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General Kreat, the Boltbringer
Price tag $7.52

Legendary CreatureGoblin Soldier

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#835 Current Rank
#941 Last Week
#923 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring General Kreat, the Boltbringer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in General Kreat, the Boltbringer decks.

Goblin Glasswright Goblin Glasswright
+3% Synergy $0.17
Vision of Love Vision of Love
+1% Synergy $0.96
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+0% Synergy $0.69
Hex Magic Hex Magic
0% Synergy $2.03
Flashback Flashback
-6% Synergy $5.53

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with General Kreat, the Boltbringer's abilities and overall game plan.

Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+79% Synergy $2.06
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+63% Synergy $2.19
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+63% Synergy $1.55
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+62% Synergy $3.00
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+61% Synergy $0.88
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+60% Synergy $0.32
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+58% Synergy $1.71
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+58% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+57% Synergy $0.34
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+55% Synergy $2.53

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful General Kreat, the Boltbringer decks.

Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+55% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+53% Synergy $6.73
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+53% Synergy $0.28
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+53% Synergy $2.94
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+52% Synergy $0.19
Goblin King Goblin King
+49% Synergy $13.40
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+46% Synergy $3.74
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+46% Synergy $3.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+42% Synergy $6.27
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $12.51

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $108.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-7% Synergy $15.60
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $42.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement General Kreat, the Boltbringer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+47% Synergy $6.19
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+46% Synergy $9.47
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+46% Synergy $14.61
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+44% Synergy $0.43
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+41% Synergy $4.33
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+41% Synergy $0.30
Dropkick Bomber Dropkick Bomber
+40% Synergy $2.56
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+40% Synergy $0.53
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+40% Synergy $2.94
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+36% Synergy $1.00
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+36% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+33% Synergy $6.45
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+32% Synergy $0.95
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+31% Synergy $0.67
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+29% Synergy $15.53
Volley Veteran Volley Veteran
+29% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Lackey Goblin Lackey
+28% Synergy $12.17
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+27% Synergy $0.22
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+27% Synergy $29.92
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+24% Synergy $5.92
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+22% Synergy $0.57
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+22% Synergy $0.41
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+20% Synergy $0.29
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+19% Synergy $21.58
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+19% Synergy $16.69
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+18% Synergy $1.03
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+18% Synergy $0.42
Gempalm Incinerator Gempalm Incinerator
+18% Synergy $0.24
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+17% Synergy $8.39
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+17% Synergy $2.55
Boneclub Berserker Boneclub Berserker
+17% Synergy $0.18
Ardoz, Cobbler of War Ardoz, Cobbler of War
+16% Synergy $5.83
Bloodmark Mentor Bloodmark Mentor
+15% Synergy $2.21
Goblin Piledriver Goblin Piledriver
+15% Synergy $3.17
Goblin Gang Leader Goblin Gang Leader
+14% Synergy $0.99
Shock Brigade Shock Brigade
+14% Synergy $0.21
Goblin Goliath Goblin Goliath
+14% Synergy $2.12
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+14% Synergy $0.77
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+13% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Bushwhacker Goblin Bushwhacker
+13% Synergy $1.78
Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician
+12% Synergy $1.43
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+12% Synergy $0.30
Underfoot Underdogs Underfoot Underdogs
+12% Synergy $0.15
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $48.03
Goblin Wardriver Goblin Wardriver
+10% Synergy $0.32
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+9% Synergy $1.31
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+9% Synergy $25.35
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+9% Synergy $0.70
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+7% Synergy $2.07
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+1% Synergy $2.76

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping General Kreat, the Boltbringer safe.

Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+42% Synergy $0.20
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+29% Synergy $2.04
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+22% Synergy $0.29
Outnumber Outnumber
+13% Synergy $0.34
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+12% Synergy $0.29
Last-Ditch Effort Last-Ditch Effort
+5% Synergy $1.92
Shock Shock
+1% Synergy $0.12
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.31
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $0.88
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $7.12
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-2% Synergy $4.13
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-3% Synergy $1.26
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.49
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $16.30
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.50
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.35
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $12.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $11.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $67.16
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $10.35
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-9% Synergy $12.24
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $0.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-11% Synergy $3.52
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.53
Seething Song Seething Song
-19% Synergy $13.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance General Kreat, the Boltbringer's game plan and control the board.

Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+43% Synergy $0.12
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+39% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+36% Synergy $0.28
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+34% Synergy $0.21
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
+30% Synergy $2.44
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+21% Synergy $0.48
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+19% Synergy $0.24
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+12% Synergy $8.44
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+12% Synergy $0.38
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+11% Synergy $4.61
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.00
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+2% Synergy $2.59
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+1% Synergy $0.35
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+1% Synergy $0.29
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+1% Synergy $0.49
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $1.69
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.26
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+0% Synergy $7.00
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.25
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-3% Synergy $2063.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $1.55
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-4% Synergy $0.30
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $7.75
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.87
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.25
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-16% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $0.88
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+21% Synergy $4.19
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+21% Synergy $5.07
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+20% Synergy $5.62
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+15% Synergy $2.73
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $7.16
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+11% Synergy $0.26
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $6.27
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $18.78
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $19.07
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+4% Synergy $0.75
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $7.45
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $8.34
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+4% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $16.24
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $6.50
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support General Kreat, the Boltbringer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+35% Synergy $2.80
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+31% Synergy $0.33
Quest for the Goblin Lord Quest for the Goblin Lord
+21% Synergy $1.58
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+19% Synergy $1.64
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+16% Synergy $3.62
City on Fire City on Fire
+16% Synergy $12.00
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+15% Synergy $0.88
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+13% Synergy $6.63
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+11% Synergy $0.91
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+10% Synergy $1.60
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+10% Synergy $0.56
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+8% Synergy $3.81
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+4% Synergy $56.72
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+4% Synergy $0.28
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+4% Synergy $0.30
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.24
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+3% Synergy $6.32
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+3% Synergy $11.93
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.79
Fervor Fervor
+1% Synergy $5.80
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+1% Synergy $0.35
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+0% Synergy $7.02
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+0% Synergy $0.30
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+0% Synergy $5.50
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+0% Synergy $0.53
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-1% Synergy $0.99
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-2% Synergy $33.03
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-6% Synergy $17.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+31% Synergy $2.14
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+27% Synergy $24.28
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+16% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+10% Synergy $0.76
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+6% Synergy $0.92
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+4% Synergy $0.36
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $2.96
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $7.49
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $51.80
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.88
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+0% Synergy $0.34
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+0% Synergy $0.34
War Room War Room
+0% Synergy $2.41
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+0% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.99
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-5% Synergy $2.17
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $16.96
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-6% Synergy $1.42
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+30% Synergy $3.44
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $35.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $3.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $1.10
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.20
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-11% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.19

Lands

The mana base foundation for General Kreat, the Boltbringer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $50.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $16.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like General Kreat, the Boltbringer.