"The best way over the mountain is through."
Goblin Tunneler - Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins (#49) - Illustrated by Jesper Ejsing - Magic: The Gathering Card

Goblin Tunneler

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Goblin Rogue

Mana Cost: {1}{R}

Oracle Rules Text: {T}: Target creature with power 2 or less can't be blocked this turn.

Flavor Text: "The best way over the mountain is through."

Set: Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins (#49), Rarity: Common, Artist: Jesper Ejsing

Creature Red Common
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Goblin Tunneler - Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins MTG card scan Goblin Tunneler Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins Viewing DDT Common Jesper Ejsing 2017-10-24

Official Rulings (2)

2010-06-15
The ability doesn’t grant an ability to the targeted creature. Rather, it affects the game rules and states something that’s now true about that creature. After the ability resolves, the creature can’t be blocked that turn even if it loses all abilities.
2010-06-15
The power of the targeted creature is checked both as you target it and as the ability resolves. After the ability resolves, the creature can’t be blocked that turn even if its power becomes greater than 2.

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