Battle-Scarred Goblin (HOC #192)
Battle-Scarred Goblin is a common printing from The Hobbit Eternal (HOC #192), a Creature — Goblin Warrior. Illustrated by Hristo D. Chukov.
Card text
Whenever this creature becomes blocked, it deals 1 damage to each creature blocking it.
"An Orc shot Balin from behind a stone. We slew the Orc, but many more came."
—*Book of Mazarbul*
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Goblin Warrior |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 2 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | The Hobbit Eternal (HOC) |
| Collector number | 192 |
| Artist | Hristo D. Chukov |
| Released | 2026-08-14 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.43 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- June 16, 2023 — The ability triggers only once, no matter how many creatures are blocking it. The ability resolves and deals damage to those creatures before combat damage is dealt. Even if that damage destroys all creatures blocking Battle-Scarred Goblin, Battle-Scarred Goblin doesn't become unblocked.