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Goblin Engineer
J21 · Jumpstart: Historic Horizons #458 · Rare · released 2021-08-26
{1}{R}
Creature — Goblin Artificer
When this creature enters, you may search your library for an artifact card, put it into your graveyard, then shuffle.
{R}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: Return target artifact card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Goblin Engineer is a rare red creature from Jumpstart: Historic Horizons (2021). It has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2019 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $8.74 to $34.34 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Goblin Engineer in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $8.74 to $34.34 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Modern Horizons at $8.74.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Horizons | 128 | Rare | $8.74 | $12.00 |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 345 | Special | $9.85 | $34.34 |
| Modern Horizons 1 Timeshifts | 16 | Rare | — | $21.90 |
| Jumpstart: Historic Horizons This page | 458 | Rare | — | — |
| The List | MH1-128 | Rare | $9.84 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 91279 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2103 | Rare | $15.86 | — |
More from Jumpstart: Historic Horizons
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2021-03-19Because targets are chosen for activated abilities before costs (such as "Sacrifice an artifact") are paid, Goblin Engineer's second ability can't target the artifact that will be sacrificed to pay its cost.
- 2021-03-19If a card in a player's graveyard has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
Frequently asked questions
Is Goblin Engineer legal in Commander?
Yes — Goblin Engineer is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Goblin Engineer legal in?
Goblin Engineer is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Goblin Engineer been printed?
Goblin Engineer has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2019 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Goblin Engineer?
The cheapest printing is Modern Horizons (#128) at about $8.74.
Who illustrated Goblin Engineer?
This printing of Goblin Engineer was illustrated by Jehan Choo.