Fun with Goblins

[Heavy B]

My old Goblin deck was a mess. It was a cross between some of the cards in this deck and another theory that worked off of Goblin Warrens, Coat of Arms, etc.

The deck was pulling against itself - Coat of Arms likes many critters whereas Goblin Sharpshooter frequently needs sacrifices to get going.

This is a fun deck that fares reasonably well against speed black and true Sligh matchups but not as well against Stompy. All in all it's a but underpowered for the guys in my group as they just love Elf+Sol Ring + Urza Land = Big Creature type of decks.

All that said I still like it. I especially like it because it is not my normal Goblin deck read: Bolt, Incinerate, Fireblast, etc. These little guys just take the field and try to get the job done with the rusty weapons in their hands and the lice on their backs : )

As always - any suggestions are welcome.

Here she is in all her red glory. I don't think that I'll be able to resist going back and doing another Old School Goblin deck but for now here's me and da boys.

Name "The Grenade Brigade"

Motto "Good ol' rock. Nothing beats rock. But grenades are good too."

Theme: Overwhelm the enemy with fast creatures.

Alternate: Goblin Sharpshooter sacrifice tricks and limited direct damage with Grenades and mayhap the one odd Browbeat that may connect.

4x Skirk Prospector
4x Goblin Sledder
4x Mogg Fanatic
4x Mogg Flunkies
4x Goblin Piledriver
4x Goblin Warchief
4x Goblin Sharpshooter
4x Goblin Goon

4x Goblin Grenade
4x Browbeat

20x Mountain

1. This deck has to stay mono-red. I know there are many great non-Red additions to this type of deck but for the sake of theme I'd rather keep this all Red.

2. Card advantage - Right now all I have is Browbeat. I'm considering switching this out for Goblin Matron and adding some fetch lands. Any ideas or comments regarding this idea?

3. I'd like to keep pure Direct Damage out of the deck. The Goblin Grenades fit my theme as essentially I'm setting loose a little Goblin Homicide Bomber (I realize that this is a sensitive time w/ regard to this sort of thing. Please be assured no offense was intended by mentioning bombs or bombers. It is mentioned simply in the context of this deck. We can talk politics in the proper Forum.).

4. Browbeat also works for me as I can see it in the theme of the deck where conversing with a Goblin would be somewhat of a Beating. I can also see the Warchief beating down a subordinate and also can see just about anyone giving a Goblin what he wants just to get him to go away.

 

[Lythand]

ALways a fun goblin party favorite..Goblin Balloon Brigade.

If big creatures are a threat..Defenitly Mogg Maniac. Look at the picture, he has all the rusty weapons a goblin can ask for. Goblin lacky rocks too. Lets you put goblins in for free. Zo-Zu the punisher..well punishes for playing lands. And maybe the Tin Street Hooligan for destroying artifacts. Problem is with the hooligan, although its an all red card. It states in the text that you need to use a green for generic to be able to destroy a artifact. Some other spells to maybe use. Earthquake for the fast creature decks. Meltdowns for Artifacts. And reset button..Apocalypse from the Tempest set.

 

[Heavy B]

ALways a fun goblin party favorite..Goblin Balloon Brigade.

If big creatures are a threat..Defenitly Mogg Maniac. Look at the picture, he has all the rusty weapons a goblin can ask for. Goblin lacky rocks too. Lets you put goblins in for free. Zo-Zu the punisher..well punishes for playing lands. And maybe the Tin Street Hooligan for destroying artifacts. Problem is with the hooligan, although its an all red card. It states in the text that you need to use a green for generic to be able to destroy a artifact. Some other spells to maybe use. Earthquake for the fast creature decks. Meltdowns for Artifacts. And reset button..Apocalypse from the Tempest set.

I'm staring at the Balloon Brigades as I type this. I took them out for the Prospectors with the idea that the mana accelleration would be of greater value and that the Ballooners don't have any built-in sacrifice. I may still work 'em in. The flavor text is funny.

Lackey may make it in as well.

I'm also considering the Goblin Tinker for Artifact control rather than the Hooligan.

And the reset button...in a non-control deck I normally have a reset button and my default is the Disk. Quick, easy, no color problems but Apocalypse is a great card with nice artwork.

I'll work on it a bit and keep you guys updated.

Thank you for the help.

 

[Limited]

Have you considered Goblin Ringleader? It prevents your deck from running out of gas.. Arms Dealer and Siege Gang Commander are great cards which provide some targetted removal.

(I don't think I can be much help on this deck; the first suggestion that popped into my head was Goblin Assassin )

 

[Jareth, Goblin King]

I tip my crown to you Mr. Heavy B. It is decks like yours that make me love this game. I agree with Limited, Ringleader is a good card and keeps the flow of your deck going, but your goblin deck like mine, utilizes Browbeat so you have a a little draw power there. Still, if nothing else Ringleader is good enough to be on your side board. Have you thought about Clickslither, with this deck you could make him mean and have another way to use Goblin Sharpshooter. I'd try switching the Mogg Flunkies for the King since he is a goblin now thanks to 9th.
Hope my suggestions help.

 

[Heavy B]

Ringleader looks great and may may his way into the deck. Clickslither is basically perfect for this deck but for thematic purposes I'd really like to keep this just goblins.


Thanks as always for the ideas and I'll keep you guys posted on any changes.