2011.
16. Vial Smasher the Fierce – Keep Partying Hard, Shred Harder Secret Lair Drop
Market Price: $16.62
Randomness is always welcome in the world of Magic, seeing as the game is built upon it. This Rakdos () Goblin Berserker invites anarchy by blasting a random opponent whenever you cast your first spell each turn (that’s yours and your opponents’) based on the mana value of the spell.
Having the partner mechanic means this diminutive Gobbo can pair up with another commander for maximum chaos.
15. Goblin Matron (Rainbow Foil) – Gobblin’ & Squabblin’ Secret Lair Drop
Market Price: $17.90
Originally printed in “starter” set Portal Second Age in 1998, Goblin Matron is an excellent Gobby tutor that places your combo Goblin directly into your hand, bypassing the library-stacking that Goblin Recruiter (#11) provides.
This version features dope art by Wizard of Barge, though this writer prefers the kooky, cane-wielding Goblin Matron from Seventh Edition with artwork from Mr. Mox himself, Dan Frazier.
14. Warren Instigator – Showcase: Zendikar Revisited Secret Lair Drop
Market Price: $18.60
With scant reprintings, it’s no surprise to see this two-mana Goblin Berserker maintain a hefty price point on the secondary market 17 years after it first appeared in Zendikar.
Essentially a “double Goblin Lackey” (#9 on this list), the presence of double strike and a mythic rare rarity make this creature incredibly hard to find. This Zendikar-themed Secret Lair Drop version takes the cake as the most valuable printing of the card.
13. Ignoble Hierarch (Textless Foil) – Secret Lair Drop Bonus Card
Market Price: $20.42
Textless cards, you have to admit, are pretty sweet. Sure, they might not be the most functional – especially for cards with tons of text like Cryptic Command – but, man, they look amazing!
Admittedly, if you aren’t an expert, this Goblin Shaman’s text box might elude you, but don’t worry… the art is so eye-catching, no one will mind you looking it up.
12. Makari the Lucky Grot // Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin – Warhammer 40,000: Orks Secret Lair Drop
Market Price: $23.98
With exclusive artwork from Magic legend Paolo Parente, this Warhammer 40,000-themed version of Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin blows the other versions out of the water in terms of price point, which can be had for just under $2 for the most part.
11. Goblin Recruiter (Rainbow Foil) – Gobblin’ & Squabblin’ Secret Lair Drop
Market Price: $24.32
Looking to stack your deck with a huge gang of Gobbos? The Recruiter is the Goblin you’re looking for! Originally printed in Visions (in which it is one of the set's most valuable cards), this card has only been reprinted four times since, including this Secret Lair version, which is the most valuable by far – especially in its Rainbow Foil trappings.
10. Goblin Welder – Urza’s Legacy
Market Price: $26.32
Tapping and sacrificing an artifact to place any artifact from your graveyard onto the battlefield remains an incredible deal. My personal favorite target? Nabbing a Platinum Angel and seeing foes scramble to deal with you being “unkillable.”
9. Goblin Lackey (Foil) From the Vault: Exiled
Market Price: $29.90
Originally printed in Urza’s Saga as an uncommon (that version going for a robust $18.83), this one-drop can turbo-charge your strategies by throwing down an expensive Goblin well ahead of schedule, so long as it connects with an opponent in combat.
8. Muxus, Goblin Grandee (Rainbow Foil) – Gobblin’ & Squabblin’ Secret Lair Drop
Market Price: $31.53
If there’s one thing Goblin connoisseurs needed, it was a grandee (aka person of high rank or significance). Enter Muxus. This Goblin Noble joined the ranks in the original Jumpstart from 2020, and it has only seen three reprints since.
The most valuable one also ranks as the final card from the best-ever Goblin-themed Secret Lair Drop, the aptly named Gobblin & Squabblin’.
7. Goblin Sharpshooter – Onslaught
Market Price: $32.23
An eminently enjoyable “pinger,” this keen-eyed Gobbo can go pseudo-infinite by itself if your opponent has a board full of 1/1s. In Commander, play this card against three token decks and watch faces fall as you wipe out the entire table with a three-mana 1/1 Gobbo.
6. Mons's Goblin Raiders – Alpha
Market Price: $35.30 (via PriceCharting)
Unsurprisingly, the three Goblin cards from Magic’s first set, Alpha, retain healthy price points over 30 years after they released. The cheapest of the three is Mons’s Goblin Raiders, a vanilla 1/1 for that actually got better artwork from Pete Venters when it was reprinted in Fifth Edition.
5. Dockside Extortionist (Etched Foil) – Double Masters 2022
Market Price: $49.32
An incredible ramp engine, this two-mana Goblin Pirate was originally printed in Commander 2019, but it’s this supremely rare Etched Foil version from Double Masters 2022 that hits a near-$50 price point in today’s market.
Still banned in Commander, imagine how pricey this card will get if the ban hammer on it is ever rescinded. Could be a good pickup right now for you cardboard speculators out there.
4. Goblin Wizard – The Dark
Market Price: $73.29
While a 1/1 Goblin Wizard (as the name implies) for might not be the best value by modern standards, this The Dark Goblin has a potent ability that allows you to simply toss down a permanent card from your hand for free, so long as it’s another Goblin.
Seeing as this card has never and will never be reprinted since debuting in Magic’s 4th expansion ever, it’s not surprising that its price point has ballooned to nearly $75. Speaking of balloons…
3. Goblin Balloon Brigade – Alpha
Market Price: $145.41 (via PriceCharting)
One of five (legal) cards in Magic that mention every child’s favorite helium-filled latex toys, which seems like a lot, this one is the most expensive by far with a nearly $150 price tag.
This card has surprisingly been reprinted a number of times, but its first printing from Alpha is, of course, worth loads due to debuting over 30 years ago. It also has amazing flavor text that remained unchanged until its Ninth Edition printing in 2005.
2. Krenko, Mob Boss (Serialized Foil) – Ravnica Remastered
Market Price: $273.22 (via PriceCharting)
Serialized cards might not be your favorite part of Magic, but there’s no denying they are major players when it comes to collectability.
This price might not be the most accurate (TCGPlayer didn’t have sales info on it), but this Krenko, which boasts the beloved retro frame as well as that super-premium little emblem of “XXX/500” clocks in as the most valuable modern Goblin card of all time.
1. Goblin King – Alpha
Market Price: $986.89 (via PriceCharting)
As you might expect, the most valuable Goblin card of all time comes from Alpha and represents the first-ever Goblin “lord” – one of three such “lords” printed in Magic’s first set alongside Lord of Atlantis and Zombie Master.
Boasting rather disturbing artwork from original Magic art director Jesper Myrfors (Goblin would become a little more cuddly as the years went on), this Goblin-boosting creature remains a useful member of the 99 in Goblin-themed Commander decks (check out the best Goblin cards for Commander), but I would suggest not paying $1,000 for an Alpha copy when you get an Anthologies printing for about four bucks.
In Gob We Trust
And there you have it. These lovable Gobbos might not be created equal, value-wise (not all Gobbies could debut in Magic’s first set, after all), but they still remain a potent threat across a variety of formats, including Modern, Premodern, 2015 Modern, and even Standard, after Lorwyn Eclipsed unveiled a number of potent Gobs. Gob on!
