Goblin


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Goblins are infamous for their explosive inventions

Goblins are small green humanoids known for their heavily commerce-oriented society, flexible morals, and surprisingly effective - if often fatally flawed - inventions. Goblins place personal profit above almost everything else in life, often including life itself - especially when that life is somebody else`s. In Hearthstone The Hearthstone icon Hearthstone (formerly known as Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft 1] 2]) is a free-to-play digital collectible card game from Blizzard Entertainment. It was first announced in a presentation by Rob Pardo at the hearthstone , goblins are best known for their explosive and damage-dealing inventions.

The goblins and their inventions are featured in the Goblins vs Gnomes "Goblins and gnomes… goblins and gnomes! Both are super-brilliant - but you would never know! Everything they seem to make is faulty or explodes… Perfecting imperfection - goblins and gnomes!" Wild format Goblins vs Gnomes hearthstone expansion.

In Hearthstone

Goblins are known for their business acumen and their love of big explosions, and definitely not in that order. At the heart of Goblin engineering lies a deep, overwhelming desire to see things explode. Sure, ideally that means the enemy, but that⃢₀ₙs not what you⃢₀ₙd call a strict requirement. As long as someone is getting blown up, then your average Goblin will be happy.

Goblins are at the heart of the first Hearthstone expansion Goblins vs Gnomes "Goblins and gnomes… goblins and gnomes! Both are super-brilliant - but you would never know! Everything they seem to make is faulty or explodes… Perfecting imperfection - goblins and gnomes!" Wild format Goblins vs Gnomes hearthstone , where they represent the Horde. They are contrasted with the mechanical and clockwork constructions of the gnomes A gnomish inventor working on some mind control technology Gnomes are a diminutive race of humanoids, known for their remarkable intellect, their engineering and mechanical prowess, and their impressive if unpredictable inventions. In Hearthstone they hearthstone , with goblins preferring volatile, explosive contraptions capable of producing powerful - if not entirely controllable - effects. Both races have their share of accidents, but those of the goblins tend to be somewhat louder and more violent in nature. While gnomish inventions are notorious Poultryizer Set: Hall of Fame Type: Minion Subtype: Mech Rarity: Common Cost: 1 Attack: 0 Health: 3 Abilities: Transform Tags: Random, Triggered effect At the start of your turn, transform a random minion into a hearthstone for transforming test subjects into Chickens Chicken Set: Hall of Fame Type: Minion Subtype: Beast Rarity: Common Cost: 0 Attack: 1 Health: 1 Hey Chicken!See this card on Hearthpwn data page] For the minion created by the Gnomish Experimenter, see Chicken hearthstone , miscalculations in goblin technology are more likely to result in the destruction of the surrounding area - goblin included - in a massive ball of fire. Goblins are however generally quite happy with this state of affairs, which doesn`t help the other races to trust their inventions.

Themes of goblin card design are RNG "I think it’s important for there to be some kind of randomness in the game. I think it creates great stories and I don’t think you want a game that is entirely no RNG. Heck, hearthstone and damage dealing Damage in Hearthstone is a particular infliction of harm upon heroes or minions, measured by a number which is deducted from their Health and/or Armor (if they have any). If a character s Health is reduced , usually to unpredictable targets.

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"I sorta imagine a goblin`s perfect day is, you wake up in the morning, you spend the morning building some awesome explosives ... and then blowing, you know, somebody up. And you know, if that`s an enemy that`s probably a plus, but, uh..." - Eric Dodds Eric Dodds Type: Minion Rarity: Legendary Cost: 6 Attack: 5 Health: 5 Abilities: Summon Battlecry: Summon a 2/2 Pirate and destroy all Ninjas.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Eric Dodds is a Blizzard employee, hearthstone

Goblins

Name / Desc Rarity Type Subtype Class Cost Atk HP Description
Reckless Rocketeer Reckless Rocketeer Set: Basic Type: Minion Cost: 6 Attack: 5 Health: 2 Abilities: Charge ChargeOne Insane Rocketeer. One Rocket full of Explosives. Infinite Fun.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Reckless Rocketeer is a neutral hearthstone Free Minion Any 6 5 2 ChargeOne Insane Rocketeer. One Rocket full of Explosives. Infinite Fun.
Big-Time Racketeer Common Minion Any 6 1 1 Battlecry: Summon a 6/6 Ogre."It`d be a shame if someone disenchanted those Legendaries."
Blackwing Technician Blackwing Technician Set: Blackrock Mountain Type: Minion Rarity: Common Cost: 3 Attack: 2 Health: 4 Abilities: Battlecry Tags: Dragon-related, Hand-related Battlecry: If you re holding a Dragon, gain +1/+1.This is who you go to when your hearthstone Common Minion Any 3 2 4 Battlecry: If you`re holding a Dragon, gain +1/+1.This is who you go to when your Blackwing needs a tune up. Don`t go to a cut rate Blackwing tune up shop!
Booty Bay Bodyguard Booty Bay Bodyguard Set: Basic Type: Minion Cost: 5 Attack: 5 Health: 4 Abilities: Taunt TauntYou can hire him... until someone offers him enough gold to turn on you.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] hearthstone Common Minion Any 5 5 4 TauntYou can hire him... until someone offers him enough gold to turn on you.
Dragonhawk Rider Dragonhawk Rider Set: The Grand Tournament Type: Minion Rarity: Common Cost: 3 Attack: 3 Health: 3 Abilities: Inspire, Windfury Tags: Hero Power-related Inspire: Gain Windfury this turn.Check it out. You can do barrel rolls on hearthstone Common Minion Any 3 3 3 Inspire: Gain Windfury this turn.Check it out. You can do barrel rolls on this thing.
Gadgetzan Jouster Gadgetzan Jouster Set: The Grand Tournament Type: Minion Rarity: Common Cost: 1 Attack: 1 Health: 2 Abilities: Battlecry, Joust Tags: Cost-related Battlecry: Reveal a minion in each deck. If yours costs more, gain +1/+1.It s not hearthstone Common Minion Any 1 1 2 Battlecry: Reveal a minion in each deck. If yours costs more, gain +1/+1.It`s not HER fault you didn`t put a spinning saw blade on your horse.
Gilblin Stalker Gilblin Stalker Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Rarity: Common Cost: 2 Attack: 2 Health: 3 Abilities: Stealth Stealth"Shhh, I think I hear something." "Ah, it s probably nothing." - Every HenchmanSee this card on Hearthpwn hearthstone Common Minion Any 2 2 3 Stealth"Shhh, I think I hear something."

"Ah, it`s probably nothing." - Every Henchman

Grimestreet Outfitter Grimestreet Outfitter Set: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan Type: Minion Class: Paladin Rarity: Common Cost: 2 Attack: 1 Health: 1 Abilities: Battlecry Battlecry: Give all minions in your hand +1/+1.If you bargain hard, he ll throw in hearthstone Common Minion Paladin 2 1 1 Battlecry: Give all minions in your hand +1/+1.If you bargain hard, he`ll throw in the hat.
Grimy Gadgeteer Grimy Gadgeteer Set: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan Type: Minion Class: Warrior Rarity: Common Cost: 4 Attack: 4 Health: 3 Tags: Random, Triggered effect At the end of your turn, give a random minion in your hearthstone Common Minion Warrior 4 4 3 At the end of your turn, give a random minion in your hand +2/+2."You look like a Gadgetgun 3000-Mark IV man, am I right?"
Mad Bomber Mad Bomber Set: Classic Type: Minion Rarity: Common Cost: 2 Attack: 3 Health: 2 Abilities: Battlecry, Deal damage Tags: Random Battlecry: Deal 3 damage randomly split between all other characters.He s not really all that crazy, hearthstone Common Minion Any 2 3 2 Battlecry: Deal 3 damage randomly split between all other characters.He`s not really all that crazy, he is just not as careful with explosives as he should be.
Menagerie Magician Menagerie Magician Set: One Night in Karazhan Type: Minion Rarity: Common Cost: 5 Attack: 4 Health: 4 Abilities: Battlecry Tags: Beast-related, Dragon-related, Murloc-related, Random Battlecry: Give a random Beast, Dragon and Murloc +2/+2.Just between us, hearthstone Common Minion Any 5 4 4 Battlecry: Give a random Beast, Dragon and Murloc +2/+2.Just between us, if things get tight the Menagerie Magician position will probably be the first to go.
Venture Co. Mercenary Venture Co. Mercenary Set: Classic Type: Minion Rarity: Common Cost: 5 Attack: 7 Health: 6 Abilities: Modify cost Tags: Ongoing effect Your minions cost (3) more.No Job is too big. No fee is too big.See hearthstone Common Minion Any 5 7 6 Your minions cost (3) more.No Job is too big. No fee is too big.
Blackwater Pirate Blackwater Pirate Set: Whispers of the Old Gods Type: Minion Subtype: Pirate Rarity: Rare Cost: 4 Attack: 2 Health: 5 Abilities: Modify cost Tags: Ongoing effect, Weapon-related Your weapons cost (2) less."Look, they fell off hearthstone Rare Minion Pirate Any 4 2 5 Your weapons cost (2) less."Look, they fell off the back of a ship, do you want them or not? I have a meeting with Y`Shaarj in like ten minutes."
Bomb Lobber Bomb Lobber Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Rarity: Rare Cost: 5 Attack: 3 Health: 3 Abilities: Battlecry, Deal damage Tags: Random Battlecry: Deal 4 damage to a random enemy minion.He lobbies Orgrimmar daily on hearthstone Rare Minion Any 5 3 3 Battlecry: Deal 4 damage to a random enemy minion.He lobbies Orgrimmar daily on behalf of bombs.
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad Set: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan Type: Minion Rarity: Rare Cost: 5 Attack: 2 Health: 2 Abilities: Battlecry, Deal damage, Deathrattle Battlecry: Deal 5 damage to an enemy minion. Deathrattle: Deal 5 damage to hearthstone Rare Minion Any 5 2 2 Battlecry: Deal 5 damage to an enemy minion. Deathrattle: Deal 5 damage to your hero.Please don`t explode! Please don`t explode! Please don`t explode!
Gadgetzan Auctioneer Gadgetzan Auctioneer Set: Classic Type: Minion Rarity: Rare Cost: 6 Attack: 4 Health: 4 Abilities: Draw cards Tags: Spell-related, Triggered effect Whenever you cast a spell, draw a card.He used to run the black market hearthstone Rare Minion Any 6 4 4 Whenever you cast a spell, draw a card.He used to run the black market auction house, but there was just too much violence and he had to move.
Goblin Blastmage Goblin Blastmage Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Class: Mage Rarity: Rare Cost: 4 Attack: 5 Health: 4 Abilities: Battlecry, Deal damage Tags: Mech-related, Random Battlecry: If you have a Mech, deal 4 damage randomly hearthstone Rare Minion Mage 4 5 4 Battlecry: If you have a Mech, deal 4 damage randomly split among all enemies.If you can`t find a bomb to throw, just pick up any goblin invention and throw that.
Goblin Sapper Goblin Sapper Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Rarity: Rare Cost: 3 Attack: 2 Health: 4 Tags: Hand-related, Ongoing effect Has +4 Attack while your opponent has 6 or more cards in hand.He’s not such hearthstone Rare Minion Any 3 2 4 Has +4 Attack while your opponent has 6 or more cards in hand.He’s not such a binge exploder anymore. These days, he only explodes socially.
Grimestreet Pawnbroker Grimestreet Pawnbroker Set: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan Type: Minion Class: Warrior Rarity: Rare Cost: 3 Attack: 3 Health: 3 Abilities: Battlecry Tags: Random, Weapon-related Battlecry: Give a random weapon in your hand +1/+1."I don t know hearthstone Rare Minion Warrior 3 3 3 Battlecry: Give a random weapon in your hand +1/+1."I don`t know a lot about used GvG cards, so I`m going to have to call in an expert."
Kezan Mystic Kezan Mystic Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Rarity: Rare Cost: 4 Attack: 4 Health: 3 Abilities: Battlecry, Take control Tags: Random, Secret-related Battlecry: Take control of a random enemy Secret.They pretend to be wise hearthstone Rare Minion Any 4 4 3 Battlecry: Take control of a random enemy Secret.They pretend to be wise and enlightened, but they mostly just hate to be left out of a secret.
Madder Bomber Madder Bomber Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Rarity: Rare Cost: 5 Attack: 5 Health: 4 Abilities: Battlecry, Deal damage Tags: Random Battlecry: Deal 6 damage randomly split between all other characters.Dang, Bomber, calm down.See hearthstone Rare Minion Any 5 5 4 Battlecry: Deal 6 damage randomly split between all other characters.Dang, Bomber, calm down.
One-eyed Cheat Rare Minion Pirate Rogue 2 4 1 Whenever you summon a Pirate, gain Stealth.When pirates say there is no "Eye" in "team," they are very literal about it.
Shadowbomber Shadowbomber Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Class: Priest Rarity: Epic Cost: 1 Attack: 2 Health: 1 Abilities: Battlecry, Deal damage Tags: Area of effect Battlecry: Deal 3 damage to each hero.Shadowbomber does her job, hearthstone Epic Minion Priest 1 2 1 Battlecry: Deal 3 damage to each hero.Shadowbomber does her job, but she`s kind of phoning it in at this point.
Steamwheedle Sniper Steamwheedle Sniper Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Class: Hunter Rarity: Epic Cost: 2 Attack: 2 Health: 3 Abilities: Modify Hero Power Tags: Hero Power-related, Ongoing effect Your Hero Power can target minions.Goblins seldom have hearthstone Epic Minion Hunter 2 2 3 Your Hero Power can target minions.Goblins seldom have the patience for sniping. Most prefer lobbing explosives.
Auctionmaster Beardo Auctionmaster Beardo Set: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan Type: Minion Rarity: Legendary Cost: 3 Attack: 3 Health: 4 Tags: Hero Power-related, Spell-related, Triggered effect After you cast a spell, refresh your Hero Power.Gadgetzan has always run hearthstone Legendary Minion Any 3 3 4 After you cast a spell, refresh your Hero Power.Gadgetzan has always run an under-the-table auction house, and business has been PRETTY good for Beardo since the population explosion. And since the explosion that destroyed the competing auction houses in the city.
Captain Greenskin Captain Greenskin Set: Classic Type: Minion Subtype: Pirate Rarity: Legendary Cost: 5 Attack: 5 Health: 4 Abilities: Battlecry Tags: Durability-related, Weapon-related Battlecry: Give your weapon +1/+1.He was this close to piloting a massive juggernaut into hearthstone Legendary Minion Pirate Any 5 5 4 Battlecry: Give your weapon +1/+1.He was this close to piloting a massive juggernaut into Stormwind Harbor. If it weren`t for those pesky kids!
Dr. Boom Dr. Boom Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Rarity: Legendary Cost: 7 Attack: 7 Health: 7 Abilities: Battlecry, Summon Tags: Mech-generating Battlecry: Summon two 1/1 Boom Bots. WARNING: Bots may explode.MARVEL AT HIS MIGHT!See this hearthstone Legendary Minion Any 7 7 7 Battlecry: Summon two 1/1 Boom Bots. WARNING: Bots may explode.MARVEL AT HIS MIGHT!
Gazlowe Gazlowe Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Rarity: Legendary Cost: 6 Attack: 3 Health: 6 Abilities: Generate Tags: Cost-related, Mech-generating, Random, Spell-related, Triggered effect Whenever you cast a 1-mana spell, add a random Mech to hearthstone Legendary Minion Any 6 3 6 Whenever you cast a 1-mana spell, add a random Mech to your hand.Gazlowe was voted "Most Likely to Explode" in high school.
Hobart Grapplehammer Hobart Grapplehammer Set: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan Type: Minion Class: Warrior Rarity: Legendary Cost: 2 Attack: 2 Health: 2 Abilities: Battlecry Tags: Weapon-related Battlecry: Give all weapons in your hand and deck +1 Attack.Grapplehammer is hearthstone Legendary Minion Warrior 2 2 2 Battlecry: Give all weapons in your hand and deck +1 Attack.Grapplehammer is the horrible mind behind the Automatic Piranaha Launcher (banned in 7 districts)!
Mayor Noggenfogger Mayor Noggenfogger Set: Mean Streets of Gadgetzan Type: Minion Rarity: Legendary Cost: 9 Attack: 5 Health: 4 Tags: Ongoing effect, Random, Triggered effect All targets are chosen randomly.This flavor text was randomly generated. If it hearthstone Legendary Minion Any 9 5 4 All targets are chosen randomly.This flavor text was randomly generated. If it happens to form words and make sense, that is purely by chance.
Trade Prince Gallywix Trade Prince Gallywix Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Class: Rogue Rarity: Legendary Cost: 6 Attack: 5 Health: 8 Abilities: Copy, Generate Tags: Spell-generating, Spell-related, Triggered effect Whenever your opponent casts a spell, gain a hearthstone Legendary Minion Rogue 6 5 8 Whenever your opponent casts a spell, gain a copy of it and give them a Coin.Gallywix believes in supply and demand. He supplies the beatings and demands you pay up!
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Big-Time Racketeer(49625).png
Blackwing Technician(14437).png
Booty Bay Bodyguard(27).png
Dragonhawk Rider(22369).png
Gadgetzan Jouster(22311).png
Gilblin Stalker(12249).png
Grimestreet Outfitter(49662).png
Grimy Gadgeteer(49679).png
Mad Bomber(80).png
Menagerie Magician(42055).png
Venture Co. Mercenary(509).png
Blackwater Pirate(35203).png
Bomb Lobber(12193).png
Bomb Squad(49696).png
Gadgetzan Auctioneer(131).png
Goblin Blastmage(12195).png
Goblin Sapper(12213).png
Grimestreet Pawnbroker(49668).png
Kezan Mystic(12252).png
Madder Bomber(12177).png
One-eyed Cheat(12255).png
Shadowbomber(12278).png
Steamwheedle Sniper(12242).png
Auctionmaster Beardo(49659).png
Captain Greenskin(267).png
Dr. Boom(12182).png
Gazlowe(12287).png
Hobart Grapplehammer(49729).png
Mayor Noggenfogger(49756).png
Trade Prince Gallywix(12291).png


Goblin art

Name / Desc Rarity Type Subtype Class Cost Atk HP Description
Crackle Crackle Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Spell Class: Shaman Rarity: Common Cost: 2 Abilities: Deal damage, Overload Tags: Random Deal 3-6 damage. Overload: (1)Snap! This card! Pop!See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Crackle is hearthstone Common Spell Shaman 2 Deal 3-6 damage. Overload: (1)Snap! This card! Pop!
Flamecannon Flamecannon Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Spell Class: Mage Rarity: Common Cost: 2 Abilities: Deal damage Tags: Random Deal 4 damage to a random enemy minion.Calling something a flamecannon really doesn t do much to distinguish hearthstone Common Spell Mage 2 Deal 4 damage to a random enemy minion.Calling something a flamecannon really doesn`t do much to distinguish it from other goblin devices.
Goblin Auto-Barber Common Minion Mech Rogue 2 3 2 Battlecry: Give your weapon +1 Attack.This guy is excellent at adjusting your haircut and/or height.
Piloted Shredder Piloted Shredder Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Subtype: Mech Rarity: Common Cost: 4 Attack: 4 Health: 3 Abilities: Deathrattle, Summon Tags: Cost-related, Random Deathrattle: Summon a random 2-Cost minion.Once upon a time, only goblins hearthstone Common Minion Mech Any 4 4 3 Deathrattle: Summon a random 2-Cost minion.Once upon a time, only goblins piloted shredders. These days, everyone from Doomsayer to Lorewalker Cho seems to ride one.
Shadowboxer Shadowboxer Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Subtype: Mech Class: Priest Rarity: Rare Cost: 2 Attack: 2 Health: 3 Abilities: Deal damage Tags: Healing-related, Random, Triggered effect Whenever a character is healed, deal 1 damage hearthstone Rare Minion Mech Priest 2 2 3 Whenever a character is healed, deal 1 damage to a random enemy.Punching is its primary function. Also, its secondary function.
Soot Spewer Soot Spewer Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Subtype: Mech Class: Mage Rarity: Rare Cost: 3 Attack: 3 Health: 3 Abilities: Spell Damage Spell Damage +1The inventor of the goblin shredder is involved in several hearthstone Rare Minion Mech Mage 3 3 3 Spell Damage +1The inventor of the goblin shredder is involved in several patent disputes with the inventor of the soot spewer.
Bouncing Blade Epic Spell Warrior 3 Deal 1 damage to a random minion. Repeat until a minion dies.Only goblins would think this was a good idea. Even they are starting to have their doubts.
Piloted Sky Golem Epic Minion Mech Any 6 6 4 Deathrattle: Summon a random 4-Cost minion.The pinnacle of goblin engineering. Includes an espresso machine and foot massager.
Small-Time Recruits Epic Spell Paladin 3 Draw three 1-Cost minions from your deck.Now we know why they wear tiny watches.
Foe Reaper 4000 Legendary Minion Mech Any 8 6 9 Also damages the minions next to whomever he attacks.Foe reaping is really not so different from harvest reaping, at the end of the day.
Sneed`s Old Shredder Legendary Minion Mech Any 8 5 7 Deathrattle: Summon a random Legendary minion.When Sneed was defeated in the Deadmines, his shredder was sold at auction to an anonymous buyer. (Probably Hogger.)
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Flamecannon(12192).png
Goblin Auto-Barber(12212).png
Piloted Shredder(12191).png
Shadowboxer(12256).png
Soot Spewer(12306).png
Bouncing Blade(12203).png
Piloted Sky Golem(12175).png
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Foe Reaper 4000(12217).png
Sneed`s Old Shredder(12187).png