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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Collective Inferno
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Warchief
95%inclusion941 decks986 decks
80%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
89%inclusion882 decks986 decks
80%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
91%inclusion895 decks986 decks
78%synergy
Skirk Prospector
95%inclusion935 decks986 decks
76%synergy
Goblin Matron
93%inclusion914 decks986 decks
76%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
85%inclusion835 decks986 decks
75%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
90%inclusion889 decks986 decks
74%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
85%inclusion835 decks986 decks
72%synergy
Skullclamp
86%inclusion845 decks986 decks
69%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
79%inclusion779 decks986 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Impact Tremors
88%inclusion867 decks986 decks
63%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion770 decks986 decks
52%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
78%inclusion769 decks986 decks
66%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
76%inclusion752 decks986 decks
65%synergy
Pashalik Mons
75%inclusion743 decks986 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion740 decks986 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Trashmaster
74%inclusion733 decks986 decks
64%synergy
Ruby Medallion
72%inclusion711 decks986 decks
18%synergy
Blood Moon
70%inclusion693 decks986 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion670 decks986 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
77%inclusion757 decks986 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
69%inclusion676 decks986 decks
56%synergy
Gamble
63%inclusion621 decks986 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion534 decks986 decks
47%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion441 decks986 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion390 decks986 decks
28%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion243 decks986 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion157 decks986 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.2%inclusion91 decks986 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Goblin King
67%inclusion662 decks986 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Lackey
66%inclusion653 decks986 decks
60%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
65%inclusion644 decks986 decks
55%synergy
Goblin Sharpshooter
63%inclusion620 decks986 decks
58%synergy
Muxus, Goblin Grandee
60%inclusion590 decks986 decks
52%synergy
Warren Instigator
58%inclusion576 decks986 decks
52%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
55%inclusion541 decks986 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
54%inclusion536 decks986 decks
44%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
54%inclusion164 decks303 decks
45%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
52%inclusion517 decks986 decks
48%synergy
Moggcatcher
50%inclusion494 decks986 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Engineer
47%inclusion468 decks986 decks
37%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
44%inclusion435 decks986 decks
29%synergy
Rundvelt Hordemaster
43%inclusion421 decks986 decks
35%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
42%inclusion185 decks436 decks
38%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
42%inclusion417 decks986 decks
36%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Ringleader
38%inclusion373 decks986 decks
29%synergy
Treasure Nabber
36%inclusion352 decks986 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Welder
32%inclusion314 decks986 decks
23%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
31%inclusion301 decks986 decks
22%synergy
Moria Marauder
30%inclusion298 decks986 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion274 decks986 decks
16%synergy
Torch Courier
27%inclusion270 decks986 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Piledriver
27%inclusion266 decks986 decks
21%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
26%inclusion195 decks742 decks
20%synergy
Legion Loyalist
25%inclusion249 decks986 decks
21%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
22%inclusion217 decks986 decks
16%synergy
Legion Warboss
22%inclusion213 decks986 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion193 decks986 decks
7%synergy
Battle Cry Goblin
19%inclusion188 decks986 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Instigator
19%inclusion187 decks986 decks
8%synergy
Mogg Fanatic
19%inclusion183 decks986 decks
17%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
18%inclusion180 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Moon
18%inclusion179 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion175 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Agate Instigator
17%inclusion99 decks573 decks
12%synergy
Gempalm Incinerator
16%inclusion160 decks986 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Crafter
16%inclusion160 decks986 decks
15%synergy
Dark-Dweller Oracle
16%inclusion156 decks986 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Wizard
16%inclusion156 decks986 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Motivator
15%inclusion151 decks986 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Lookout
14%inclusion135 decks986 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Rabblemaster
13%inclusion132 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Sledder
13%inclusion132 decks986 decks
11%synergy
Beetleback Chief
13%inclusion131 decks986 decks
4%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
13%inclusion129 decks986 decks
8%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Dropkick Bomber
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bushwhacker
12%inclusion123 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Battle Hymn
62%inclusion615 decks986 decks
48%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
51%inclusion499 decks986 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
49%inclusion484 decks986 decks
30%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
41%inclusion400 decks986 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion342 decks986 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion289 decks986 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
19%inclusion135 decks706 decks
9%synergy
Massive Raid
18%inclusion177 decks986 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion167 decks986 decks
-13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion165 decks986 decks
-18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion164 decks986 decks
-2%synergy
Last-Ditch Effort
15%inclusion143 decks986 decks
12%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion142 decks986 decks
2%synergy
Mogg Salvage
14%inclusion141 decks986 decks
12%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion139 decks986 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion60 decks443 decks
-14%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion80 decks811 decks
-9%synergy
Fork
10%inclusion97 decks986 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion97 decks986 decks
-13%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
9.4%inclusion93 decks986 decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.5%inclusion84 decks986 decks
-5%synergy
Outnumber
8.5%inclusion84 decks986 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Surprise
8.2%inclusion24 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.1%inclusion70 decks986 decks
-5%synergy
Pyrokinesis
5.6%inclusion55 decks986 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.5%inclusion45 decks815 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
63%inclusion619 decks986 decks
54%synergy
Goblin War Strike
53%inclusion520 decks986 decks
44%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion478 decks986 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion430 decks986 decks
2%synergy
Krenko's Command
33%inclusion323 decks986 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion261 decks986 decks
-26%synergy
Dragon Fodder
20%inclusion199 decks986 decks
8%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
19%inclusion189 decks986 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion186 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion178 decks986 decks
7%synergy
Mob Justice
15%inclusion151 decks986 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Grenade
15%inclusion147 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion118 decks986 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion107 decks986 decks
4%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion105 decks986 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.8%inclusion87 decks986 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.7%inclusion76 decks986 decks
-22%synergy
Twinflame
6.4%inclusion63 decks986 decks
0%synergy
Burn at the Stake
6.2%inclusion61 decks986 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion43 decks706 decks
-6%synergy
Ruination
6.0%inclusion59 decks986 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.9%inclusion58 decks986 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thornbite Staff
63%inclusion626 decks986 decks
60%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
63%inclusion621 decks986 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
62%inclusion615 decks986 decks
59%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
57%inclusion565 decks986 decks
52%synergy
Staff of Domination
56%inclusion550 decks986 decks
51%synergy
Umbral Mantle
55%inclusion538 decks986 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion530 decks986 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
48%inclusion475 decks986 decks
43%synergy
Coat of Arms
36%inclusion351 decks986 decks
31%synergy
Magewright's Stone
28%inclusion275 decks986 decks
25%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
23%inclusion224 decks986 decks
19%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
22%inclusion217 decks986 decks
18%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
22%inclusion212 decks986 decks
18%synergy
Banner of Kinship
21%inclusion63 decks294 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion201 decks986 decks
17%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
19%inclusion191 decks986 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
16%inclusion159 decks986 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion155 decks986 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
16%inclusion154 decks986 decks
14%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
16%inclusion153 decks986 decks
-1%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
15%inclusion152 decks986 decks
14%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion151 decks986 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
12%inclusion121 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
11%inclusion106 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Altar of the Brood
9.3%inclusion92 decks986 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.1%inclusion80 decks986 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.9%inclusion78 decks986 decks
1%synergy
Defense Grid
7.8%inclusion77 decks986 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.0%inclusion69 decks986 decks
0%synergy
Door of Destinies
6.3%inclusion62 decks986 decks
5%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
6.0%inclusion59 decks986 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion56 decks986 decks
-5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion39 decks694 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.2%inclusion51 decks986 decks
3%synergy
Slate of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion50 decks986 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Echoes
60%inclusion592 decks986 decks
57%synergy
Shared Animosity
52%inclusion515 decks986 decks
41%synergy
Fervor
38%inclusion372 decks986 decks
33%synergy
Mass Hysteria
37%inclusion360 decks986 decks
33%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion252 decks986 decks
17%synergy
Rising of the Day
23%inclusion223 decks986 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Shenanigans
20%inclusion197 decks986 decks
15%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
18%inclusion173 decks986 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
15%inclusion152 decks986 decks
1%synergy
Quest for the Goblin Lord
15%inclusion146 decks986 decks
10%synergy
Price of Glory
12%inclusion114 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion74 decks707 decks
3%synergy
Splinter Twin
10%inclusion98 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Goblin War Drums
10%inclusion95 decks986 decks
4%synergy
Raid Bombardment
8.9%inclusion88 decks986 decks
3%synergy
Stranglehold
7.3%inclusion72 decks986 decks
5%synergy
Ashling's Prerogative
5.7%inclusion56 decks986 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
70%inclusion692 decks986 decks
51%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion312 decks596 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion445 decks986 decks
33%synergy
Arena of Glory
44%inclusion305 decks688 decks
25%synergy
Castle Embereth
37%inclusion362 decks986 decks
20%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
35%inclusion348 decks986 decks
28%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion314 decks986 decks
2%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
28%inclusion280 decks986 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
28%inclusion274 decks986 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
26%inclusion257 decks986 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion246 decks986 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion190 decks986 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion177 decks986 decks
11%synergy
Sandstone Needle
17%inclusion166 decks986 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion163 decks986 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion145 decks986 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion108 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion94 decks986 decks
-8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.0%inclusion89 decks986 decks
0%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
8.5%inclusion84 decks986 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
8.4%inclusion83 decks986 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion81 decks986 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Burrows
7.9%inclusion78 decks986 decks
6%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.2%inclusion71 decks986 decks
3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.8%inclusion67 decks986 decks
3%synergy
Mutavault
6.4%inclusion63 decks986 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.1%inclusion60 decks986 decks
-6%synergy
Diamond City
6.0%inclusion53 decks888 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion58 decks986 decks
0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Flamekin Village
5.2%inclusion51 decks986 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.1%inclusion50 decks986 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion940 decks986 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion559 decks986 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
44%inclusion435 decks986 decks
41%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
44%inclusion432 decks986 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion349 decks986 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion262 decks986 decks
20%synergy
Patriar's Seal
24%inclusion234 decks986 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion96 decks585 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion118 decks986 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion117 decks986 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion113 decks986 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion110 decks986 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion98 decks986 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.9%inclusion88 decks986 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.0%inclusion79 decks986 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.5%inclusion64 decks986 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.0%inclusion59 decks986 decks
-20%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.9%inclusion58 decks986 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
90%inclusion886 decks986 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
80%inclusion788 decks986 decks
70%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion272 decks986 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion248 decks986 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion246 decks986 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion236 decks986 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion230 decks986 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion187 decks986 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion186 decks986 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion183 decks986 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion164 decks986 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion123 decks986 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion113 decks986 decks
-14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion43 decks706 decks
-6%synergy