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Champion of the Weird

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As an additional cost to cast this spell, behold a Goblin and exile it. (Exile a Goblin you control or a Goblin card from your hand.) Pay 1 life, Blight 2: Target opponent blights 2. Activate only as a sorcery. When this creature leaves the battlefield, return the exiled card to its owner's hand.

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Norman Osborn // Green GoblinSling-Gang LieutenantFrogtosser Banneret Champion of the Weird X-RAY TARGET · Champion of the Weird

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Champion of the Weird at a glance

Commander
Legal
Colour identity
Black
Popularity
#13,521 on EDHREC
Mana cost
{3}{B}
Rarity
Rare
First printed
2026 · 3 printings
Artist
Lucas Graciano

Popularity rank from EDHREC, card data from Scryfall.

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Champion of the Weird

As an additional cost to cast this spell, behold a Goblin and exile it. (Exile a Goblin you control or a Goblin card from your hand.) Pay 1 life, Blight 2: Target opponent blights 2. Activate only as a sorcery. When this creature leaves the battlefield, return the exiled card to its owner's hand.

TYPECreature — Goblin Berserker
MANA{3}{B}
COLOR IDENTITYB
PRINTINGECL · #360
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Norman Osborn // Green GoblinNorman Osborn // Green GoblinLegendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain // Legendary Creature — Goblin Human VillainSling-Gang LieutenantSling-Gang LieutenantCreature — GoblinFrogtosser BanneretFrogtosser BanneretCreature — Goblin RogueGreen Goblin, RevenantGreen Goblin, RevenantLegendary Creature — Goblin Human VillainGreen Goblin, NemesisGreen Goblin, NemesisLegendary Creature — Goblin Human VillainGrub, Storied Matriarch // Grub, Notorious AuntieGrub, Storied Matriarch // Grub, Notorious AuntieLegendary Creature — Goblin Warlock // Legendary Creature — Goblin Warrior

COMMANDERS

Commanders that make the most of Champion of the Weird

Legal commanders for its colour identity whose own abilities care about what this card does.

Saruman, the White HandSaruman, the White HandLegendary Creature — Avatar WizardMauhúr, Uruk-hai CaptainMauhúr, Uruk-hai CaptainLegendary Creature — Orc SoldierNorman Osborn // Green GoblinNorman Osborn // Green GoblinLegendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain // Legendary Creature — Goblin Human VillainGreen Goblin, RevenantGreen Goblin, RevenantLegendary Creature — Goblin Human VillainGreen Goblin, NemesisGreen Goblin, NemesisLegendary Creature — Goblin Human VillainUglúk of the White HandUglúk of the White HandLegendary Creature — Orc Soldier

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FAQ

Questions about Champion of the Weird

What does Champion of the Weird do?

As an additional cost to cast this spell, behold a Goblin and exile it. (Exile a Goblin you control or a Goblin card from your hand.) Pay 1 life, Blight 2: Target opponent blights 2. Activate only as a sorcery. When this creature leaves the battlefield, return the exiled card to its owner's hand.

Is Champion of the Weird legal in Commander?

Yes, Champion of the Weird is legal in Commander.

What colour identity is Champion of the Weird?

Black. A Commander deck can only include it if the commander's colour identity contains these colours.

Which commanders work with Champion of the Weird?

Commanders whose abilities use what it does include Saruman, the White Hand, Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain, Norman Osborn // Green Goblin and Green Goblin, Revenant.

What cards are similar to Champion of the Weird?

Cards that do a similar job include Norman Osborn // Green Goblin, Sling-Gang Lieutenant, Frogtosser Banneret and Green Goblin, Revenant.

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