Upstart Goblin
Upstart Goblin is a Normal Spell, first released in 2002 in Magic Ruler. It has 18 printings across 12 sets (Common, Super Rare, Ultra Rare, Rare, …). The cheapest copy is MRL-E033 Common at $0.36; the most valuable is RA03-EN096 Quarter Century Secret Rare at $103.94. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.36 – $103.94
17 printings priced
Type
Normal
ATK
0
DEF
0
Draw 1 card from your Deck. Your opponent gains 1000 Life Points.
Appears in 12 expansions
Printings (18)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spell Ruler (Europe) | MRL-E033 | Common | $0.36 | |
| Retro Pack 2024 Reprint | RP01R-EN056 | Common | €3.99 | |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-033 | Common | $1.03 | |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN018 | Common | $3.86 | |
| Dark Legends | DLG1-EN057 | Common | $2.60 | |
| Turbo Pack: Booster Eight | TU08-EN004 | Super Rare | $97.85 | |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World | LCYW-EN265 | Ultra Rare | $12.18 | |
| Retro Pack | RP01-EN056 | Common | $2.91 | |
| Demo Pack | DEM1-EN014 | Common | $1.19 | |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-033 | Common | $1.70 | |
| Secret Slayers | SESL-EN043 | Super Rare | $3.75 | |
| Maximum Gold: El Dorado | MGED-EN146 | Rare | $1.44 | |
| Spell Ruler (Worldwide English) | SRL-EN033 | Common | $3.44 | |
| Spell Ruler (25th Anniversary Edition) | SRL-EN033 | Common | $0.82 | |
| Retro Pack (2020 Date Reprint) | RP01-EN056 | Common | $0.78 | |
| Quarter Century Bonanza | RA03-EN096 | Platinum Secret Rare | $9.79 | |
| Quarter Century Bonanza | RA03-EN096 | Quarter Century Secret Rare | $103.94 | |
| Legendary Modern Decks 2026 | L26D-ENS07 | Common | $0.38 |
Upstart Goblin: FAQ
How much is Upstart Goblin worth?+
Upstart Goblin currently sells for $0.36 – $103.94 on TCGPlayer, from $0.36 for MRL-E033 up to $103.94 for RA03-EN096. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Upstart Goblin printed in?+
Upstart Goblin appears in 12 sets: Magic Ruler, Retro Pack 2024 Reprint, Dark Beginning 1, Dark Legends, Turbo Pack: Booster Eight, Retro Pack and 6 more.
Is Upstart Goblin legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Upstart Goblin is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Upstart Goblin?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Upstart Goblin is 70368879.
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