Secret Lair Goblin Storm FIRST LOOK Gameplay w/ Brian Kibler | Ep 226 | MTG Commander

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Zada, Hedron Grinder

  Build a large Goblin board and cast instants or sorceries targeting Zada to copy these spells for each creature, dealing massive damage or generating value across all Goblins.

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  Sanar, Unfinished Genius

  Use Sanar’s preparedness and treasure token generation to ramp mana and cast numerous instants and sorceries, fueling storm counts and enabling multiple spell casts per turn.

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  Redshift, Rocketeer Chief

  Activate creature abilities frequently using Redshift’s ability to generate mana, supporting the Goblin tribal theme with efficient creatures and utility.

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  Tivadar of Thorn

  Serve as a white control element by destroying incoming Goblins to slow down the Goblin storm decks, attempting to stabilize with human creatures and protection.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Sanar’s preparedness to generate treasure tokens was key to ramping mana and enabling multiple spells in a turn, crucial for the storm strategy.

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  Zada’s ability to copy instants and sorceries for each Goblin on the battlefield allowed for exponential damage output and rapid board control.

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  Tivadar of Thorn’s ability to destroy Goblins on entry added pressure on the Goblin players, forcing them to find ways to maintain token presence despite removal.

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  Combining Ruby Medallion with low-cost Goblin spells and haste enablers like War Chief accelerated the Goblin swarm’s deployment and storm count.

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  Careful storm counting and mana management were necessary to execute the Goblin storm combo effectively within the constraints of a multiplayer Commander game.

Notable Cards

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  Zada, Hedron Grinder

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  Sanar, Unfinished Genius // Wild Idea

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  Krenko, Mob Boss

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  Skirk Prospector

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  Conspicuous Snoop

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  Ruby Medallion

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  Land Tax

Gameplay Summary