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Goblin Matron, art by Daniel Gelon
Art by Daniel Gelon · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
Selected printing · USD
$2.98
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
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Goblin Matron

{2}{R} · Creature — Goblin

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Goblin card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Rulings (2)

Oct 4, 2004 · Because the “search” requires you to find a card with certain characteristics, you don't have to find the card if you don't want to.

Jun 14, 2019 · If an effect refers to a “[subtype] spell” or “[subtype] card,” it refers only to a spell or card that has that subtype. For example, Goblin War Party is a card that references and creates Goblins, but it isn't a Goblin card.

LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernLegal
PioneerNot legal
StandardNot legal
PauperLegal
PremodernLegal
cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=56 decks
ArchetypeFormatInclusionCopiesDecks (n)
Gruul GoblinsPremodern100%40
Mono Red GoblinsPremodern100%13
Rakdos GoblinsPauper100%3
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Price

Goblin Matron — price trend

Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfallcasthaven.com

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