Zurgo - Tribal Warriors / Mardu EDH

Commander / EDH* Aggro RBW (Mardu) Theme/Gimmick

Gelectric_Mayhem

Creature (38)

• 1x Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
• 1x Ankle Shanker
• 1x Arashin Foremost
• 1x Archetype of Aggression
• 1x Beetleback Chief
• 1x Blaring Captain
• 1x Blaring Recruiter
• 1x Blood-Chin Fanatic
• 1x Blood-Chin Rager
• 1x Bloodsoaked Champion
• 1x Brion Stoutarm
• 1x Brutal Hordechief
• 1x Chief of the Edge
• 1x Combat Celebrant
• 1x Flamerush Rider
• 1x Frontier Warmonger
• 1x Garna, the Bloodflame
• 1x Goblin Cratermaker
• 1x Goblin Wardriver
• 1x Herald of Dromoka
• 1x Honored Crop-Captain
• 1x Iroas, God of Victory
• 1x Kargan Warleader
• 1x Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
• 1x Mardu Strike Leader
• 1x Mardu Woe-Reaper
• 1x Mogg War Marshal
• 1x Moraug, Fury of Akoum
• 1x Ogre Battledriver
• 1x Ponyback Brigade
• 1x Rushblade Commander
• 1x Sonorous Howlbonder
• 1x Species Specialist
• 1x Stingscourger
• 1x Warchief Giant
• 1x Winota, Joiner of Forces
• 1x Zealous Conscripts
• 1x Zurgo Bellstriker

Land (36)

• 1x Arid Mesa
• 1x Badlands
• 1x Battlefield Forge
• 1x Blood Crypt
• 1x Bloodfell Caves
• 1x Bloodstained Mire
• 1x Canyon Slough
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Dragonskull Summit
• 1x Ghitu Encampment
• 1x Marsh Flats
• 4x Mountain
• 1x Needle Spires
• 1x Nomad Outpost
• 3x Plains
• 1x Plateau
• 1x Sacred Foundry
• 1x Scrubland
• 1x Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
• 1x Shizo, Death's Storehouse
• 1x Smoldering Marsh
• 1x Spinerock Knoll
• 1x Sulfurous Springs
• 3x Swamp
• 1x Temple of Malice
• 1x Temple of Triumph
• 1x Terramorphic Expanse
• 1x Wind-Scarred Crag
• 1x Windbrisk Heights

Sorcery (4)

• 1x Day of Judgment
• 1x Dreadbore
• 1x Painful Truths
• 1x Read the Bones

Commander (1)

Instant (9)

• 1x Anguished Unmaking
• 1x Boros Charm
• 1x Kazuul's Fury  ^Flip
• 1x Mardu Charm
• 1x Path to Exile
• 1x Secure the Wastes
• 1x Swords to Plowshares
• 1x Terminate
• 1x Utter End

Artifact (7)

• 1x Chromatic Lantern
• 1x Lightning Greaves
• 1x Obsidian Battle-Axe
• 1x Sol Ring
• 1x Swiftfoot Boots
• 1x Talisman of Indulgence
• 1x Vanquisher's Banner

Enchantment (5)

• 1x Fervent Charge
• 1x Glory of Warfare
• 1x Gratuitous Violence
• 1x Phyrexian Arena
• 1x Raiders' Spoils

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Creature (11)

• 1x Boltwing Marauder
• 1x Crypt Champion
• 1x Goblin Heelcutter
• 1x Grave Titan
• 1x Kargan Intimidator
• 1x Lovisa Coldeyes
• 1x Mardu Hordechief
• 1x Moonveil Dragon
• 1x Nobilis of War
• 1x Splatter Thug
• 1x Urabrask the Hidden

Artifact (2)

• 1x Boros Signet
• 1x Rakdos Signet

Enchantment (1)

• 1x Mardu Ascendancy

Instant (1)

• 1x Wear / Tear

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Zurgo Deck Description

This is a Zurgo EDH build that IS NOT a Voltron-style deck. This is meant to be an all out Mongol-style horde deck that really captures the essence of the Mardu. I love the Mardu aesthetic and I love a good creature-based aggro deck. I've always been a sucker for trying to make one work in EDH/Commander. Well, I think I've accomplished my goal!!!

This deck may look like assorted jank, but do not underestimate it! It's low curve allows you to pump out cheap creatures early, then buff their power with the myriad of "anthem" style effects. The number of Warriors in the deck allow for some nice tribal support. Zurgo being a Warrior himself helps as well. The removal and support cards are cheap as well, so you are often able to play a creature and be able to play some form of support card in the same turn.

This deck has surprised many people and can change a game quickly. This deck can theoretically be better in a casual 1v1 game, but it has won games in 4 man pods in a Commander league. It is not to be underestimated!

What makes the deck dangerous is the fact that the deck can very easily win without you ever having to cast your commander. Zurgo often sets in the command zone as a distraction. Control players have often let my army slip through because they are holding their control/removal in hand waiting for me to cast Zurgo. If the reverse is true and they use their resources trying to control my army, then they usually don't have the gas left to deal with Zurgo in the late game.

So, don’t be afraid to leave comments and suggestions! Just please remember I want this deck to remain as casual as possible... and as Mardu-themed as possible as well!

Date added	7 years
Last updated	3 years
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	6 - 0 Mythic Rares 46 - 0 Rares 28 - 0 Uncommons 8 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	3.16
Tokens	Copy Clone, Goblin 1/1 R, Morph 2/2 C, Ogre 3/3 R, Warrior 1/1 W, Warrior 2/1 B
Folders	Tribal, Aggro