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Disclaimer: I am still in the process of acquiring 1x Battle Hymn and 2x Distant Melody , so it isn't quite finished.
So the idea is to pump out Goblin tokens, both with spells like Krenko's Command and Goblin Rally , then with Krenko, Mob Boss . Goblin Electromancer make it one red for 2 1/1 goblins (2/2, haste when Goblin Chieftain is on the battlefield). Coat of Arms creates some fun and epic overkills.
Guttersnipe allows me to deal some damage, especially late in the game (it needed). In late-game, Battle Hymn can get scary, especially when combined with Past in Flames . Distant Melody allows me to draw into the cards I need once I get a little mana. It also combines well with Battle Hymn.
I've played this deck as is quite a bit and it runs well. Every once and a while I get into trouble with the wrong color of mana, but very rarely, and less since I added Battle Hymn . Once I get the last few cards, it should run closer to what I want, with Past in Flames and Distant Melody both becoming consistent threats.
Comments and suggestions are welcome! Thanks!
Haha nice i do belive this is the first izzet goblin deck ive seen is that wierd? Anyway y think goblin guide seems like a good choise or posebly Goblin Grenade Goblin Matron or Goblin Recruiter are great tutors for your goblins +1
Yeah, I might look into a Goblin Guide or two. It would be a good 1 drop. This deck was just built out of cards I currently own so its not quite up to where I want it yet. Thanks though!
I think at this point, all I want to change is to acquire 3x Distant Melody and one more Battle Hymn . After that, I think it will be more or less complete.
I hate this deck's name so much I love it. +1
Sometimes something like a Warren Instigator can be useful. It can be expensive to acquire, but a double strike and can help cheat out either the Krenko, Mob Boss or Goblin Chieftain and save a bit of early mana.
Avor: I would agree with both, if it were not for Goblin Electromancer . Probably 90% of the times I play with this deck, I have at least one Electromancer out, leaving Battle Hymn and Brightstone Ritual the same, and Goblin Rally cheaper than Siege-Gang Commander. And Honestly, Siege-Gang is a little slow for this deck. It would help with dealing with cards like Blood Reckoning , so I might sideboard at least the one I currently own, but I like the instant/sorceries theme, especially with Guttersnipe and Dual Casting , although Dual Casting may come out soon in favor of more Distant Melody/Past in Flames. Thanks for you input, however!
I am a advent Goblin fan. I must say this is a different style for goblins I have seen....I....well simply put I actually like it! +1 from me mate! I keep my goblin standard if possible here is my deck if you want to take a look
Krenko's Merry Band of Misfits Once again nice list mate, Cheers!
Yeah I must admit I like the Izzet R / U combo. I especially like Electromancer. Since your'e playing casual why not throw in Goblin War Strike? I'm currently playing a modern goblin tribal Pyrogoblins it has a similar feel but is mono red.
Mongo: Probably mostly because I don't have any currently. It is a great card for this deck, but I honestly don't think I need it. I like how the deck runs currently (well, with the couple of alterations I wanna make once I acquire the last couple cards) and there isn't anything that would be a good 1-1 substitution. I have Burn at the Stake sideboarded for if I need to deal damage without attacking, not to mention Guttersnipe. But, yeah, I really like the Izzet combo and it seems to work well with this style of Goblin deck.
x8bitGangsta: Thanks man! I have actually played around with making this deck standard (with some success) but I usually just play casual and it runs best with some cards not in standard (Goblin Chieftain/Coat of Arms) so I decided to just keep is casual.
| Date added | 7 months |
| Last updated | 12 hours |
| Legal formats | Commander / EDH, Legacy, Vintage |
| Sets | |
| Cards | 60 |
| Avg. CMC | 2.79 |
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| -1 | Smoldering Spires | main |
| -1 | Halimar Depths | main |
| -1 | Halimar Depths | main |
| -1 | Goblin Offensive | main |
| -1 | Divination | main |
| +2 | Ponder | main |
| +2 | Mizzium Mortars | side |
| -2 | Mizzium Mortars | main |
IconicRider says...
a good combo used in alot izzet style decks, attach Curiosity to a guttersnipe or your arsonist. This allows you to say aggresive and keep your draw engine going. something I personally enjoy with casual decks is Ponder it lets you scout then draw, and still a single mana cost.
October 12, 2012 9:29 a.m.