Pebble in the Machine
Ornery Goblin is a cheap, disruptive two power one toughness creature that earns value on combat interactions. With a casting cost of {1}{R} the Ornery Goblin trades quickly and punishes blockers. Experienced players will spot how its triggered damage couples with chump blockers or combat tricks to clear the way for larger attackers while still presenting an early threat on board.
The card text creates predictable outcomes you can exploit in both limited and constructed play. Use Ornery Goblin to tax opponents who rely on small creatures to stall your game plan and pair it with pump effects or anthem effects to convert the triggered damage into favorable trades. A small touch of Ravnica flavor shows through in the creature type Goblin Warrior and the card's sardonic quote about a listening stick for complaints, placing the card in the city's rougher corners of guild politics.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {1}{R}
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Card Type — Creature
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Subtypes — Goblin Warrior
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Whenever Ornery Goblin blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, Ornery Goblin deals 1 damage to that creature.
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Power / Toughness — 2/1
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Rarity — Common
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Set — Ravnica: Clue Edition
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Language — English
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Condition — Near Mint
