Overview:

This Zada, Hedron Grinder deck is a token-focused storm/combo build that leverages Zada's ability to copy targeted cantrips and pump spells across a wide board of creatures. The primary strategy involves generating a critical mass of Goblin tokens (via cards like Krenko, Mob Boss, Dragon Fodder, and Hordeling Outburst), then casting low-cost spells targeting Zada to draw cards, generate mana, and buff the entire army for lethal swings. Secondary lines include burn damage via Guttersnipe and Storm-Kiln Artist, with Full Throttle providing explosive combat phases. Zada is the linchpin of the deck, enabling explosive turns but requiring careful timing due to her vulnerability.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Deploy mana rocks (Sol Ring, Palladium Myr) and token generators (Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin, Young Pyromancer). Prioritize protecting Zada with Swiftfoot Boots.
2. Token Swarm (Turns 3-5): Cast mass token spells (Empty the Warrens, Goblin Rabblemaster) to build a board. Use cantrips like Expedite or Crimson Wisps on Zada to draw into more gas.
3. Storm Turn (Turns 4-7): With 5+ creatures, cast payoff spells targeting Zada:
   • Draw Engines: Expedite, Crimson Wisps, Ancestral Anger refill your hand.
   • Mana Generation: Inner Fire + Storm-Kiln Artist creates massive Treasure reserves.
   • Kill Conditions: Fists of Flame (scaling with drawn cards) or Uncaged Fury (double strike) for lethal combat damage.
4. Alternative Lines: Guttersnipe pings, Traitorous Greed steals, or Full Throttle extra combats close games.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands, at least 1 token generator or mana rock.
• Prioritize early Zada enablers: Swiftfoot Boots, Legion Warboss, or Skirk Prospector.
• Avoid hands without red sources or excessive high-CMC spells.

Key Tips:

• Sequence Cantrips Wisely: Use Expedite before combat to give haste to new tokens. Save Fists of Flame until after drawing multiple cards.
• Protect Zada: Cast Zada only when you can immediately capitalize with a spell chain. Use Goblin Chirurgeon to regenerate her.
• Leverage Storm Count: Empty the Warrens and Storm-Kiln Artist scale with spell copies. Shreds of Sanity recasts key spells.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Zada Dependency: The deck collapses if Zada is removed repeatedly. Limited protection beyond Swiftfoot Boots.
• Board Wipes: Blasphemous Act or Damnation resets token armies with no recovery tools.
• Anti-Token Tech: Cursed Totem/Torpor Orb disable key abilities; Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite annihilates tokens.

Moderate

• Mana Constraints: Limited ramp beyond artifacts; struggles to recast Zada after multiple removals.
• Graveyard Reliance: Shreds of Sanity and Squee, Dubious Monarch require graveyard setup, vulnerable to hate.

Minor

• Flying Threats: Minimal answers to flyers outside Sunset Strikemaster.
• Artifact Removal: Vandalblast disrupts mana rocks and Storm-Kiln Artist synergy.

Most Important Cards:

• Zada, Hedron Grinder (Engine: copies spells globally)
• Storm-Kiln Artist (Mana generation via spell copies)
• Fists of Flame (Scaling trample finisher)
• Empty the Warrens (Token swarm + storm synergy)
• Krenko, Mob Boss (Token exponential growth)
• Guttersnipe (Burn damage backup plan)
• Inner Fire (Mana burst for combo turns)
• Shreds of Sanity (Spell recursion)
• Swiftfoot Boots (Zada protection)
• Full Throttle (Combat phase multiplier)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10
Capable of explosive T5-7 kills with ideal draws (e.g., T3 Zada + T4 Fists of Flame + 5 tokens), but inconsistent without setup.

Resilience: 3/10
Heavily reliant on Zada staying alive. Minimal recursion/protection and poor recovery from board wipes.

Consistency: 5/10
Cantrips provide card flow, but lacks tutors for key pieces. Token generation is abundant, but Zada access isn’t guaranteed.

Interaction: 2/10
Limited to situational creature theft (Wrangle, Traitorous Greed) and minor burn. No stack interaction or artifact/enchantment removal.

Rating Justification:

This deck has high burst potential (T6-8 wins) through Zada-driven storm turns but suffers from critical fragility and low interaction. Its speed aligns with Focused Casual tiers, but resilience issues cap its power.

Power level: 4.0 - 4.5