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Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain from OM1 (OM1) costing {1}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin MTG card

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin

Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain

Card Text

Norman Osborn can't be blocked. Whenever Norman Osborn deals combat damage to a player, he connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.) {1}{U}{B}{R}: Transform Norman Osborn. Activate only as a sorcery.

Card Stats

1/1 mythic CMC: 2.0 OM1 OM1 🎨 Nicholas Gregory
Connive Transform

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norman Osborn // Green Goblin? Basics

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is a Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Norman Osborn can't be blocked. Whenever Norman Osborn deals combat damage to a player, he connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.) {1}{U}{B}{R}: Transform Norman Osborn. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Norman Osborn // Green Goblin cost to cast? Basics

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin's current oracle text is: "Norman Osborn can't be blocked. Whenever Norman Osborn deals combat damage to a player, he connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.) {1}{U}{B}{R}: Transform Norman Osborn. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Norman Osborn // Green Goblin? Pricing

Price data for Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Norman Osborn // Green Goblin? Pricing

You can purchase Norman Osborn // Green Goblin 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.

Is Norman Osborn // Green Goblin legal in Standard? Legality

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Norman Osborn // Green Goblin legal in Modern? Legality

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Norman Osborn // Green Goblin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin 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 Norman Osborn // Green Goblin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Norman Osborn // Green Goblin legal in Legacy? Legality

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Norman Osborn // Green Goblin legal in Vintage? Legality

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin 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 Norman Osborn // Green Goblin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Norman Osborn // Green Goblin 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 Norman Osborn // Green Goblin from? Details

This printing of Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is from OM1 (OM1), with collector number 30.

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Norman Osborn // Green Goblin's rarity? Details

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is a mythic card in OM1.

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

Who illustrated Norman Osborn // Green Goblin? Details

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin was illustrated by Nicholas Gregory.

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

What is Norman Osborn // Green Goblin's power and toughness? Details

Norman Osborn // Green Goblin is a 1/1 creature.

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

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