
Best Budget Cards for Krenko, Mob Boss
Krenko doubles the Goblin count every turn he survives. This build floods the board with cheap Goblins, gives Krenko haste and protection, then converts the horde into damage with sacrifice outlets and shared-burn effects.
Every pick below costs under $5, is Commander-legal in Krenko, Mob Boss's colors, and is ranked by shared mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss — not by shared words.
Picks by mana value
Ramp
Cheap acceleration that fits the game plan.
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Howlsquad Heavy$2.71Creature — Goblin Mercenary· MV 3R· Commander-legal
Ramp — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana creature for $2.71.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 4 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Skirk Prospector$0.31Creature — Goblin· MV 1R· Commander-legal
Ramp — activated ability synergies on a 1-mana creature for $0.31.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #typal-goblin.
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Idol of False Gods$0.32Kindred Artifact — Eldrazi· MV 2· Commander-legal
Ramp — activated ability synergies on a 2-mana artifact for $0.32.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Loyal Fire Sage$0.13Creature — Human Cleric Ally· MV 3R· Commander-legal
Ramp — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana creature for $0.13.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Ran and Shaw$0.30Legendary Creature — Dragon· MV 5R· Commander-legal
Ramp — activated ability synergies on a 5-mana creature for $0.30.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal.
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Team Transmitter$0.37Artifact· MV 3· Commander-legal
Ramp — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana artifact for $0.37.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal.
Card Draw
Budget engines and refills.
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Gempalm Incinerator$0.24Creature — Goblin· MV 3R· Commander-legal
Card Draw — noncreature typal synergies on a 3-mana creature for $0.24.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #noncreature-typal #typal-goblin.
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Akoum Flameseeker$0.05Creature — Human Shaman Ally· MV 3R· Commander-legal
Card Draw — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana creature for $0.05.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal.
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Trading Post$0.27Artifact· MV 4· Commander-legal
Card Draw — activated ability synergies on a 4-mana artifact for $0.27.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Battle — Siege // Creature — Goblin Spellshaper· MV 2R· Commander-legal
Card Draw — activated ability synergies on a 2-mana creature for $0.22.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Arm-Mounted Anchor$0.23Artifact — Equipment· MV 3· Commander-legal
Card Draw — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana artifact for $0.23.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal.
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Relic Vial$0.26Artifact· MV 3· Commander-legal
Card Draw — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana artifact for $0.26.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal.
Removal
Interaction that answers the table.
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Creature — Goblin· MV 4R· Commander-legal
Removal & Interaction — activated ability synergies on a 4-mana creature for $4.24.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 4 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Pashalik Mons$4.61Legendary Creature — Goblin Warrior· MV 3R· Commander-legal
Removal & Interaction — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana creature for $4.61.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 4 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Tar Pitcher$0.15Creature — Goblin Shaman· MV 4R· Commander-legal
Removal & Interaction — activated ability synergies on a 4-mana creature for $0.15.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #typal-goblin.
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Siege-Gang Commander$0.31Creature — Goblin· MV 5R· Commander-legal
Removal & Interaction — activated ability synergies on a 5-mana creature for $0.31.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #typal-goblin.
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Legendary Planeswalker — Sarkhan· MV 5R· Commander-legal
Removal & Interaction — activated ability synergies on a 5-mana planeswalker for $0.46.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Lightning Crafter$3.29Creature — Goblin Shaman· MV 4R· Commander-legal
Removal & Interaction — activated ability synergies on a 4-mana creature for $3.29.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #typal-goblin.
Protection
Keep the commander (and the board) alive.
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Eater of Virtue$0.38Legendary Artifact — Equipment· MV 1· Commander-legal
Protection — activated ability synergies on a 1-mana artifact for $0.38.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
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Sanctuary Blade$0.42Artifact — Equipment· MV 2· Commander-legal
Protection — activated ability synergies on a 2-mana artifact for $0.42.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
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Ring of Evos Isle$0.36Artifact — Equipment· MV 2· Commander-legal
Protection — activated ability synergies on a 2-mana artifact for $0.36.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
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The Stasis Coffin$0.87Legendary Artifact· MV 3· Commander-legal
Protection — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana artifact for $0.87.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
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Glaring Spotlight$2.29Artifact· MV 1· Commander-legal
Protection — activated ability synergies on a 1-mana artifact for $2.29.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
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Crackling Emergence$0.19Enchantment — Aura· MV 2R· Commander-legal
Protection — general deck support on a 2-mana enchantment for $0.19.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Role fit for Krenko, Mob Boss decks at $0.19.
Synergy Pieces
Cards sharing the commander's mechanics.
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Legendary Creature — Goblin· MV 3R· Commander-legal
Commander Synergy — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana creature for $0.26.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 4 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Battle Cry Goblin$0.29Creature — Goblin· MV 2R· Commander-legal
Commander Synergy — activated ability synergies on a 2-mana creature for $0.29.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 4 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Horn of Gondor$3.06Legendary Artifact· MV 3· Commander-legal
Commander Synergy — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana artifact for $3.06.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 4 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #exponential #noncreature-typal.
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Sparksmith$0.19Creature — Goblin· MV 2R· Commander-legal
Commander Synergy — activated ability synergies on a 2-mana creature for $0.19.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #typal-goblin.
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Mogg Raider$0.38Creature — Goblin· MV 1R· Commander-legal
Commander Synergy — activated ability synergies on a 1-mana creature for $0.38.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #typal-goblin.
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Arms Dealer$0.32Creature — Goblin Rogue· MV 3R· Commander-legal
Commander Synergy — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana creature for $0.32.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #typal-goblin.
Win Conditions
Budget ways to close the game.
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Legendary Artifact· MV 1· Commander-legal
Win Conditions — activated ability synergies on a 1-mana artifact for $4.37.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #exponential.
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Strixhaven Stadium$0.42Artifact· MV 3· Commander-legal
Win Conditions — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana artifact for $0.42.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
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Gonti's Aether Heart$1.07Legendary Artifact· MV 6· Commander-legal
Win Conditions — activated ability synergies on a 6-mana artifact for $1.07.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
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Legendary Creature — Dragon· MV 6R· Commander-legal
Win Conditions — activated ability synergies on a 6-mana creature for $3.30.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
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Magistrate's Scepter$3.35Artifact· MV 3· Commander-legal
Win Conditions — activated ability synergies on a 3-mana artifact for $3.35.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
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Legendary Artifact· MV 5· Commander-legal
Win Conditions — activated ability synergies on a 5-mana artifact for $4.06.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 1 mechanic with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability.
Lands
Nonbasic fixing and utility (basics excluded — every deck runs those).
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Eclipsed Realms$0.45Land· Commander-legal
Lands — activated ability synergies on a 0-mana land for $0.45.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #typal-goblin.
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Land· Commander-legal
Lands — activated ability synergies on a 0-mana land for $0.36.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Villainous Hideout$0.20Land· Commander-legal
Lands — activated ability synergies on a 0-mana land for $0.20.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal.
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Avengers Tower$0.20Land· Commander-legal
Lands — activated ability synergies on a 0-mana land for $0.20.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal.
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Springjack Pasture$0.97Land· Commander-legal
Lands — activated ability synergies on a 0-mana land for $0.97.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 3 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #noncreature-typal #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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Kher Keep$0.27Legendary LandR· Commander-legal
Lands — activated ability synergies on a 0-mana land for $0.27.
Why for Krenko, Mob Boss: Shares 2 mechanics with Krenko, Mob Boss: #activated-ability #repeatable-creature-tokens.
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