GOBLIN by user8344401

Format: Commander

Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 33

Deck overview

This deck is a classic mono-red Goblin tribal swarm strategy centered on Krenko, Mob Boss. The core game plan focuses on deploying inexpensive Goblins on early turns to build a foundation for Krenko, who doubles the Goblin count each turn cycle. The deck translates this exponential token growth into lethal damage using combat enhancers like Shared Animosity and Goblin Chieftain, or non-combat direct burn engines such as Impact Tremors, Goblin Bombardment, and Pashalik Mons. High functional redundancy and specialized tutors like Goblin Matron and Goblin Recruiter ensure consistent board development. While capable of eliminating the entire table by Turn 6, the deck is vulnerable to sweepers and targeted removal due to its minimal defensive shielding and lack of stack interaction. It rewards proactive sequencing, smart mulligans for early ramp or haste, and decisive alpha strikes.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Adder-Staff Boggart
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Battle Cry Goblin
  • 1 Battle Hymn
  • 1 Battle-Rattle Shaman
  • 1 Big Score
  • 1 Blisterspit Gremlin
  • 1 Brightstone Ritual
  • 1 Chimney Rabble
  • 1 Den of the Bugbear
  • 1 Dragon Fodder
  • 1 Explosive Entry
  • 1 Faithless Looting
  • 1 Fissure Wizard
  • 1 Foundry Street Denizen
  • 1 Frenzied Goblin
  • 1 Galvanic Relay
  • 1 Gempalm Incinerator
  • 1 Goblin Assault Team
  • 1 Goblin Bombardment
  • 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
  • 1 Goblin Chieftain
  • 1 Goblin Instigator
  • 1 Goblin Matron
  • 1 Goblin Motivator
  • 1 Goblin Picker
  • 1 Goblin Rabblemaster
  • 1 Goblin Recruiter
  • 1 Goblin Ringleader
  • 1 Goblin Trailblazer
  • 1 Goblin Trashmaster
  • 1 Goblin War Drums
  • 1 Goblin War Party
  • 1 Goblin War Strike
  • 1 Goblin Warchief
  • 1 Goblin Wardriver
  • 1 Goblin Wizardry
  • 1 Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
  • 1 Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
  • 1 Grotag Night-Runner
  • 1 Heraldic Banner
  • 1 Hordeling Outburst
  • 1 Hulking Bugbear
  • 1 Impact Tremors
  • 1 Impulsive Pilferer
  • 1 Krenko's Command
  • 1 Krenko's Enforcer
  • 1 Krenko, Mob Boss
  • 1 Legion Warboss
  • 1 Lightning Greaves
  • 1 Mana Geyser
  • 1 Metallic Mimic
  • 1 Mogg War Marshal
  • 32 Mountain
  • 1 Mudbutton Torchrunner
  • 1 Pashalik Mons
  • 1 Raging Redcap
  • 1 Raid Bombardment
  • 1 Redcap Raiders
  • 1 Rundvelt Hordemaster
  • 1 Shared Animosity
  • 1 Siege-Gang Commander
  • 1 Skirk Prospector
  • 1 Skullclamp
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Swarming Goblins
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 Thrill of Possibility
  • 1 Zada, Hedron Grinder