MTGO Match-Up: Krenko, Mob Boss VS Marchesa, The Black Rose EDH CMDR gameplay video

Deck Strategies

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  Krenko, Mob Boss

  Focuses on generating large numbers of goblin tokens quickly through multiple activations of Krenko's ability, supported by mana doublers and anthem effects to overwhelm opponents with sheer numbers and damage.

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  Marchesa, the Black Rose

  Utilizes dethrone and manipulation of +1/+1 counters, along with disruption and removal, to control the board and gain incremental advantage, aiming to stabilize and win through combat damage and value from creatures returning with counters.

Gameplay Insights

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  Holding back from attacking early to preserve life total against Marchesa's potential removal was a key strategic choice.

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  Doubling Krenko's token generation with Illusionist's Bracers created a massive board presence that quickly became unmanageable for the opponent.

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  The opponent's use of Act of Treason to steal Krenko was well-timed but insufficient to stem the goblin flood.

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  Mana doublers and a strong curve allowed the Krenko deck to ramp into explosive turns faster than expected, showcasing the power of token synergy in a budget build.

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  The opponent's lack of immediate board wipes or removal allowed the Krenko player to build an overwhelming advantage.

Notable Cards

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  Krenko, Mob Boss

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  Goblin Warchief

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  Illusionist's Bracers

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  Act of Treason

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  Toxic Deluge

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  Blasphemous Act

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  Solemn Simulacrum

Summary

The game featured a one-on-one Commander duel between Krenko, Mob Boss and Marchesa, the Black Rose. The Krenko player quickly established a strong board presence by leveraging mana doublers and a solid curve that included Illusionist's Bracers and Goblin Warchief to rapidly generate goblin tokens. Despite the threat of Marchesa's removal and disruption, the Krenko deck successfully built an overwhelming board state by doubling Krenko's ability activations, creating exponential numbers of goblins. A key moment was when the Krenko player avoided early combat to preserve resources and then unleashed a massive goblin assault, effectively ending the game by overwhelming Marchesa's defenses with sheer token volume and damage output. The opponent attempted to steal Krenko briefly with Act of Treason, but it was not enough to stop the goblin onslaught. Ultimately, the aggressive token swarm strategy proved decisive.