Upstart Goblin
Normal Spell
Card text
Draw 1 card, then your opponent gains 1000 LP.
- Property
- Normal
Explained
What it does
Draw 1 card, then your opponent gains 1000 LP.
Play it when
In decks that want to play more than 40 cards' worth of value or thin their deck, accepting that the opponent gains Life Points.
Common mistakes
- Activating it with no cards in your Deck.
How it works
Upstart Goblin is a Normal Spell: draw 1 card, then your opponent gains 1000 LP.
When to use it
It replaces itself, so it effectively makes your Deck one card smaller in play. The cost is giving your opponent 1000 LP, which matters more in decks that win by burning or racing.
Rulings in plain English
Can I activate it with an empty Deck? No, you need a card in your Deck.
Order: Draw first; if you drew, your opponent gains 1000 LP. They don’t happen at the same time.