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Goblin Engineer Modern Horizons MTG card
MH1 #128 · Art by Jehan Choo
MH1 set symbol, RareModern Horizons#128Rare

Goblin Engineer

Creature · Goblin Artificer
TCGplayer market · MH1 #128 nonfoil
$8.76 −1.0% −$0.09, 7 days
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30 days
−0.3%
EDHREC rank
#1,198 Down 10 in 30 days
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Goblin Engineer Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.76, down 1.0% over 7 days, down 0.3% over 30 days, down 11.7% over 90 days.

Goblin Engineer Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Goblin Engineer

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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.

MH1 set symbol, RareMH1 #128
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TSR set symbol, SpecialTSR #345
Retro Frame
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #MH1-128
H1R set symbol, RareH1R #16
Retro Frame
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2103
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CoolStuffIncSLD #2103Nonfoil
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Goblin Engineer Rules Text & Legality

Goblin Engineer

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.

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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.

  • Jun 14, 2019MH1 set symbol, RareModern HorizonsMH1 #128
  • Jun 14, 2019MH1 set symbol, RareModern Horizons · foilMH1 #128
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral RemasteredTSR #345
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral Remastered · foilTSR #345
  • Jun 18, 2021H1R set symbol, RareModern Horizons 1 Timeshifts · Alt Art, foilH1R #16
  • Jun 18, 2021H1R set symbol, RareModern Horizons 1 Timeshifts · Alt Art, etchedH1R #16
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2103
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #2103
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #MH1-128

Goblin Engineer in Commander

Goblin Engineer is the #1,198 most-played card on EDHREC, down 10 places over the last 30 days.

#1,198 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 10 in 30 days

Goblin Engineer FAQ

How much is Goblin Engineer worth?

Goblin Engineer is worth about $8.76 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $8.76 price because Commander demand is high (#1,198 on EDHREC) and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Goblin Engineer?

Cards that fill a similar role include Goblin Welder, Scrap Welder, Daretti, Scrap Savant.