Krenking it by user1750712

Format: Commander

Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 26

Deck overview

This deck is a classic mono-red Goblin tribal swarm strategy led by Krenko, Mob Boss. The game plan focuses on deploying cheap Goblin creatures in the first three turns to build an early board presence. On Turn 4, you cast Krenko, Mob Boss, and begin tapping him on Turn 5 to double your Goblin count each turn. This exponential token generation quickly creates dozens of 1/1 attackers that overwhelm the table through sheer numbers, combat anthems like Icon of Ancestry, or direct burn from Impact Tremors. The deck features high redundancy among low-cost Goblins, ensuring that Krenko always has a critical mass of creatures to multiply upon arrival. However, the strategy relies heavily on Krenko remaining on the battlefield over multiple turn rotations. With minimal countermagic or protective spells beyond Lightning Greaves, the deck is vulnerable to creature removal and mass sweepers. Disrupting opposing blockers with cards like Falter and Goblin War Drums helps clear the way for decisive combat victories.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Abrade
  • 1 Act of Treason
  • 1 Ambush
  • 1 Battle-Scarred Goblin
  • 1 Bonesplitter
  • 1 Breeches, Eager Pillager
  • 1 Changeling Berserker
  • 1 Cinder Seer
  • 1 Concussive Bolt
  • 1 Diamond Pick-Axe
  • 1 Dowsing Device // Geode Grotto
  • 1 Dragon Fodder
  • 1 Empty the Warrens
  • 1 Etali's Favor
  • 1 Falter
  • 1 Fanatical Firebrand
  • 1 Fleetfeather Sandals
  • 1 Frenzied Goblin
  • 1 Gamble
  • 1 Goblin Gang Leader
  • 1 Goblin Matron
  • 1 Goblin Medics
  • 1 Goblin Negotiation
  • 1 Goblin Shortcutter
  • 1 Goblin Surprise
  • 1 Goblin Tomb Raider
  • 1 Goblin War Drums
  • 1 Goblin War Party
  • 1 Goblin Warchief
  • 1 Goblin Wizardry
  • 1 Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
  • 1 Guttersnipe
  • 1 Icon of Ancestry
  • 1 Impact Tremors
  • 1 Impulsive Pilferer
  • 1 Krenko's Command
  • 1 Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
  • 1 Krenko, Mob Boss
  • 1 Legion Warboss
  • 1 Lightning Greaves
  • 1 Matzalantli, the Great Door // The Core
  • 1 Mogg Infestation
  • 1 Molten Blast
  • 33 Mountain
  • 1 Myriad Landscape
  • 1 Opal Palace
  • 1 Path of Ancestry
  • 1 Pillar of Flame
  • 1 Pyrewild Shaman
  • 1 Redcap Heelslasher
  • 1 Redcap Thief
  • 1 Renegade Tactics
  • 1 Sardian Avenger
  • 1 Searslicer Goblin
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Spikeshot Goblin
  • 1 Squee, Dubious Monarch
  • 1 Squee, Goblin Nabob
  • 1 Staff of the Flame Magus
  • 1 Storm-Kiln Artist
  • 1 Tarfire
  • 1 Tarrian's Soulcleaver
  • 1 Tin Street Dodger
  • 1 Treasure Nabber
  • 1 Twinshot Sniper
  • 1 Unleash Shell
  • 1 You Come to the Gnoll Camp
  • 1 Zada, Hedron Grinder