2Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
Lands(22)
3Castle Embereth
1Phyrexian Tower
18Snow-Covered Mountain
Creatures(36)
4Skirk Prospector
4Conspicuous Snoop
3Goblin Instigator
4Wily Goblin
4Goblin Chieftain
4Goblin Matron
4Goblin Warchief
1Goblin Ringleader
4Krenko, Mob Boss
4Muxus, Goblin Grandee
Sorceries(2)
2Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
Lands(22)
3Castle Embereth
1Phyrexian Tower
18Snow-Covered Mountain
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(4)
1Gempalm Incinerator
2Goblin Chainwhirler
1Goblin Trashmaster
Planeswalkers(1)
1Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Instants(7)
4Frost Bite
3Abrade
Artifacts(3)
3Herald's Horn
Creatures(4)
1Gempalm Incinerator
2Goblin Chainwhirler
1Goblin Trashmaster
Artifacts(3)
3Herald's Horn
Planeswalkers(1)
1Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Instants(7)
4Frost Bite
3Abrade
Competitive insights for Goblin Instigator
Overview
Goblin Instigator was last seen at Champions Cup Final: Shizuoka October 2024 (Oct 14, 2024). It appears in 31 competitive decklists, mainly in Pioneer (3.2%). It is most often paired with Muxus, Goblin Grandee (116%) and Skirk Prospector (116%). Coverage spans September 2020 to October 2024.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
1
3.2%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 96.8%
Often played with
Recent events
Champions Cup Final: Shizuoka October 2024 — 1 deck (10/14/2024)
How many competitive decks play Goblin Instigator?
Our database currently tracks 31 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Goblin Instigator most?
Pioneer is the most common format (3.2% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Goblin Instigator?
Top co-played cards include Muxus, Goblin Grandee (116%) and Skirk Prospector (116%).
When was Goblin Instigator last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Champions Cup Final: Shizuoka October 2024 (Oct 14, 2024).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through October 2024.
Is Goblin Instigator played in Pioneer?
Yes — 1 competitive Pioneer lists include Goblin Instigator (3.2% of tracked lists).
About competitive deck data
Lists are sourced from competitive Magic: The Gathering events ingested from magic.gg and related feeds. Card names, oracle text, and images are provided via Scryfall. Synergy rates show how often another card appears in the same decklist. Data is updated as new events are imported.
Data updated through October 2024 · Last decklist seen: Champions Cup Final: Shizuoka October 2024, Oct 14, 2024
