{"ops":[{"insert":"Get Kefka out, get goblins out, deal mega damage...."},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"I suppose that's not very Kafkaesque at all but whatever...\n\nOverview"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck generally plays as a Goblin-token engine with several overlapping win conditions:\nRepeated creature-entry damage"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Explosive token turns"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Damage multipliers"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Goblin sacrifice engines"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Some 3-4 card infinite combos"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Burn at the Stake"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mogg Infestation"}},{"insert":" (target yourself!) finishers"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nAlthough the deck contains infinite combos, it does not need them to win. Both combos require a decent amount of setup and are easily removed. If you are playing with newer players I would warn them about the possibility of it though! Most games should be decided by accumulating incremental damage and then producing one overwhelming burst of tokens.\n\nCheck out infinite combos here: \n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://commanderspellbook.com/combo/38-659-5200/"},"insert":"Krenko Combo"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://commanderspellbook.com/combo/38-2076-3101-3705/"},"insert":"Squee Combo"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nOpening Hands"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"A good opening hand normally contains:\nThree or four lands"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"At least one piece of ramp ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Glittering Stockpile"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ruby Medallion"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sol Ring"}},{"insert":" )"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"A token generator"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Either a draw engine or a damage payoff"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mountain"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ruby Medallion"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dwarven Mine"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mountain"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Goblin Rabblemaster"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mountain"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Idol of Oblivion"}},{"insert":" \n\nSomething like this would probably play.\n\nEarly Game"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Develop mana without appearing more threatening than necessary.\nSmall token generators can be deployed before Purphoros when necessary, particularly if they enable:\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Skullclamp"}},{"insert":" (Draw engine if you need some JUICE)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Idol of Oblivion"}},{"insert":" (Draw)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Skirk Prospector"}},{"insert":" (Can be used as mana ramp but has much bigger payoffs with bigger boards + infinite combos)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Goblin Chieftain"}},{"insert":" (Strong anthem that allows instant use of cards like Krenko)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Krenko, Mob Boss"}},{"insert":" (Very strong token generator and can turn infinite with cards like: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sword of the Paruns"}},{"insert":" + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Skirk Prospector"}},{"insert":" )"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"However, avoid emptying every token spell from your hand before establishing a damage engine.\n\nMidgame"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Once Kafka("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Purphoros, God of the Forge"}},{"insert":") or another burn payoff is active, begin converting token spells into damage.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Dragon Fodder"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" :"},{"insert":" 4 damage to each opponent"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Goblin Instigator"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" :"},{"insert":" 4 damage"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Hordeling Outburst"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" :"},{"insert":" 6 damage"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Beetleback Chief"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":":"},{"insert":" 6 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Kreat, the Boltbringer"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pashalik Mons"}},{"insert":" \n\nHaving additional burn pieces provides redundancy, allowing the deck to continue functioning when Kafka("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Purphoros, God of the Forge"}},{"insert":") is unavailable.\nDo not automatically cast every payoff you draw. In many games, one or two damage engines are sufficient. Additional cards may be better retained until after a board wipe.\n\nRecovering After Interaction"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Do not overcommit every token producer to the battlefield. Most token spells create their value immediately, but permanent token engines and supporting creatures can still be lost to sweepers. The deck rebuilds best when at least one token spell or draw engine has been held in reserve.\n\nClosing the Game"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck is strongest when it appears manageable and then produces several creatures in one turn. Mana engines such as "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Battle Hymn"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" , "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Skirk Prospector"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Runaway Steam-Kin"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Glittering Stockpile"}},{"insert":" help create these explosive sequences.\n\nCombine these mana engines with multipliers like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Fiery Emancipation"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Panharmonicon"}},{"insert":" , triggering Kefka ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Purphoros, God of the Forge"}},{"insert":" ) and a finisher such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Song of Totentanz"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Burn at the Stake"}},{"insert":" , or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mogg Infestation"}},{"insert":" (targeting yourself for massive Kefka payoff)\n\nCombat damage is usually secondary, but "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Goblin Chieftain"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Goblin Warchief"}},{"insert":" and a large token board can make it relevant.\n\nFinal Approach"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Kefkaesque should not be played like a conventional Goblin aggro deck. The Goblins are primarily fuel, ammunition and damage triggers rather than attackers.\nThe central rhythm is:\nEstablish mana"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Resolve Kefka ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Purphoros, God of the Forge"}},{"insert":" ) or a redundant payoff"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Generate tokens efficiently"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Draw through expendable creatures"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Protect the important turn"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finish through a large token burst, sacrifice engine or infinite loop"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"}]}