Life from the Loam [Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari] Leveler This explains why the goblins

This explains why the goblins remain unaffected

Set: Friday Night Magic 2009 Type: Creature — Merfolk Soldier Rare Cost: {2}{U} Other Merfolk creatures you control get +1/+1

you may search your library for a card

−9: You get an emblem with "Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player

Life from the Loam [Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari] Leveler This explains why the goblinsSet: Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari Type: Sorcery Rare Cost: {1}{G} Return up to three target land cards from your graveyard to your hand. Dredge 3 (If you would draw a card, you may mill three cards instead. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.)