goblins by gman91

Format: Commander

Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss

Bracket: 4

DeckCheck Threat Index: 56

Deck overview

This mono-red list is an aggressive combo-aggro deck powered by Krenko, Mob Boss. The primary game plan uses format-ceiling fast mana to deploy Krenko on Turn 2 or 3 alongside a haste enabler like Lightning Greaves or Goblin Chieftain. Once active, Krenko exponentially multiplies Goblin tokens to trigger lethal burn through Purphoros, God of the Forge, Impact Tremors, and Goblin Bombardment, or swing for lethal damage using Shared Animosity. As a compact backup, Goblin Recruiter sets up a deterministic combo using Conspicuous Snoop, Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker, and Mogg Fanatic to generate infinite copies and damage without needing the commander. The deck defends its execution with free interaction like Deflecting Swat and Pyrokinesis, uncounterable protection from Cavern of Souls and Hexing Squelcher, and asymmetric mana disruption from Blood Moon.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Abrade
  • 1 Ancient Tomb
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Arena of Glory
  • 1 Battle Cry Goblin
  • 1 Blood Moon
  • 1 Brightstone Ritual
  • 1 Cavern of Souls
  • 1 Chrome Mox
  • 1 Cloudstone Curio
  • 1 Conspicuous Snoop
  • 1 Deflecting Swat
  • 1 Den of the Bugbear
  • 1 Gamble
  • 1 Gemstone Caverns
  • 1 General Kreat, the Boltbringer
  • 1 Goblin Bombardment
  • 1 Goblin Chieftain
  • 1 Goblin Chirurgeon
  • 1 Goblin Engineer
  • 1 Goblin Instigator
  • 1 Goblin Lackey
  • 1 Goblin Matron
  • 1 Goblin Recruiter
  • 1 Goblin Ringleader
  • 1 Goblin Sharpshooter
  • 1 Goblin Warchief
  • 1 Goblin Welder
  • 1 Hexing Squelcher
  • 1 Howlsquad Heavy
  • 1 Impact Tremors
  • 1 Imperial Recruiter
  • 1 Impulsive Pilferer
  • 1 Jeska's Will
  • 1 Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
  • 1 Krenko, Mob Boss
  • 1 Lightning Crafter
  • 1 Lightning Greaves
  • 1 Lotus Petal
  • 1 Mana Echoes
  • 1 Mana Vault
  • 1 Marvin, Murderous Mimic
  • 1 Mogg Fanatic
  • 1 Mogg War Marshal
  • 1 Moria Marauder
  • 22 Mountain
  • 1 Mox Diamond
  • 1 Mox Opal
  • 1 Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
  • 1 Pashalik Mons
  • 1 Purphoros, God of the Forge
  • 1 Pyre of Heroes
  • 1 Pyroblast
  • 1 Pyrokinesis
  • 1 Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
  • 1 Red Elemental Blast
  • 1 Rite of Flame
  • 1 Ruby Medallion
  • 1 Rundvelt Hordemaster
  • 1 Shared Animosity
  • 1 Simian Spirit Guide
  • 1 Skirk Prospector
  • 1 Skullclamp
  • 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Sting, the Glinting Dagger
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 The One Ring
  • 1 Thornbite Staff
  • 1 Thousand-Year Elixir
  • 1 Three Tree City
  • 1 Tibalt's Trickery
  • 1 Torch Courier
  • 1 Untimely Malfunction
  • 1 Urza's Saga
  • 1 Vandalblast
  • 1 War Room
  • 1 Wheel of Fortune
  • 1 Wild Magic Surge