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Goblin Engineer
Price history
Goblin Engineer price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $9.37.
Goblin Engineer Price Summary
Goblin Engineer's current headline price is $9.37.
Goblin Engineer Printings & Prices
Goblin Engineer has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, galaxy foil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless and alt art treatments.
All finishes
Sell Goblin Engineer: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSR #345 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #345 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2103 | Galaxy Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #16 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2103 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2103 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #128 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2103 | Galaxy Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #128 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #345 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Goblin Engineer Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature enters, you may search your library for an artifact card, put it into your graveyard, then shuffle.
{R}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: Return target artifact card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Goblin Engineer is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Goblin Engineer Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021 Because targets are chosen for activated abilities before costs (such as "Sacrifice an artifact") are paid, Goblin Engineer's second ability can't target the artifact that will be sacrificed to pay its cost.
- Mar 19, 2021 If a card in a player's graveyard has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Goblin Engineer has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MH1-128 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #2103 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2103 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| H1R #16 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Alt Art |
| H1R #16 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Alt Art |
| TSR #345 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| TSR #345 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| MH1 #128 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
| MH1 #128 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #MH1-128 
SLD #2103 
H1R #16 
TSR #345 Goblin Engineer in Commander
Goblin Engineer is the #1,183 most-played card on EDHREC, down 11 places over the last 30 days.
Goblin Engineer FAQ
How much is Goblin Engineer worth?
Goblin Engineer is worth about $9.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Goblin Engineer legal in Commander?
Yes — Goblin Engineer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Goblin Engineer been reprinted?
Yes — Goblin Engineer has been reprinted 9 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Goblin Engineer expensive?
Goblin Engineer holds a $9.37 price because Commander demand is high (#1,183 on EDHREC) and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.