Goblin Grenade (FEM #56a)
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Goblin Grenade is a common printing from Fallen Empires (FEM #56a), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Ron Spencer.
Card text
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a Goblin.
Goblin Grenade deals 5 damage to any target.
"According to accepted theory, the Grenade held some kind of flammable mixture and was carried to its target by a hapless Goblin."
—*Sarpadian Empires, vol. IV*
Details
| Mana cost | {R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Fallen Empires (FEM) |
| Collector number | 56a |
| Artist | Ron Spencer |
| Released | 1994-11-01 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.46 (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 | Legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — You can't sacrifice more than one Goblin to get a greater effect.
- September 22, 2011 — Players can only respond once Goblin Grenade has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try and destroy the Goblin to prevent you from casting Goblin Grenade.
- September 22, 2011 — The Goblin you sacrifice to cast Goblin Grenade doesn't have to be a creature. For example, you could sacrifice Boggart Shenanigans (a kindred enchantment with the subtype Goblin).
Other printings of Goblin Grenade
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Goblin Grenade:
- Goblin Grenade (ATH #32)
- Goblin Grenade (DDT #45)
- Goblin Grenade (FEM #56b)
- Goblin Grenade (FEM #56c)
- Goblin Grenade (J22 #542)
- Goblin Grenade (M12 #140)
- Goblin Grenade (ME1 #95)
- Goblin Grenade (PLST #M12-140)
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