Krenko by Vahhs

Format: Commander

Creator: Vahhs

Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 38

Deck overview

This deck is a mono-red Goblin tribal swarm strategy centered on Krenko, Mob Boss. Its primary objective is to curve cheap Goblin creatures and mana rocks into an early Krenko deployment on turn 4, immediately tapping him to double the Goblin count. On turn 5, the deck transitions into critical onset by tapping Krenko again to generate double-digit tokens, converting this explosive board into lethal damage through mass pump effects like Shared Animosity and Coat of Arms, or direct entry damage via Purphoros, God of the Forge and Impact Tremors. A compact secondary combo using Conspicuous Snoop and Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker provides an alternate instant-speed victory condition. While exceptionally explosive in goldfishing speed, the deck's reliance on fragile 1/1 creatures and Krenko's survival makes it susceptible to mass sweepers, while its lack of stack interaction and stax leaves opposing fast engines largely unhindered.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Abrade
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Arena of Glory
  • 1 Battle Cry Goblin
  • 1 Battle Hymn
  • 1 Blasphemous Act
  • 1 Boggart Shenanigans
  • 1 Brightstone Ritual
  • 1 Castle Embereth
  • 1 Chaos Warp
  • 1 Coat of Arms
  • 1 Conspicuous Snoop
  • 1 Den of the Bugbear
  • 1 Dragon Fodder
  • 1 Faithless Looting
  • 1 Gempalm Incinerator
  • 1 General Kreat, the Boltbringer
  • 1 Goblin Bombardment
  • 1 Goblin Chieftain
  • 1 Goblin Chirurgeon
  • 1 Goblin Instigator
  • 1 Goblin King
  • 1 Goblin Lackey
  • 1 Goblin Matron
  • 1 Goblin Piledriver
  • 1 Goblin Recruiter
  • 1 Goblin Ringleader
  • 1 Goblin Trashmaster
  • 1 Goblin War Strike
  • 1 Goblin Warchief
  • 1 Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
  • 1 Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
  • 1 Hazoret's Monument
  • 1 Hexing Squelcher
  • 1 Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
  • 1 Hordeling Outburst
  • 1 Howlsquad Heavy
  • 1 Impact Tremors
  • 1 Jeska's Will
  • 1 Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
  • 1 Krenko's Command
  • 1 Krenko, Mob Boss
  • 1 Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
  • 1 Legion Warboss
  • 1 Lightning Bolt
  • 1 Lightning Greaves
  • 1 Massive Raid
  • 1 Mogg War Marshal
  • 29 Mountain
  • 1 Muxus, Goblin Grandee
  • 1 Pashalik Mons
  • 1 Path of Ancestry
  • 1 Patriar's Seal
  • 1 Purphoros, God of the Forge
  • 1 Raid Bombardment
  • 1 Rising of the Day
  • 1 Ruby Medallion
  • 1 Rundvelt Hordemaster
  • 1 Shared Animosity
  • 1 Siege-Gang Commander
  • 1 Skirk Prospector
  • 1 Skullclamp
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Staff of Domination
  • 1 Sting, the Glinting Dagger
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 Thousand-Year Elixir
  • 1 Three Tree City
  • 1 Thrill of Possibility
  • 1 Vandalblast
  • 1 War Room
  • 1 Warren Instigator