Goblin Tunneler
Goblin Tunneler Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Goblin Tunneler is $0.06 (M11 #143), and the most expensive is $0.53 (ROE #148, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.30, up 400.0% over 7 days, up 400.0% over 30 days, up 500.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.30 (2026).
Goblin Tunneler Printings & Prices
Goblin Tunneler has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Goblin Tunneler: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.10 cash for ROE #148 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ROE #148 | Foil | $0.10 | $0.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #160 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #142 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #143 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | ROE #148 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #160 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DDT #49 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M11 #143 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ROE #148 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M12 #142 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
Goblin Tunneler Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Target creature with power 2 or less can't be blocked this turn.
Goblin Tunneler is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Goblin Tunneler Rulings
- Jun 15, 2010 The ability doesn’t grant an ability to the targeted creature. Rather, it affects the game rules and states something that’s now true about that creature. After the ability resolves, the creature can’t be blocked that turn even if it loses all abilities.
- Jun 15, 2010 The power of the targeted creature is checked both as you target it and as the ability resolves. After the ability resolves, the creature can’t be blocked that turn even if its power becomes greater than 2.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Goblin Tunneler has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDT #49 | 2017-10-24 | Common | Standard |
| CN2 #160 | 2016-08-26 | Common | Standard |
| CN2 #160 | 2016-08-26 | Common | Standard |
| M12 #142 | 2011-07-15 | Common | Standard |
| M12 #142 | 2011-07-15 | Common | Standard |
| M11 #143 | 2010-07-16 | Common | Standard |
| M11 #143 | 2010-07-16 | Common | Standard |
| ROE #148 | 2010-04-23 | Common | Standard |
| ROE #148 | 2010-04-23 | Common | Standard |
DDT #49 
CN2 #160 
M12 #142 
M11 #143 
ROE #148 Goblin Tunneler in Commander
Goblin Tunneler is the #12,011 most-played card on EDHREC, down 23 places over the last 30 days.
Goblin Tunneler FAQ
How much is Goblin Tunneler worth?
Goblin Tunneler is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.06 to $0.53 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Goblin Tunneler legal in Commander?
Yes — Goblin Tunneler is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Goblin Tunneler been reprinted?
Yes — Goblin Tunneler has been reprinted 9 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Goblin Tunneler cheap?
Goblin Tunneler trades at about $0.30 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,011 on EDHREC).