Robbin Goblin....Past it's time or underused?

[chaos requiem]

I remember when Robbin Gobiln was a popular card when it Yata was still unrestricted. I think its an effective card, but I don't see it very often in decks or anywhere at all...

It'd useful in a Warrior deck right?

[dreamastermind]

I remember when Robbin Gobiln was a popular card when it Yata was still unrestricted. I think its an effective card, but I don't see it very often in decks or anywhere at all...

It'd useful in a Warrior deck right?

Wrong. It was fun when it first came out but doesn't do much of anything. If you can discard 1 card then you break even. Most of the time it won't, it gets destroyed, or you wish it were protection from their Don Zaloog.

[Abisal]

If you can discard 1 card then you break even.
Tecnically, you are getting a +1.



I've actually run 1 in Gravekeepers with huge success. However, it is true that sometimes you just wish it was a Sakuretsu.

[Marzy]

Underrated, but hard to use effectively. It's one of those "win more" cards that only help when you're actually winning. When you're losing, you'll look at it with scorn and wonder why the hell you didn't use another Sakuretsu or Bottomless Trap Hole.

[Bob2]

Marzy puts it best. It's only actually good when you're winning. (similiar to the Lily topic)

Robbin Goblin is best used in a "Piercing" deck with Spear Dragons/Enraged Battle Oxes. Other 40 card decks simply do not have the space.

Also less useful in our Mobius-dominated metagame.

[Shadowhawk11]

Hard to spalsh, it's very good in the right deck though. Blatantly points at sig.

[greenblade]

Tecnically, you are getting a +1.



I've actually run 1 in Gravekeepers with huge success. However, it is true that sometimes you just wish it was a Sakuretsu.

no, discarding once is a 1-for-1, as you played one card (robin goblin)

RG has zero value on the field, so you can't count its presence as a "1" the way you could, say, sak armor


i agree with dreamastermind for the most part - its a rare situation when you really get the most out of robin gobbie

[chawzilla]

I think its a good card.....Im gonna test it out in a tourney tomorrow

[Darkriku3]

run it in ben kai (if you have any m/t slots left that is) and at least deplete them of any form of rebuddle against him..

[Cyberdyne]

I use one in my trample beast deck and it works really fine, in this format is a solid +1 card advantage... maybe more, 'cuz:

Case 1.- make the opponent to empty his hand to save his/her cards and HAS to set anything that draws if cant get rid of this.
Case 2.- make the opponent to waste a card (Mystical, Dust, Heavy, etc) to get rid of this (another +1 advantage)

Another Question... how can i put a signature and a link to my Beast Deck? (sorry i'm new in this stuff)

[The Tourist]

I've made a pretty strong Bounce deck with Robbin Gobblin's. It was pretty fun, but you're going to need something more reliable in today's Meta(Sak, Spread, BTH, TH, etc..)

[TonberryDoink]

Its MST bait.
Opponent can't afford to leave it face up against trample or direct attack decks. If you are regularly destroying monsters with tramplers, it only helps when you're winning. It can lead to overextension though in the case of direct attack decks. You need stall to protect your direct attackers, and RG active. I've used it with ALO/Gravity bind/Bugroth, but it can take a lot to get all the cards into position and protect them. Relying on ALO means I tend to use curse of royal which helps, but increases the number of active and set spell/traps you need on the field at once.

Will be pwn'd by a dark world meta. Probably best left alone while these are played.

[The Tourist]

Its MST bait.
Opponent can't afford to leave it face up against trample or direct attack decks. If you are regularly destroying monsters with tramplers, it only helps when you're winning. It can lead to overextension though in the case of direct attack decks. You need stall to protect your direct attackers, and RG active. I've used it with ALO/Gravity bind/Bugroth, but it can take a lot to get all the cards into position and protect them. Relying on ALO means I tend to use curse of royal which helps, but increases the number of active and set spell/traps you need on the field at once.

Will be pwn'd by a dark world meta. Probably best left alone while these are played.

Yup... I agree

[~One Winged Angel~]

A teched one is very good. With cards such as Spy/gaurd/jujitsu it is easily playable.

It forces your opponent to activate stuff they might want to save. Like HAVING to sak a gk spy when normally let attack go through. And if an attack goes through and they mst it then it is a 2-1

[Airknight]

no, discarding once is a 1-for-1, as you played one card (robin goblin)

RG has zero value on the field, so you can't count its presence as a "1" the way you could, say, sak armor
it is still a +1 if you use the plus/minus system. true, it stays on the field doesnt do much, at least you can bait out whatever your opponent have with small monster such as cyber, morphing, or even MoF. and your opponent wouldnt attack unless clear field as he might hit a big shield (you never know~).

[Leon-D]

Severely underrated.

Its best use would be in the deck that has the highest chance of hitting lp: Beasts. Three Enraged to be exact. As of now its still only on-and-off tech since most people want removal to cover their trap slots.

[pangeaforever]

I've got to say I have the most to say about this card because it is a constant battle between my friend and I. He says its not worth the effort/space and is too vulnerable since it isn't chain-able or even useful without monsters on the field, but I strongly disagree! Goblin can chill sitting face-down until the moment you get that attack on a monster or directly or two. At that time, this card has paid for itself! After it's first use this card is pitching cards from their hand wherever it can. As for the argument that it is only useful when you're winning, that is only half-true. We've all been in duels where you have a chance to come back if only you didn't have to worry about the next cards from their hand they are going to play. In short, I run it in my gladiator beast deck on and off, glads have all the power they need on their own to gain field control but the only thing they can't do is deplete the opponents hand, that's where goblin comes in.(HELLO HERAKLINOS!):D This card is only splash-able to a point, but in a deck that is efficient enough, this card does the rest. The battle continues!! :)

[GrandMasterFox]

First, why the heck did you necrobump a 3 year old thread?!?

Second, your friend is correct and you are wrong.
The card is only good when you are winning. When you are losing it's utterly worthless. It doesn't protect you, it's a terrible top deck and multiple copies are useless.

[PyramidForce]

Ima actually gonna tech this card now. Will report how it goes.

[hasakata]

Ima actually gonna tech this card now. Will report how it goes.

I forsee a horrible loss in your future should you rely upon this card *spooky laugh*

[NaturalForce]

no, discarding once is a 1-for-1, as you played one card (robin goblin)

RG has zero value on the field, so you can't count its presence as a "1" the way you could, say, sak armor


i agree with dreamastermind for the most part - its a rare situation when you really get the most out of robin gobbie

Its a +1.

Opponent has 5 cards, you have 5 cards. Monster hits opponent, they lose a card.

You have 5 cards, opponent has 4 cards.

If robbin goblin was a dead card right after its first use then you could agree its 141 but since its still a live card its not a 141. Thats like saying summoning a lv4 is a -1

[AlexanderTheGrape]

I used to enjoy playing with this card - works great if you run a lot of trample and/or field clearance. It can be a dead draw at times but so can a lot of cards

[NaturalForce]

Its best in decks that focus on attacking directly or ones that have it stack with other -1 from hand cards like don zaloog

[Crash of Hearts]

I think works good in decks where the monsters used may not need heavy trap protection. Robbin' is only bad because it turns into a dead draw in a tight spot, if your deck is designed where the monsters can bail you out then that drawback isn't so bad. If you can afford to work with one less D-Prison or such then this card can definitely win you games by offsetting hands. Especially good if you can swarm, use direct attackers, and/or use other disruption cards like Don Zaloog.

[NaturalForce]

Oh wow i quoted something from 4 years ago, didnt even notice that. Hope the guy learned how + work

[jinn waltz]

Underused. Works very good with piercing monsters.

[TimeMage88]

I run it in gadgets. Then I asked why Don and Airabelm works just as well.

[MachinaFTW]

why did someone bump this.

on topic:if you use it in watts it might do good.

[d34thw1ng]

can this be use in rock stun deck?

[Ganondorf]

why did someone bump this.

on topic:if you use it in watts it might do good.

I'm considering testing this.

Running Watts, probably alongside Dons, Airbellums, etc.

[Wile E Coyote]

i plan on building a watt/stun deck post DREV. running plenty of stun :p such as oppression, rai-oh, Dark Bribe, solemn, Messenger of Peace, Trap Stun, MBaaS, etc. most likely some sort of Messenger of Peace build (honest gets around it, rai-oh doesnt = /), or perhaps a Solidarity build (4*, 2000atk direct attacker with stun... wow. But no honest and synchro support)
been thinking of teching this card for quite a while now.
on paper it looks fantastic with the likes of Wattgiraffe, wattpheasant and the downright awesome wattchimera
trying to figure out realistic odds on pulling off a chimera/Robbin' Goblin combo. but if you pull it off, your discarding 1 card AND returning a card to the top of their deck. screwing their next draw.
very excited about watts!

[Sp!t]

Watts will eat this. I liked it in Glads. it was relly fun! Specially w/ Dimicari.

[guitarnukka724]

i mean you could look at it 2 ways.
1. you force your opponent to play slightly differently to avoid getting cards taken from them and/or make them waste s/t removal on it.
2. if you're not doing any damage to them and they have the advantage it's pretty much worthless and you would wish it was a d prison instead.

it's always worth testing.

[Berazois]

If you want to discard your opponents hand forget Robbin' Goblin and just play X-Sabers.

[pangeaforever]

First, why the heck did you necrobump a 3 year old thread?!?

Second, your friend is correct and you are wrong.
The card is only good when you are winning. When you are losing it's utterly worthless. It doesn't protect you, it's a terrible top deck and multiple copies are useless.

Listen I only "NeCrO bUmPeD" because I wanted to see what other people thought and to see if maybe I was just crazy. Also, don't go and say I'm wrong and my friend is right you cocky *******, I may be new to pojo but I've been playing this game for years and I know my argument is valid. This card may only work when you have some amount of field control but in this game field control will usually switch a couple times per duel! If you have this on the field for a couple good attacks then you can almost guarantee that your opponent won't pull together a combo last minute and **** you in the ass! (or do you like it in the ass fox?)

[jinn waltz]

If you want to discard your opponents hand forget Robbin' Goblin and just play X-Sabers.

yes, and well were at it lets not play Don Zaloog..be original.
its crap like this that makes people think that only 10% or yugioh cards are playable.

Additional Comment:

Listen I only "NeCrO bUmPeD" because I wanted to see what other people thought and to see if maybe I was just crazy. Also, don't go and say I'm wrong and my friend is right you cocky *******, I may be new to pojo but I've been playing this game for years and I know my argument is valid. This card may only work when you have some amount of field control but in this game field control will usually switch a couple times per duel! If you have this on the field for a couple good attacks then you can almost guarantee that your opponent won't pull together a combo last minute and **** you in the ass! (or do you like it in the ass fox?)

i have been playing robbin for a year or 2 now and muliple copys arnt usless, but i think if you were to get a second copy you want in in your first hand as it is a bad top deck.

[Thebanlistsuxx]

i could see this being playable in machina gadgets. Might try it later.

[KoFFreaK]

I found a use for this in one of my decks

3x Codarus
3x Don Zaloog
3x Thestalos the Firestorm Monarch
3x Warrior of Atlantis
3x Mother Grizzly
1x Mystic Tomato
1x Spirit Reaper
1x Marshmallon
1x Sangan

3x shrink
3x A legendary Ocean
3x Creature Swap
1x Brain Control

3x Forgotten Temple of the Deep
3x Compulsory Evacuation Device
2x Royal Oppression
2x Robbin' Goblin
1x Call Of The Haunted

Not the best but one of my favorite and most fun creations. Give it a try its really cheap to make. Some serious changes can be made to make it better I know but thats how I like it because I find a lot of combos with this build.

[Dantesinferno]

Gottoms and his fellows do this much more efficiently.

[KoFFreaK]

Gottoms and his fellows do this much more efficiently.

again? this game has a terrible case of cancer

[Ganondorf]

Not everyone wants to play X-Sabers.

What if they never existed?

[Berazois]

yes, and well were at it lets not play Don Zaloog..be original.
its crap like this that makes people think that only 10% or yugioh cards are playable.

Robbin' Goblin used to be great tech for beatdown(and weenie rush), but sadly good ol' beatdown is no longer a viable choice for a top deck and neither is the Robbin' Goblin. Like it or not X-Sabers are far more effective when it come to discarding, if you want to play Robbin' Goblin for fun then do so but don't waste your time over promoting it to the masses when there are better options available.

Additional Comment:

Not everyone wants to play X-Sabers.

What if they never existed?

Then I would be very happy because I positively despise them(almost as much as LS last format).

[Dantesinferno]

I'm not advising you guys to play X-Saber. I'm just stating the mere reason why Robbin Goblin has no effective use right now. There are decks that burn through their hand and prefer to dump some cards, i.e. Infernity, QD, etc. etc. In this format, there is no space for this card, people need something more reliable and versatile in a myriad of situations.

[Berazois]

I'm not advising you guys to play X-Saber. I'm just stating the mere reason why Robbin Goblin has no effective use right now. There are decks that burn through their hand and prefer to dump some cards, i.e. Infernity, QD, etc. etc. In this format, there is no space for this card, people need something more reliable and versatile in a myriad of situations.

This, couldn't have said it better myself.

[Yanish]

Time for another necrobump, I guess.
Would this be of any use in a Wetlands deck?

[Stormweaver]

Time for another necrobump, I guess.
Would this be of any use in a Wetlands deck?

or you could make a new thread?

[kazu]

Time for another necrobump, I guess.
Would this be of any use in a Wetlands deck?
N O P E. none.

[VaironGod]

No. It would not be worth it.

But pissing people off is?

[DaRedSovietGyro]

Robbin' Goblin sorry had to see what it did first.

[blockman11]

agree with everyone else, way past it's prime

[GrandMasterFox]

Never had a prime to begin with.

This is the classic card that brought the name "robin goblin argument",
it looks great when you're winning but it's downright awful when you're losing.

You should avoid it at all costs.

[TimeMage88]

With Out Strom this card is unplayable unless you are faceing some kinda super draw deck.

[Stormweaver]

This is the classic card that brought the name "robin goblin argument",
it looks great when you're winning but it's downright awful when you're losing.

You should avoid it at all costs.

Submarineroid works with it.

Thought I'd put that out there. You know, with the whole defence thing. And Salvage thing. And Mother Grizzly thing. and other general support thing.

...ok so maybe I just thought of it. But I want to try it for the lulz >.>

[Suibon]

Robbin' Goblin is better than it looks, firstly as 1-for-1 removal bait and as a generic Don Zaloog.

Still, the points against maining Robbin' Goblin stand. Don't just splash it without very good reason.


Additional Comment:

Submarineroid works with it.

Thought I'd put that out there. You know, with the whole defence thing. And Salvage thing. And Mother Grizzly thing. and other general support thing.

...ok so maybe I just thought of it. But I want to try it for the lulz >.>

Hydrogeddon, Skreech, Nightmare Penguin. Heck, Fenrir and Aquarian Alessa for the wtflulz.

[Shino_Nara]

very underrated. I run 2x in my pacman deck. usually have anywhere between 2-5 monsters on the field with protection, flip to get affects (usually clearing their field and/or drawing), then attack. I use robbin goblin as tech because, obviously, its a control deck that does damage very slowly, however since i have multiple weak monsters to peck with, i usually drain their entire hand in 1 turn. VERY useful, if you know how to use it ;)

[Yanish]

you know when you're good at ygo when you realise Robbin' Goblin is bad.

[maur]

Please quit necrobumping....

[Yanish]

: <

[Bobby Vang]

+1 free post.

[SuperKirbyFan]

Lol, this thread has been necrobumped like 4 times now.

[Ultimate Facepalm]

inb4fifthnecrobumpinthefuture

[dreamastermind]

Wow, it's been a long time since I posted on this thread. If there is one thing I have to contribute to it, I must say I (for fun) used Robbin' Goblin with Dust Tornado in my Agent deck. It went like this... I go first, summon Earth, set Dust, end. They attack Earth with Thunder King, set face-down, end. I Dust their face-down and set Robbin' Goblin. Next, I smash their thunder king, Summon Venus and special summon 3 Mystical Shine Ball in attack. Activate Robbin' Goblin and 4 attacks nukes their entire hand.

The look on their face is priceless. :D

It's actually not that hard to do.

[Viperkyle]

Good in watts.

[Ganondorf]

Oh man...I remember my post in here....eh

[Yanish]

I thought Robbin' Goblin was good in something. It is good in nothing.
Also, necrobumping is way too much fun.

[22Njoku]

Its MST bait.
Opponent can't afford to leave it face up against trample or direct attack decks. If you are regularly destroying monsters with tramplers, it only helps when you're winning. It can lead to overextension though in the case of direct attack decks. You need stall to protect your direct attackers, and RG active. I've used it with ALO/Gravity Bind/Bugroth, but it can take a lot to get all the cards into position and protect them. Relying on ALO means I tend to use Curse of Royal which helps, but increases the number of active and set spell/traps you need on the field at once.

Will be pwn'd by a dark world meta. Probably best left alone while these are played.

I agree, but isnt every other spell and trap. Honestly guys the use of this is found within the context of a deck. Most decks yeah it would slow it down but a watt deck running three could benefit u. Dragged down to grave + t. Dustshoot seals the deal. - lead to no cards no cards lead to no options.

[Yanish]

AND WE GOT OUR FIFTH!

Seriously: thank you :D

[emg91]

I ate spaghetti today.

[Yanish]

I've only eaten ice cream :(

[kirbyman62]

Hello bumpers of 2013!

[justthisonepost]

I agree, but isnt every other spell and trap. Honestly guys the use of this is found within the context of a deck. Most decks yeah it would slow it down but a watt deck running three could benefit u. Dragged down to grave + t. Dustshoot seals the deal. - lead to no cards no cards lead to no options.

You responded to a post from 2006. Good job bro.

[Ben August]

Hello bumpers of 2013!

Hi: )

So robbing goblin, interesting card. Will tech in my Tyranno Infinity otk.

[kazu]

I built this weird rai-oh seal of orichalcos thing. I put a robbin goblin in there (its surprisingly good). The deck is now hilarious.

[n1ghtmare90]

Kazu you're back?

[Camero]

It seems like this could work pretty well in Watts. Be nicer if it was a Spell, but still, seems like that could become an enormous pain to deal with in the long run.

[kazu]

Kazu you're back?

You'd have thought I died or something.

[meta14]

How nostalgic. "It's still good in a warrior deck right?" Cute. Also, did not know they called piercing, trampling back then (an mtg keyword).

[TG-AVANCE]

Robbin is not bad..... just not important for tight deck spaces these days.....

[wiselstorm]

Has use in some fun decks but the meta decks dont have a point in running this...

[unawakaned]

Ban grapha, snoww, and gates

[Thebanlistsuxx]

was kinda ok in blackwings as a fun tech when kalut was still @3.


its main problem is that a lot of the meta decks just commit to the field too fast so that it might just have no use after having discarded the first 2 cards as theres nothing left to discard, which would then only result in a +1 (as robbin goblin is now dead on the field) and there are a lot easier and more consistent ways to get to a +1. Mid or late game robbin goblin is just dead.

its usefullness is more dependant on what the opponent is playing than on the deck in which RG is used in.

[Kelptic183]

Holy cow, this thread is 7 years old...

I was going to comment on the card, but I am blown away....

Seriously, this thread has been playing Yugioh longer than I have.

[magic]

skrew everything everybody said

robbin goblin is a game winning card.

Some decks can put out 3 monsters in a turn

some deck can clear the field,

those that can do both should've been running this 5 years ago.

If they MST it it is a 1 for 1

If you get 1 use out of it's a +1
If you attack with 5 crystal beasts, that's pretty much game.

I will be the one..... the ultimate one to make a good deck
abusing this card.

The combos only require 2 cards

This + maurding captain = delinquit duo
This + diagusto phoenix = delquent duo (my spell check isnt helpin me)

Yes it's bad against darkworlds.... side it out.

This card used to be thrown to the wayside because MST was @ 1.
That meant you either had to get lucky, lest you clear their backrow with Heavy Storm (also destroying goblin), same thing applies to trunade.

I am an idiot for not testing goblin with MST @ 3.

In my upcoming build, you'll see 3 MST, 3 night beams, 2 robbin's, and some nice boss monster, probably one that can attack twice.... Diagusto phoenix comes instantly to mind. Starlight Road? Auto inclusion. Hell Silver Sentinel might have a spot.....

This thread has inspired me to make a good deck.

I do admit this card is a horrible topdeck, but it can be set as a bluff.

You guys sparked a fire under me.

[Radical Dreamer]

Holy cow, this thread is 7 years old...

I was going to comment on the card, but I am blown away....

Seriously, this thread has been playing Yugioh longer than I have.
Sigged. :D

[Camero]

skrew everything everybody said

robbin goblin is a game winning card.

Some decks can put out 3 monsters in a turn

some deck can clear the field,

those that can do both should've been running this 5 years ago.

If they MST it it is a 1 for 1

If you get 1 use out of it's a +1
If you attack with 5 crystal beasts, that's pretty much game.

I will be the one..... the ultimate one to make a good deck
abusing this card.

The combos only require 2 cards

This + maurding captain = delinquit duo
This + diagusto phoenix = delquent duo (my spell check isnt helpin me)

Yes it's bad against darkworlds.... side it out.

This card used to be thrown to the wayside because MST was @ 1.
That meant you either had to get lucky, lest you clear their backrow with Heavy Storm (also destroying goblin), same thing applies to trunade.

I am an idiot for not testing goblin with MST @ 3.

In my upcoming build, you'll see 3 MST, 3 night beams, 2 robbin's, and some nice boss monster, probably one that can attack twice.... Diagusto phoenix comes instantly to mind. Starlight Road? Auto inclusion. Hell Silver Sentinel might have a spot.....

This thread has inspired me to make a good deck.

I do admit this card is a horrible topdeck, but it can be set as a bluff.

You guys sparked a fire under me.

Nightmare Shark. Tour Guides. That might help.

[Reign Supreme]

Get the Watthopper lock up, flip up 1-2 of these and just proceed to annhilate your opponent with Wattcobra and Wattgiraffe. Side out Game 2 against Dark World (who have the best Game 1 in the meta anyway, so).

[Zandock]

Let's see this thread back in 2014.

[Kelptic183]

You kidding? I fully expect to come back in seven more years(2020 to all you future people) and see people freaking out over how old this thread is.

[mrjackh11]

bumping because I run GKs and having someone attack ino a spy when I have a Robbin' Goblin set.

[momo4sho]

Holy tits talk about a necro bump LOL

[dreamastermind]

Ha! I have the second post in this thread. So are we like necro bumping this every year now? I still think this card is awesome in agents. Summon Venus, summon 3 balls, 4 attacks with Robbin' Goblin = no hand for you.

Goes to show how opinions change over the years. I mean it still ain't great but it's more usable than before that's for sure.

[momo4sho]

Ha! I have the second post in this thread. So are we like necro bumping this every year now? I still think this card is awesome in agents. Summon Venus, summon 3 balls, 4 attacks with Robbin' Goblin = no hand for you.

Goes to show how opinions change over the years. I mean it still ain't great but it's more usable than before that's for sure.

lol in your subscribed threads you must have been like wtf is this.

[HochDeutsch]

having now read through this entire thread, I've become increasingly convinced that there might be some pretty nifty ways to use this ass-old card nowadays :)

[Shadoune]

Seeing that thread, I pulled one of my cave and I'm trying 1 in fire fist. Results are... Pretty good I must say. Can be dead, and when it is, I'm screaming at myself "oh god why did I put that". But when its hitting a card... Even just one, it has a devasting effect because cards in hand are no longer safe.

[darkarmed7]

I love this card. Very underrated. I only use this when i maining like 2 or 3 starlight roads to protect the goblin but if you can discard 2 or 3 cards from their hand with this that's pretty much game.

[mrjackh11]

this thread should be called Robin Bumpfest.
Anyways, what's the best deck to use this in, Fire Fings maybe?

[amateur duelist]

nice at chain beat, to be honest :p

[Twilight Wolf]

REALLY liking the Agents idea :p And man, this thread XD

[Ben August]

REALLY liking the Agents idea :p And man, this thread XD

You are welcome. BUmper credit :)

[zuio]

Once had a deck with this card, Tsukuyomi and Penguin Soldier. Flipping Penguin every Turn with Tsukuyomi and then attacking directly to steal the card they just had to take back to their hand. A 3-Card combo with a lot of setup and luck involved of course, but there was a time the game was slow and something like that could actually work sometimes. Was not competitive of course.

[mrjackh11]

look at the first post lol

Additional Comment:

100th post :)