Planning - Krenko Mob Boss by chayde

Format: Commander

Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss

Bracket: 4

DeckCheck Threat Index: 42

Deck overview

This deck is an aggressive tribal combo strategy commanded by Krenko, Mob Boss. Its primary game plan focuses on deploying low-cost Goblins, accelerating mana through rituals and sacrifice outlets like Skirk Prospector, and casting Krenko with haste. Once active, Krenko exponentially doubles the Goblin count each turn cycle. The deck converts these tokens into victory using lethal combat buffs such as Shared Animosity, indirect damage engines like Purphoros, God of the Forge and Impact Tremors, or untap engines like Umbral Mantle and Mana Echoes. A dense package of haste enablers ensures Krenko operates immediately upon entry, minimizing response windows. While the deck relies heavily on creature synergy and lacks direct enchantment tutoring, explosive card engines like Skullclamp, Conspicuous Snoop, and Goblin Recruiter provide resilience and redundancy. Interactive spells and redirection effects protect the commander from targeted removal, allowing the deck to establish an overwhelming, game-ending swarm by Turn 5 or 6.

Decklist (99 cards)

  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Arena of Glory
  • 1 Ashnod's Altar
  • 1 Banner of Kinship
  • 1 Battle Hymn
  • 1 Brightstone Ritual
  • 1 Castle Embereth
  • 1 Chaos Warp
  • 1 Commander's Plate
  • 1 Conspicuous Snoop
  • 1 Deflecting Swat
  • 1 Den of the Bugbear
  • 1 Eldrazi Monument
  • 1 Fellwar Stone
  • 1 Gempalm Incinerator
  • 1 General Kreat, the Boltbringer
  • 1 Goblin Bombardment
  • 1 Goblin Burrows
  • 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
  • 1 Goblin Chieftain
  • 1 Goblin Chirurgeon
  • 1 Goblin King
  • 1 Goblin Lackey
  • 1 Goblin Matron
  • 1 Goblin Piledriver
  • 1 Goblin Recruiter
  • 1 Goblin Ringleader
  • 1 Goblin Sharpshooter
  • 1 Goblin Trashmaster
  • 1 Goblin War Strike
  • 1 Goblin Warchief
  • 1 Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
  • 1 Impact Tremors
  • 1 Krenko, Mob Boss
  • 1 Legion Loyalist
  • 1 Legion Warboss
  • 1 Lightning Greaves
  • 1 Mana Echoes
  • 1 Marvin, Murderous Mimic
  • 1 Mines of Moria
  • 1 Mogg War Marshal
  • 1 Moria Marauder
  • 28 Mountain
  • 1 Muxus, Goblin Grandee
  • 1 Pashalik Mons
  • 1 Patriar's Seal
  • 1 Phyrexian Altar
  • 1 Purphoros, God of the Forge
  • 1 Quest for the Goblin Lord
  • 1 Return the Favor
  • 1 Rising of the Day
  • 1 Ruby Medallion
  • 1 Rundvelt Hordemaster
  • 1 Shared Animosity
  • 1 Siege-Gang Commander
  • 1 Skirk Prospector
  • 1 Skullclamp
  • 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Springleaf Drum
  • 1 Staff of Domination
  • 1 Sting, the Glinting Dagger
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 The Fire Crystal
  • 1 Thousand-Year Elixir
  • 1 Throne of Eldraine
  • 1 Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
  • 1 Umbral Mantle
  • 1 Untimely Malfunction
  • 1 Vandalblast
  • 1 War Room
  • 1 Warren Instigator