Overview:

This Krenko, Mob Boss deck is a classic goblin tribal strategy focused on swarming the board with tokens and overwhelming opponents through combat or sacrifice outlets. Krenko serves as the linchpin, exponentially increasing goblin count each turn. The deck lacks infinite combos but leverages go-wide synergy with anthem effects like Goblin Chieftain and Mechanized Warfare, while Goblin Bombardment and Hobgoblin Bandit Lord provide direct damage alternatives. The strategy heavily depends on Krenko’s survival and struggles to recover from repeated removal.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Deploy mana rocks (Sol Ring, Mind Stone) and early goblins (Mogg War Marshal, Skirk Prospector). Use Crashing Drawbridge or Goblin Motivator to grant haste to Krenko when he enters.
2. Token Explosion (Turns 4-6): Cast Krenko and activate his ability immediately. Use token generators like Dragon Fodder and Hordeling Outburst to fuel his doubling effect. Pump the board with Orcish Oriflamme or Trumpet Blast.
3. Win Conditions (Turns 5-8):
   • Combat Overkill: Swing with a massive horde boosted by Avatar of Slaughter or Mechanized Warfare.
   • Sacrifice Payoffs: Use Goblin Bombardment or Basalt Ravager to convert tokens into direct damage.
   • Surprise Bursts: Over the Top can cheat in high-impact permanents late-game.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Prioritize hands with 3+ lands and early ramp (Sol Ring, Skirk Prospector).
• Look for at least one token generator (Dragon Fodder, Mogg War Marshal) or haste enabler (Torch Courier).
• Avoid hands without red sources or excessive high-cost cards.

Key Tips:

• Protect Krenko: Use Swiftfoot Boots or Chaos Warp to disrupt removal.
• Sacrifice Synergy: Pair Skirk Prospector with token floods for explosive mana to cast finishers like Avatar of Slaughter.
• Recover from Wipes: Rebuild with Squee, Dubious Monarch or Hordeling Outburst post-board wipe.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Krenko Dependency: Repeated removal of Krenko cripples token generation.
• Board Wipes: Chain Reaction and similar effects reset the deck’s momentum with minimal recovery tools.

Moderate

• Artifact/Enchantment Hate: Vulnerable to Vandalblast or Bane of Progress destroying key pieces like Goblin Bombardment.
• Slow Mana Base: Includes tapped lands (Myriad Landscape, Opal Palace) and lacks fast mana beyond Sol Ring.

Minor

• Limited Interaction: Few answers to noncreature threats (e.g., planeswalkers, combo pieces).
• Card Draw Reliance: Draw engines like Unexpected Windfall are situational and slow.

Most Important Cards:

• Skirk Prospector (Mana generation, sac outlet)
• Goblin Bombardment (Sacrifice payoff, direct damage)
• Goblin Chieftain (Anthem effect, haste enabler)
• Krenko, Mob Boss (Token generation engine)
• Mechanized Warfare (Damage amplifier)
• Avatar of Slaughter (Forced combat, double strike)
• Chaos Warp (Versatile removal)
• Hordeling Outburst (Token generation)
• Basalt Ravager (Scaling direct damage)
• Over the Top (Late-game cheat)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10
Can threaten lethal via combat or Bombardment by turns 7-9, but lacks fast mana or combo finishers.

Resilience: 4/10
Minimal protection for Krenko and few ways to recover from board wipes.

Consistency: 6/10
Redundant token generators but relies on drawing Krenko and lacks tutors.

Interaction: 3/10
Limited to artifact removal (Smelt) and Chaos Warp; struggles against noncreature strategies.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a Casual/Precon level (T10-12 wins) with a straightforward combat plan but suffers from fragility and slow recovery. Its dependence on Krenko and moderate speed place it below optimized builds.

Power level: 4.0 - 4.5