Cardboard Command Ep. 10 | @MTGMuddstah & Madison @TheSpikeFeeders | MTG Commander | EDH Gameplay

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Krenko, Mob Boss

  Swarm the battlefield with goblin tokens rapidly, using Krenko’s ability to multiply goblins, aiming to overwhelm opponents with sheer numbers and synergistic buffs.

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

  Utilize Ragavan’s aggressive early-game prowess and card advantage from stealing opponents’ cards, combined with selective top-deck manipulation to control tempo and pressure.

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  Torbran, Thane of Red Fell

  Enhance all red damage sources, turning small burn spells and creature attacks into lethal threats, focusing on incremental damage to finish opponents quickly.

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  Zada, Hedron Grinder

  Exploit Zada’s copy ability by casting spells that target a single creature to instead trigger multiple copies, enabling massive card draw and damage output when combined with wide boards.

Gameplay Insights

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  Players prioritized mana ramp and token generation early to set up explosive turns later, particularly with Krenko’s goblin multiplication and Ragavan’s aggressive early pressure.

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  The Flames of the Raze-Boar board wipe forced players to adapt by using regeneration and sacrificing tokens to maintain their board states, highlighting the importance of resilience in a goblin-heavy meta.

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  Seething Song was pivotal in generating large amounts of red mana quickly, enabling big plays such as casting Torbran or activating multiple Krenko triggers in one turn.

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  The interaction between token generators like Mog War Marshal and goblin synergies created a snowball effect that could swing the game rapidly once established.

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  Zada’s ability to copy single-target spells into multiple instances drew significant cards and dealt heavy damage, emphasizing the power of spell-copying mechanics in mono-red decks.

Notable Cards

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  Krenko, Mob Boss

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Torbran, Thane of Red Fell

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  Zada, Hedron Grinder

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  Seething Song

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  Flames of the Raze-Boar

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  Arcane Signet

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  Flame-Kin Zealot

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  Tempt with Vengeance

Gameplay Summary