Command the Horde with Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
The Hobgoblin Bandit Lord stakes its claim as a steadfast leader among goblin decks in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. With a modest casting cost and a sturdy 2/3 body, this Goblin Rogue not only bolsters your goblin forces by granting other Goblins you control a +1/+1 boost, but it also transforms the sheer number of your minions into raw damage. Its activated ability lets you tap it and pay one red mana to unleash damage equal to all goblins that entered the battlefield under your control this turn, making it a potent finisher or board controller in aggressive strategies.
When paired with cards that generate multiple goblins in a single turn, such as Skullcleaver or Krenko’s Command, the Bandit Lord becomes a relentless source of pressure, converting your swarm into precise, repeatable damage. Its synergy with token generators and tribal enhancers solidifies its role not just as a buffing presence, but as a tactical damage engine. For players who appreciate an aggressive, board-centric approach, Hobgoblin Bandit Lord exemplifies how clever positioning and timing turn a goblin mob into a fearsome force.
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 / Rules 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
