The destruction he causes is nothing next to the chaos in his mind.
Goblin Psychopath - Scourge (#95) - Illustrated by Pete Venters - Magic: The Gathering Card
Scourge Uncommon #95 Pete Venters

Goblin Psychopath

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Goblin Mutant

Mana Cost: {3}{R}

Oracle Rules Text: Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, flip a coin. If you lose the flip, the next time it would deal combat damage this turn, it deals that damage to you instead.

Flavor Text: The destruction he causes is nothing next to the chaos in his mind.

Set: Scourge (#95), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Pete Venters

Creature Red Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
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1 Printing
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Goblin Psychopath - Scourge MTG card scan Goblin Psychopath Scourge Viewing SCG Uncommon Pete Venters 2003-05-26

Official Rulings (1)

2004-10-04
The ability triggers when it attacks or block and resolves before combat damage is assigned. This gives you a chance to possibly get rid of it before it hurts you.

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