Rakdos Goblin Blitz

Standard
by Storm · Oct 18, 2026
Deck Strategy
Concept

A fast Rakdos Goblin aggro deck that uses cheap Goblin bodies, Krenko treasure value, and efficient black/red removal to clear blockers and close games quickly.

Synergies

Reckless Lackey and Goblin Tomb Raider apply early pressure, while Krenko, Baron of Tin Street turns Treasure and Goblin synergy into a growing board. Goblin Maskmaker supports attacking with disruptive face-down creatures. Deep-Cavern Bat strips key cards while providing an evasive body. Torch the Tower, Bitter Triumph, Shoot the Sheriff, Lightning Strike, and Shock keep the path clear for Goblins.

Mulligan Strategy

Keep hands with one or two lands, at least one cheap red creature, and a playable removal spell or Krenko. Mulligan hands with no red source, no early creature, or too many expensive cards.

Game Plan

Early: deploy one-drop Goblins and attack. Mid: use Krenko and Goblin Maskmaker to build value while removing key blockers with Torch the Tower, Bitter Triumph, Shoot the Sheriff, Lightning Strike, and Shock. Late: use Deep-Cavern Bat to clear the way and finish with a wide Goblin board plus Krenko Treasure value.

Weaknesses

Sweepers and cheap spot removal can punish the small-creature plan. The mana base is basic-heavy, so drawing only Mountains can strand black removal. Decks with larger creatures and lifegain can stabilize if the Goblins do not close quickly.

60 cards
Type Rarity Card Name Mana
Creatures (18) Uncommon Deep-Cavern Bat
Common Goblin Maskmaker
Common Goblin Tomb Raider
Rare Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
Common Reckless Lackey
Instants (19) Uncommon Bitter Triumph
Common Lightning Strike
Common Shock
Uncommon Shoot the Sheriff
Common Torch the Tower
Lands (23) Basic Land Mountain
Basic Land Swamp
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