Krenko, Mob Boss (Commander) - Expensive Goblins

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
With 2025 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at this quarter century and pick out the best commanders from each year.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Collective Inferno
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Warchief
95%inclusion935 decks980 decks
80%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
90%inclusion878 decks980 decks
80%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
91%inclusion891 decks980 decks
78%synergy
Skirk Prospector
95%inclusion928 decks980 decks
76%synergy
Goblin Matron
93%inclusion910 decks980 decks
76%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
85%inclusion830 decks980 decks
75%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
90%inclusion883 decks980 decks
74%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
85%inclusion832 decks980 decks
72%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
79%inclusion777 decks980 decks
69%synergy
Skullclamp
86%inclusion841 decks980 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Impact Tremors
88%inclusion861 decks980 decks
63%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion769 decks980 decks
52%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
78%inclusion765 decks980 decks
66%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
77%inclusion753 decks980 decks
66%synergy
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion742 decks980 decks
42%synergy
Pashalik Mons
76%inclusion741 decks980 decks
64%synergy
Goblin Trashmaster
74%inclusion728 decks980 decks
64%synergy
Ruby Medallion
73%inclusion712 decks980 decks
18%synergy
Blood Moon
71%inclusion693 decks980 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion665 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion760 decks980 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
69%inclusion678 decks980 decks
57%synergy
Gamble
63%inclusion614 decks980 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion537 decks980 decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion443 decks980 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion392 decks980 decks
29%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion243 decks980 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion153 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.3%inclusion91 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Goblin King
67%inclusion660 decks980 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Lackey
67%inclusion653 decks980 decks
60%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
65%inclusion639 decks980 decks
55%synergy
Goblin Sharpshooter
63%inclusion618 decks980 decks
59%synergy
Muxus, Goblin Grandee
60%inclusion587 decks980 decks
52%synergy
Warren Instigator
59%inclusion575 decks980 decks
52%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
55%inclusion167 decks305 decks
46%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
54%inclusion533 decks980 decks
44%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
54%inclusion533 decks980 decks
39%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
52%inclusion508 decks980 decks
47%synergy
Moggcatcher
50%inclusion493 decks980 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Engineer
48%inclusion473 decks980 decks
38%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
44%inclusion433 decks980 decks
29%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
42%inclusion186 decks438 decks
39%synergy
Rundvelt Hordemaster
42%inclusion415 decks980 decks
35%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
42%inclusion415 decks980 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Ringleader
38%inclusion372 decks980 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Nabber
36%inclusion350 decks980 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Welder
32%inclusion317 decks980 decks
23%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
30%inclusion298 decks980 decks
22%synergy
Moria Marauder
30%inclusion296 decks980 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion276 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Torch Courier
27%inclusion267 decks980 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Piledriver
27%inclusion260 decks980 decks
21%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
26%inclusion194 decks747 decks
19%synergy
Legion Loyalist
25%inclusion242 decks980 decks
20%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
22%inclusion217 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Legion Warboss
21%inclusion207 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion191 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Battle Cry Goblin
19%inclusion186 decks980 decks
12%synergy
Mogg Fanatic
19%inclusion182 decks980 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Instigator
19%inclusion182 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
18%inclusion177 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
18%inclusion175 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion171 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Agate Instigator
17%inclusion100 decks579 decks
12%synergy
Gempalm Incinerator
16%inclusion160 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Wizard
16%inclusion159 decks980 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Crafter
16%inclusion158 decks980 decks
15%synergy
Dark-Dweller Oracle
16%inclusion155 decks980 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Motivator
15%inclusion148 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Lookout
13%inclusion132 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
13%inclusion129 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Beetleback Chief
13%inclusion128 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Rabblemaster
13%inclusion127 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Sledder
13%inclusion126 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
13%inclusion39 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Dropkick Bomber
13%inclusion38 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bushwhacker
12%inclusion121 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Battle Hymn
63%inclusion614 decks980 decks
49%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
51%inclusion496 decks980 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
49%inclusion482 decks980 decks
31%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
41%inclusion403 decks980 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion338 decks980 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion286 decks980 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
19%inclusion138 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Massive Raid
18%inclusion174 decks980 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion166 decks980 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion163 decks980 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion162 decks980 decks
-18%synergy
Mogg Salvage
14%inclusion142 decks980 decks
12%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion142 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Last-Ditch Effort
14%inclusion141 decks980 decks
12%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion139 decks980 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
-14%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion81 decks816 decks
-9%synergy
Fork
10%inclusion96 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion95 decks980 decks
-13%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
9.3%inclusion91 decks980 decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.5%inclusion83 decks980 decks
-5%synergy
Outnumber
8.4%inclusion82 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Surprise
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.1%inclusion70 decks980 decks
-5%synergy
Pyrokinesis
5.5%inclusion54 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.4%inclusion44 decks821 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
61%inclusion601 decks980 decks
52%synergy
Goblin War Strike
52%inclusion514 decks980 decks
44%synergy
Vandalblast
49%inclusion477 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion431 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Krenko's Command
33%inclusion321 decks980 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion256 decks980 decks
-27%synergy
Dragon Fodder
20%inclusion197 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
19%inclusion190 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion183 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion176 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Mob Justice
15%inclusion145 decks980 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Grenade
15%inclusion143 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion115 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion105 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion105 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.7%inclusion85 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.6%inclusion74 decks980 decks
-22%synergy
Ruination
6.1%inclusion60 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
6.1%inclusion60 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Burn at the Stake
6.0%inclusion59 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.9%inclusion58 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion42 decks711 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thornbite Staff
64%inclusion625 decks980 decks
60%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
63%inclusion621 decks980 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
63%inclusion618 decks980 decks
60%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
58%inclusion564 decks980 decks
52%synergy
Staff of Domination
56%inclusion549 decks980 decks
52%synergy
Umbral Mantle
54%inclusion533 decks980 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion529 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
48%inclusion471 decks980 decks
43%synergy
Coat of Arms
36%inclusion352 decks980 decks
31%synergy
Magewright's Stone
28%inclusion276 decks980 decks
26%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
23%inclusion222 decks980 decks
19%synergy
Banner of Kinship
22%inclusion65 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
22%inclusion213 decks980 decks
18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
22%inclusion212 decks980 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion202 decks980 decks
17%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
19%inclusion191 decks980 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
16%inclusion156 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion154 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
16%inclusion154 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
16%inclusion154 decks980 decks
-1%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
16%inclusion153 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion149 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
12%inclusion119 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
11%inclusion105 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Altar of the Brood
9.4%inclusion92 decks980 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion81 decks980 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Defense Grid
7.9%inclusion77 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.8%inclusion76 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion66 decks980 decks
-1%synergy
Door of Destinies
6.2%inclusion61 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
5.6%inclusion55 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion55 decks980 decks
-6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion39 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.3%inclusion52 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Echoes
60%inclusion592 decks980 decks
58%synergy
Shared Animosity
52%inclusion512 decks980 decks
41%synergy
Fervor
38%inclusion368 decks980 decks
33%synergy
Mass Hysteria
37%inclusion359 decks980 decks
33%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion253 decks980 decks
17%synergy
Rising of the Day
23%inclusion224 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Shenanigans
20%inclusion196 decks980 decks
15%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
17%inclusion170 decks980 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
15%inclusion151 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Quest for the Goblin Lord
14%inclusion141 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Price of Glory
12%inclusion113 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion74 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Splinter Twin
10%inclusion98 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Goblin War Drums
9.4%inclusion92 decks980 decks
4%synergy
Raid Bombardment
9.1%inclusion89 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Stranglehold
7.3%inclusion72 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Ashling's Prerogative
5.8%inclusion57 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
71%inclusion691 decks980 decks
52%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion314 decks602 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion443 decks980 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
45%inclusion309 decks693 decks
25%synergy
Castle Embereth
37%inclusion363 decks980 decks
21%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
35%inclusion346 decks980 decks
28%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion308 decks980 decks
1%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
28%inclusion273 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
28%inclusion272 decks980 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
26%inclusion255 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion242 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion186 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion176 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Sandstone Needle
17%inclusion168 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion162 decks980 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion145 decks980 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion108 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.0%inclusion88 decks980 decks
-8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.0%inclusion88 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
8.6%inclusion84 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
8.5%inclusion83 decks980 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Burrows
7.8%inclusion76 decks980 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.8%inclusion76 decks980 decks
-3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.2%inclusion71 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.5%inclusion64 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Mutavault
6.1%inclusion60 decks980 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion58 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Diamond City
5.7%inclusion51 decks889 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.6%inclusion55 decks980 decks
-6%synergy
Homeward Path
5.1%inclusion50 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Flamekin Village
5.0%inclusion49 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion935 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion555 decks980 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
44%inclusion434 decks980 decks
41%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
44%inclusion430 decks980 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion353 decks980 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion262 decks980 decks
20%synergy
Patriar's Seal
24%inclusion231 decks980 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion99 decks591 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion117 decks980 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion115 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion113 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion108 decks980 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion99 decks980 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.9%inclusion87 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.2%inclusion80 decks980 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.2%inclusion61 decks980 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.0%inclusion59 decks980 decks
-20%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.9%inclusion58 decks980 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
90%inclusion879 decks980 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
80%inclusion785 decks980 decks
70%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion273 decks980 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion248 decks980 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion246 decks980 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion236 decks980 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion231 decks980 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion187 decks980 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion186 decks980 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion183 decks980 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion163 decks980 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion124 decks980 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion108 decks980 decks
-15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion42 decks711 decks
-6%synergy