Lead Your Goblin Horde with Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
The Hobgoblin Bandit Lord stands as a ruthless commander in any red aggro or tribal goblin deck within the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set. With a modest mana cost that fits snugly into early game turns, this 2/3 Goblin Rogue not only bolsters your army by granting +1/+1 to other goblins you control but also introduces a versatile damage-dealing ability that scales with your board presence. Activating its ability allows you to channel the chaos of your goblin swarm, punishing opponents or eliminating key threats in a single, calculated strike. This dynamic interaction makes it a prime candidate alongside cards like Skullcleaver or Legion Warboss, where maximizing goblin deployment is crucial to overwhelming foes.
The lore behind the Hobgoblin Bandit Lord captures the brutal hierarchy typical of goblin society, where strength dictates allegiance and the weak pay tribute. Its presence on the battlefield shifts not only the power balance of your creatures but also the strategic options available, emphasizing quick, aggressive plays backed by tactical precision. For players seeking to lead with cunning and brute force, this card offers both a dependable stat line and a thematic edge that resonates throughout your goblin swarm.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{R}{R}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Goblin Rogue
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Card Text: Other Goblins you control get +1/+1.
{R}, {T}: Hobgoblin Bandit Lord deals damage equal to the number of Goblins that entered the battlefield under your control this turn to any target.
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Power / Toughness: 2/3
