Upstart Goblin
Normal Spell
Upstart Goblin is a Normal Spell. First printed in Magic Ruler (2002).
- Type
- Spell Card
- Property
- Normal
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2002-09-16
- Printings
- 16
Card text
Draw 1 card, then your opponent gains 1000 LP.
Approximate value
≈$0.38
A rough figure from recent listings (updated 2026-09-07), not a market value or official price. It varies a lot with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings below before buying or selling.
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Printings & rarities
| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Ruler | MRL-033 | Common | 2002-09-16 | $2.84 |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-E033 | Common | 2002-09-16 | $10.65 |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-033 | Common | 2002-09-16 | $2.43 |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-EN033 | Common | 2002-09-16 | $0.38 |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN018 | Common | 2004-10-12 | $0.38 |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB18 | Common | 2004-10-12 | $0.38 |
| Retro Pack | RP01-EN056 | Common | 2008-07-08 | $5.08 |
| Dark Legends | DLG1-EN057 | Common | 2008-11-21 | $3.31 |
| Demo Pack | DEM1-EN014 | Common | 2011-02-12 | $0.38 |
| Turbo Pack: Booster Eight | TU08-EN004 | Super Rare | 2012-06-01 | $0.38 |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World Mega Pack | LCYW-EN265 | Ultra Rare | 2012-09-29 | $0.38 |
| Secret Slayers | SESL-EN043 | Super Rare | 2020-04-03 | $2.56 |
| Maximum Gold: El Dorado | MGED-EN146 | Rare | 2021-11-18 | $2.02 |
| Quarter Century Bonanza | RA03-EN096 | Platinum Secret Rare | 2024-11-07 | $0.38 |
| Quarter Century Bonanza | RA03-EN096 | Quarter Century Secret Rare | 2024-11-07 | $0.38 |
| Legendary Modern Decks 2026 | L26D-ENS07 | 3 | 2026-04-23 | $0.38 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Upstart Goblin in other languages
| Japanese | 成金ゴブリン |
| Korean | 갑부 고블린 |
| Chinese | 暴发户格布林 |
| German | Emporkömmling Goblin |
| French | Gobelin Parvenu |
| Italian | Riccastro Goblin |
| Spanish | Goblin Insolente |
| Portuguese | Goblin Inexperiente |