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Goblin Cruciverbalist is a rare Creature — Goblin Wizard Guest from UNF (UNF) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.12 USD.

Goblin Cruciverbalist MTG card

Goblin Cruciverbalist

Creature — Goblin Wizard Guest

Card Text

Haste When this creature enters, create a colorless artifact token named your choice of A, E, I, O, or U. Whenever this creature attacks, using the first letters of the names of permanents you control, spell a word you haven't spelled this game. It gets +1/+0 until end of turn for each letter in that word.

Card Stats

1/4 rare CMC: 3.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Mike Burns
Haste

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goblin Cruciverbalist? Basics

Goblin Cruciverbalist is a Creature — Goblin Wizard Guest card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste When this creature enters, create a colorless artifact token named your choice of A, E, I, O, or U. Whenever this creature attacks, using the first letters of the names of permanents you control, spell a word you haven't spelled this game. It gets +1/+0 until end of turn for each letter in that word."

How much mana does Goblin Cruciverbalist cost to cast? Basics

Goblin Cruciverbalist 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 Cruciverbalist'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 Cruciverbalist 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 Cruciverbalist's current oracle text is: "Haste When this creature enters, create a colorless artifact token named your choice of A, E, I, O, or U. Whenever this creature attacks, using the first letters of the names of permanents you control, spell a word you haven't spelled this game. It gets +1/+0 until end of turn for each letter in that word."

What is the current price of Goblin Cruciverbalist? Pricing

The current market price for Goblin Cruciverbalist is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Goblin Cruciverbalist? Pricing

You can purchase Goblin Cruciverbalist 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 Cruciverbalist normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.21

Is Goblin Cruciverbalist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Cruciverbalist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Goblin Cruciverbalist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Cruciverbalist in Modern is not available.

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

Is Goblin Cruciverbalist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Cruciverbalist in Commander is not available.

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

Is Goblin Cruciverbalist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Cruciverbalist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Goblin Cruciverbalist legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Cruciverbalist in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Goblin Cruciverbalist legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Cruciverbalist in Vintage is not available.

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 Cruciverbalist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Goblin Cruciverbalist in Pauper is not available.

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 Cruciverbalist from? Details

This printing of Goblin Cruciverbalist is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 110.

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

What is Goblin Cruciverbalist's rarity? Details

Goblin Cruciverbalist is a rare card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Goblin Cruciverbalist? Details

Goblin Cruciverbalist was illustrated by Mike Burns.

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 Cruciverbalist's power and toughness? Details

Goblin Cruciverbalist is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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