7.24 - Krenking by PeanutsOfAwe

Format: Commander

Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 36

Deck overview

This mono-red list centers on Krenko, Mob Boss to generate an exponential army of Goblin tokens. Early turns focus on establishing mana and playing low-cost Goblins to prime Krenko's ability. Once Krenko enters, haste enablers like Goblin Chieftain and Rising of the Day allow immediate activations, doubling the Goblin headcount every turn. The deck finishes games through two primary routes: explosive combat damage scaled by anthems like Shared Animosity and Coat of Arms, or direct non-combat life loss via Purphoros, God of the Forge and Impact Tremors. Sac outlets like Skirk Prospector and Goblin Bombardment convert tokens into burst mana or direct damage. While highly explosive in goldfish environments, the deck is vulnerable to timely board wipes and heavy creature removal, requiring proactive sequencing to close out the table swiftly.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Abrade
  • 1 Akroma's Memorial
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Avalanche of Sector 7
  • 1 Battle Cry Goblin
  • 1 Battle Hymn
  • 1 Beetleback Chief
  • 1 Blasphemous Act
  • 1 Brightstone Ritual
  • 1 Broadside Bombardiers
  • 1 Chaos Warp
  • 1 City on Fire
  • 1 Coat of Arms
  • 1 Combustion Technique
  • 1 Conspicuous Snoop
  • 1 Darksteel Plate
  • 1 Disrupt Decorum
  • 1 Dragon Fodder
  • 1 Faithless Looting
  • 1 Fellwar Stone
  • 1 Fiery Emancipation
  • 1 Gauntlet of Power
  • 1 Gleeful Demolition
  • 1 Goblin Bombardment
  • 1 Goblin Chieftain
  • 1 Goblin Chirurgeon
  • 1 Goblin Cratermaker
  • 1 Goblin Matron
  • 1 Goblin Rabblemaster
  • 1 Goblin Recruiter
  • 1 Goblin Trashmaster
  • 1 Goblin Warchief
  • 1 Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
  • 1 Haunted Cloak
  • 1 Helm of the Host
  • 1 Hexing Squelcher
  • 1 Impact Tremors
  • 1 Impulsive Pilferer
  • 1 Inspired Tinkering
  • 1 Karlach, Fury of Avernus
  • 1 Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
  • 1 Krenko's Command
  • 1 Krenko, Mob Boss
  • 1 Lightning Greaves
  • 1 Magewright's Stone
  • 1 Makeshift Munitions
  • 1 Mob Justice
  • 1 Mogg War Marshal
  • 33 Mountain
  • 1 Pashalik Mons
  • 1 Purphoros, God of the Forge
  • 1 Raid Bombardment
  • 1 Raphael, Tough Turtle
  • 1 Rising of the Day
  • 1 Shared Animosity
  • 1 Siege-Gang Commander
  • 1 Skirk Prospector
  • 1 Skullclamp
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Staff of Domination
  • 1 Thornbite Staff
  • 1 Thousand-Year Elixir
  • 1 Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
  • 1 Treasure Nabber
  • 1 Underworld Breach
  • 1 Vanquisher's Banner
  • 1 War Room
  • 1 Zada, Hedron Grinder