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The Great Goblin
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The Great Goblin

{1}{B/R}{B/R}

Legendary Creature — Goblin Noble

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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Set
The Hobbit (HOB #201)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
3
Released
2026-08-14
Artist
Ted Nasmith
EDHREC rank
#11,133
Colour identity
{B}{R}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 7 two-card combos

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.00
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander

Combos 96

The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Skirk Prospector
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
64 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
28 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Pitiless Plunderer+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
17 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Maskwood Nexus+The Red Terror
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+The Red Terror+Conspiracy
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Pitiless Plunderer+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Blasting Station
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Pitiless Plunderer+Viscera Seer
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Altar of Dementia
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Viscera Seer
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Pitiless Plunderer+Altar of Dementia
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty+Blasting Station
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Pitiless Plunderer+Blasting Station
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Altar of Dementia+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Spider-Man, Peter Parker
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Heliod, Sun-Crowned
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+The Vision and Scarlet Witch+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+The Vision and Scarlet Witch+Blasting Station
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Pitiless Plunderer+Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Pitiless Plunderer+Woe Strider
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Bartolomé del Presidio
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Altar of Dementia
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Runed Stalactite+War Elemental
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Maskwood Nexus+War Elemental
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Thermopod
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+War Elemental+Oko, Lorwyn Liege // Oko, Shadowmoor Scion
{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Woe Strider
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+The Vision and Scarlet Witch+Phantom Train
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Woe Strider+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+The Red Terror+Leyline of Transformation
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Blasting Station
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Carrion Feeder
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Pitiless Plunderer+Bartolomé del Presidio
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Pitiless Plunderer+Phantom Train
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Umbral Collar Zealot
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty+Bloodflow Connoisseur
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Woe Strider
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Phantom Train
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+War Elemental+Leyline of Transformation
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Prosper, Tome-Bound+Umbral Collar Zealot
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Mortuary+Impulsive Pilferer+Bloodflow Connoisseur
{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Great Goblin+Sunbond
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 96.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Krenko, Mob Boss 73 %+67.4 %
  2. Skirk Prospector 73 %+67.3 %
  3. Boggart Mischief 72 %+67.0 %
  4. Boggart Cursecrafter 72 %+65.8 %
  5. Bothersome Noisemaker 70 %+63.2 %
  6. Azog, Moria's Ruin 69 %+61.8 %
  7. Metallic Mimic 64 %+61.4 %
  8. Bolg's Company 67 %+59.0 %
  9. Grub, Storied Matriarch 61 %+57.9 %
  10. Goblin Matron 60 %+56.2 %
  11. Uglúk of the White Hand 56 %+55.2 %
  12. Sling-Gang Lieutenant 59 %+54.9 %
  13. Scuzzback Scrounger 59 %+54.6 %
  14. Goblin Bombardment 63 %+53.1 %
  15. Goblin Warchief 56 %+52.5 %
  16. Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin 56 %+52.1 %
  17. Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain 53 %+51.8 %
  18. Bolg of the North 56 %+50.6 %
  19. Fearsome Goblin Pair 57 %+50.3 %
  20. Barad-dûr 51 %+48.7 %
  21. Gorbag of Minas Morgul 50 %+48.3 %
  22. Taurean Mauler 51 %+47.4 %
  23. Skullclamp 56 %+45.1 %
  24. Rage into the Valley 50 %+44.3 %
  25. March from the Black Gate 45 %+44.1 %
  26. Misty Mountains Raider 49 %+43.8 %
  27. Putrid Goblin 46 %+43.6 %
  28. Howlsquad Heavy 46 %+43.4 %
  29. Goblin-town 49 %+43.2 %
  30. Goblin-town Flunkies 48 %+42.8 %
  31. Brightstone Ritual 45 %+42.8 %
  32. Knucklebone Witch 44 %+42.7 %
  33. Tidings of War 47 %+41.5 %
  34. Great Ugly-Looking Goblin 44 %+39.1 %
  35. Gathering of Darkness 43 %+38.7 %
  36. Orcish Medicine 39 %+38.0 %
  37. Conspicuous Snoop 38 %+36.0 %
  38. Murderous Redcap 39 %+35.9 %
  39. Along the Crooked Way 40 %+35.4 %
  40. Pashalik Mons 38 %+35.4 %
  41. Goblin Chirurgeon 37 %+35.3 %
  42. Siege-Gang Lieutenant 38 %+35.2 %
  43. Champion of the Weird 37 %+34.7 %
  44. Warren Soultrader 42 %+34.0 %
  45. Siege-Gang Commander 38 %+33.9 %
  46. Frogtosser Banneret 36 %+33.1 %
  47. First Day of Class 34 %+32.5 %
  48. Bloodline Bidding 36 %+31.9 %
  49. Goblin Plate Mail 36 %+31.8 %
  50. Assault on Osgiliath 32 %+31.7 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Mountain 99 %+1.2 %
  2. Swamp 98 %-0.1 %
  3. Sol Ring 83 %-2.6 %
  4. Command Tower 83 %-2.8 %
  5. Arcane Signet 75 %-7.2 %
  6. Skirk Prospector 73 %+67.3 %
  7. Krenko, Mob Boss 73 %+67.4 %
  8. Boggart Mischief 72 %+67.0 %
  9. Boggart Cursecrafter 72 %+65.8 %
  10. Bothersome Noisemaker 70 %+63.2 %
  11. Azog, Moria's Ruin 69 %+61.8 %
  12. Dragonskull Summit 68 %+3.1 %
  13. Bolg's Company 67 %+59.0 %
  14. Metallic Mimic 64 %+61.4 %
  15. Goblin Bombardment 63 %+53.1 %
  16. Smoldering Marsh 61 %-2.3 %
  17. Grub, Storied Matriarch 61 %+57.9 %
  18. Goblin Matron 60 %+56.2 %
  19. Scuzzback Scrounger 59 %+54.6 %
  20. Sling-Gang Lieutenant 59 %+54.9 %
  21. Fearsome Goblin Pair 57 %+50.3 %
  22. Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin 56 %+52.1 %
  23. Uglúk of the White Hand 56 %+55.2 %
  24. Bolg of the North 56 %+50.6 %
  25. Goblin Warchief 56 %+52.5 %
  26. Skullclamp 56 %+45.1 %
  27. Sulfurous Springs 53 %+5.1 %
  28. Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain 53 %+51.8 %
  29. Blood Crypt 51 %+3.2 %
  30. Barad-dûr 51 %+48.7 %
  31. Taurean Mauler 51 %+47.4 %
  32. Rage into the Valley 50 %+44.3 %
  33. Gorbag of Minas Morgul 50 %+48.3 %
  34. Goblin-town 49 %+43.2 %
  35. Misty Mountains Raider 49 %+43.8 %
  36. Goblin-town Flunkies 48 %+42.8 %
  37. Tidings of War 47 %+41.5 %
  38. Howlsquad Heavy 46 %+43.4 %
  39. Putrid Goblin 46 %+43.6 %
  40. Blasphemous Act 46 %-5.9 %
  41. March from the Black Gate 45 %+44.1 %
  42. Brightstone Ritual 45 %+42.8 %
  43. Great Ugly-Looking Goblin 44 %+39.1 %
  44. Knucklebone Witch 44 %+42.7 %
  45. Gathering of Darkness 43 %+38.7 %
  46. Path of Ancestry 43 %+26.1 %
  47. Warren Soultrader 42 %+34.0 %
  48. Foreboding Ruins 42 %-3.8 %
  49. Orcish Bowmasters 41 %+30.6 %
  50. Talisman of Indulgence 41 %-14.2 %

Format legality

Standard Legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Not legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2026-06-29

    You pay all costs and follow all timing rules for cards played this way. For example, if the exiled card is a land card, you may play it only during your main phase while the stack is empty and only if you have an available land play remaining.

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