Quick Answer

Goblin Boarders is a common Creature — Goblin Pirate from FDN (FDN) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Goblin Boarders MTG card

Goblin Boarders

Creature — Goblin Pirate

Card Text

Raid — This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it if you attacked this turn.

"SPLIT THE SKULLS AND SPLIT THE SPOILS!" —Breeches, munitions master

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 3.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Filipe Pagliuso
Raid

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Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.09
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
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€0.06
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goblin Boarders? Basics

Goblin Boarders is a Creature — Goblin Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Raid — This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it if you attacked this turn."

How much mana does Goblin Boarders cost to cast? Basics

Goblin Boarders has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Goblin Boarders's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Goblin Boarders has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Goblin Boarders's current oracle text is: "Raid — This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it if you attacked this turn."

What is the current price of Goblin Boarders? Pricing

The current market price for Goblin Boarders is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Goblin Boarders? Pricing

You can purchase Goblin Boarders from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Goblin Boarders normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.09

Is Goblin Boarders legal in Standard? Legality

Goblin Boarders is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Goblin Boarders legal in Modern? Legality

Goblin Boarders is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Goblin Boarders legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Goblin Boarders is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Goblin Boarders legal in Pioneer? Legality

Goblin Boarders is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Goblin Boarders legal in Legacy? Legality

Goblin Boarders is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Goblin Boarders legal in Vintage? Legality

Goblin Boarders is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Goblin Boarders legal in Pauper? Legality

Goblin Boarders is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Goblin Boarders from? Details

This printing of Goblin Boarders is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 87.

Goblin Boarders may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Goblin Boarders's rarity? Details

Goblin Boarders is a common card in FDN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Goblin Boarders? Details

Goblin Boarders was illustrated by Filipe Pagliuso.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Goblin Boarders's power and toughness? Details

Goblin Boarders is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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