Overview:

This mono-red Warrior tribal deck helmed by Gornog, the Red Reaper focuses on aggressive combat strategies using low-cost Warriors and evasion enablers. The deck leverages Gornog's ability to create Cowards (which can't block Warriors) and amplify attack power, supported by multiple combat phases, damage multipliers, and tribal synergies. Key threats include Lovisa Coldeyes for anthem effects, Berserkers' Onslaught for double strike, and explosive token generation via Kindred Charge. While Gornog accelerates the game plan, backup cards like Kargan Intimidator ensure Coward generation persists if the commander is removed.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Aggression (Turns 1-3): Deploy 1-2 mana Warriors (e.g., Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh, Goblin Motivator) and haste enablers. Use Obsidian Battle-Axe or Relic Axe to boost power.
2. Mid-Game Setup (Turns 3-5): Cast key anthem effects (Lovisa Coldeyes, Shared Animosity) or evasion tools (Seismic Stomp, Archetype of Aggression). Activate Gornog's Coward mechanic to bypass blockers.
3. Combat Overload (Turns 5+): Trigger multiple combats with Combat Celebrant, Full Throttle, or Great Train Heist. Amplify damage with Fiery Emancipation or Insult // Injury for lethal swings. Use Kindred Charge to clone Warriors for a decisive attack.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Prioritize hands with 2-3 lands and 1-2 early Warriors or haste enablers.
• Look for key pieces like Shared Animosity, Obsidian Battle-Axe, or evasion sorceries (Cosmotronic Wave).
• Avoid hands with only high-cost cards (e.g., Berserkers' Onslaught, Fiery Emancipation) without ramp.

Key Tips:

• Use Rogue's Passage to ensure critical attackers (e.g., Gornog) connect for maximum Coward generation.
• Save Witchstalker Frenzy for post-combat removal when multiple creatures have attacked.
• Surge to Victory pairs best with high-mana-value spells like Blasphemous Act for massive damage duplication.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Board Wipes: Minimal recovery from mass removal (Blasphemous Act is the only wipe, no recursion).
• Flying/Reach Threats: Limited answers to evasive blockers outside of forced no-block effects.

Moderate

• Artifact Hate: Key equipment (Obsidian Battle-Axe, Relic Axe) and Vanquisher's Banner are vulnerable.
• Stax Effects: Authority of the Consuls or Ghostly Prison significantly slow the aggressive plan.

Minor

• Graveyard Reliance: Surge to Victory and flashback spells are minorly impacted by graveyard hate.
• Mana Constraints: High-cost finishers (e.g., Fiery Emancipation) can clog hands without ramp.

Most Important Cards:

• Lovisa Coldeyes (Tribal anthem + haste enabler)
• Shared Animosity (Scaling power boost for Warrior swarms)
• Berserkers' Onslaught (Double strike for overwhelming damage)
• Kindred Charge (Token army generator for lethal swings)
• Fiery Emancipation (Triple damage multiplier)
• Combat Celebrant (Extra combat phase enabler)
• Obsidian Battle-Axe (Auto-equip Warrior boost + haste)
• Insult // Injury (Damage doubling and reach)
• Goblin Chainwhirler (Board control + chip damage)
• Archetype of Aggression (Trample enabler/denial)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10

• Can threaten lethal by turns 6-8 with ideal draws (multiple combats + damage multipliers), but lacks fast mana for explosive starts.

Resilience: 4/10

• Minimal protection/recursion; relies on rebuilding after wipes with limited card advantage engines like Valakut Exploration.

Consistency: 6/10

• Tribal synergy ensures functional plays, but key pieces (e.g., Berserkers' Onslaught) have no tutors beyond natural draws.

Interaction: 3/10

• Light removal suite (Abrade, Chaos Warp) with no counterspells; focuses on combat disruption over stack control.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates as a focused Warrior aggro build with moderate speed (T6-8 wins) and synergy, but its vulnerability to board wipes and lack of interaction place it in the Casual tier. While it can overwhelm unprepared tables, it lacks the resilience and redundancy of higher-power decks.

Power level: 4.0 - 4.5