Goblin Balloon Brigade
Goblin Balloon Brigade Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Goblin Balloon Brigade is $0.08 (M11 #140), and the most expensive is $155.44 (LEA #153). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, up 314.3% over 7 days, up 20.8% over 30 days, up 383.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $39.81 (2026).
Goblin Balloon Brigade Printings & Prices
Goblin Balloon Brigade has 16 tracked printings across 14 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Goblin Balloon Brigade: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $140.00 cash for LEA #153; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #153 | Nonfoil | $140.00 | $279.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #446 | Nonfoil | $37.00 | $59.99 | 38% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #154 | Nonfoil | $27.50 | $54.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #154 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $8.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #154 | Nonfoil | $3.80 | $7.49 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #154 | Nonfoil | $3.75 | $7.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #149 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #140 | Foil | $0.10 | $0.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #159 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #154 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
Goblin Balloon Brigade Rules Text & Legality
{R}: This creature gains flying until end of turn.
Goblin Balloon Brigade is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Goblin Balloon Brigade Rulings
- Aug 15, 2010 For flying to work as an evasion ability, an attacking Goblin Balloon Brigade's ability must be activated before the declare blockers step begins. Once Goblin Balloon Brigade has become blocked, giving it flying won't change that.
- Aug 1, 2008 You can activate the ability repeatedly during a turn. This generally has no additional effect, unless some other effect (like that from Adarkar Windform has caused it to lose flying since the last time the ability resolved.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Goblin Balloon Brigade has been reprinted 18 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #149 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 30A #446 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #CN2-159 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| CN2 #159 | 2016-08-26 | Common | Standard |
| CN2 #159 | 2016-08-26 | Common | Standard |
| M11 #140 | 2010-07-16 | Common | Standard |
| M11 #140 | 2010-07-16 | Common | Standard |
| 9ED #189 | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #189★ | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ATH #30 | 1998-11-01 | Common | Standard |
30A #149 
PLST #CN2-159 
CN2 #159 
M11 #140 
9ED #189 
ATH #30 Showing the 10 most recent of 18 printings.
Goblin Balloon Brigade in Commander
Goblin Balloon Brigade is the #17,341 most-played card on EDHREC, down 199 places over the last 30 days.
Goblin Balloon Brigade FAQ
How much is Goblin Balloon Brigade worth?
Goblin Balloon Brigade is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.08 to $155.44 across 16 tracked printings.
Is Goblin Balloon Brigade legal in Commander?
Yes — Goblin Balloon Brigade is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Goblin Balloon Brigade been reprinted?
Yes — Goblin Balloon Brigade has been reprinted 18 times, with 16 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Goblin Balloon Brigade cheap?
Goblin Balloon Brigade trades at about $0.29 — 18 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,341 on EDHREC).