Rakdos Goblin Blitz
StandardDeck Strategy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |