Goblin Instigator
Core Set 2019 · #142

Goblin Instigator

Goblin Instigator is a Common Creature — Goblin Rogue from Core Set 2019 (142) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.35 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $4.35
Cardmarket trend €0.23
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Goblin Instigator suits collectors and players working on Core Set 2019 who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Goblin Instigator from Core Set 2019?

Goblin Instigator is a Creature — Goblin Rogue in Core Set 2019 numbered 142. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Goblin Instigator (142) from Core Set 2019 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Core Set 2019.

What is Goblin Instigator worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.35 for Goblin Instigator. Low and high spread runs $4.35 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.23; foil: $4.35; Normal: $0.30. This printing is from Core Set 2019. Collector number 142 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCore Set 2019
Number142
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$4.35
Cardmarket EUR€0.23
cardmarket $0.23
foil $4.35
Normal $0.30

Card stats

ColorsR
Power1

How collectible is Goblin Instigator?

Goblin Instigator is a Common printing in Core Set 2019. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Core Set 2019. Collector number 142 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Goblin Instigator?

Goblin Instigator lists as Creature — Goblin Rogue. Artist: Filip Burburan. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Core Set 2019. Collector number 142 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Goblin Instigator (142) from Core Set 2019 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Goblin Instigator is catalogued as Common Creature — Goblin Rogue in Core Set 2019, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $4.35 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.23; foil: $4.35; Normal: $0.30).
  • Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Creature — Goblin Rogue help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $4.35 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Goblin Instigator from Core Set 2019?

Goblin Instigator is a Common Creature — Goblin Rogue from Core Set 2019 numbered 142 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Goblin Instigator worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.35 for ungraded Goblin Instigator. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Goblin Instigator?

Goblin Instigator is catalogued as Common in Core Set 2019. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Goblin Instigator legal in Commander or Standard?

Goblin Instigator shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Goblin Instigator near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.35. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.