Goblin Chieftain

Goblin King Reprint

New • 27 Apr 2013 • Asked by sstocker • 8 Comments

What are the chances of getting a Goblin King reprint? As an avid goblin player, I was very disappointed when we got Goblin Chieftain instead of Goblin King in M10.

Goblin King is old school in that it affects all goblins. As we’ve shifted away from that (“lords” now help just your creatures), I doubt we’re going to see Goblin King back any time soon.
Card Printing Creatures Goblin Goblin Chieftain Goblin King Reprints

Creature Anthem Text

New • 11 Apr 2013 • Asked by therealdrewsteph-deactivated201 • 9 Comments

Why is it when a creature has an "anthem" type effect on it, it says other creatures and it has a separate clause giving itself the ability? I'm talking about cards like Goblin Chieftain and the new Exava with their haste ability.

Because that text has proven easier for the majority to grok.
Creatures Goblin Goblin Chieftain Haste

Lord Mechanics

New • 06 Aug 2012 • Asked by radioactivestardust • 2 Comments

Why do lords only pump "others"? Why are they not just slightly smaller and pump themselves? That goes for abilities like vigilance on Captain of the Watch and haste on Goblin Chieftain?

We’ve experimented with that and found that it’s more confusing for the majority of players. Our current template (have the creature’s self buff be included and affect everything else you control) has proven to be the one the most players play correctly.
Captain of the Watch Creatures Goblin Goblin Chieftain Haste Templating Vigilance

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