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Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician
Price tag $1.43

Legendary Creature — Goblin Advisor

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Goblins 59% Aggro 9% Tokens 7% Burn 5% Sacrifice 3% Aristocrats 2% Land Destruction 1% Group Slug 1% Lands Matter 1% Treasure 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#1214 Current Rank
#1425 Last Week
#1453 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician.

Politics Gone Wrong | EDH Commander Gameplay [Deutsch] | Salt Wars #08

Politics Gone Wrong | EDH Commander Gameplay [Deutsch] | Salt Wars #08

Arahbo vs Sarulf vs Subira vs Ib Halfheart | MTG Commander EDH Gameplay Quintessential Commander

Arahbo vs Sarulf vs Subira vs Ib Halfheart | MTG Commander EDH Gameplay Quintessential Commander

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician decks.

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+1% Synergy $0.20
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
-1% Synergy $0.05
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
-1% Synergy $1.48
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-2% Synergy $17.36
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-6% Synergy $2.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician's abilities and overall game plan.

Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+77% Synergy $0.81
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+70% Synergy $0.76
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+69% Synergy $1.35
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+59% Synergy $2.28
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+57% Synergy $0.20
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+56% Synergy $6.68
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+56% Synergy $0.73
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+56% Synergy $0.23
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+56% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+54% Synergy $4.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician decks.

Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+53% Synergy $0.94
Repercussion Repercussion
+52% Synergy $6.10
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+50% Synergy $2.26
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+49% Synergy $0.63
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+48% Synergy $0.68
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+46% Synergy $0.15
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+46% Synergy $1.23
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+43% Synergy $1.76
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+43% Synergy $0.12
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+44% Synergy $0.15
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+43% Synergy $2.72
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+43% Synergy $7.70
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+43% Synergy $0.65
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+42% Synergy $5.52
Skirk Fire Marshal Skirk Fire Marshal
+41% Synergy $2.48
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+39% Synergy $0.12
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+39% Synergy $2.81
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+39% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+38% Synergy $0.28
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+36% Synergy $4.97
Goblin King Goblin King
+35% Synergy $14.37
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+34% Synergy $1.29
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+32% Synergy $6.75
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+30% Synergy $0.62
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+28% Synergy $0.22
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+28% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Grappler Goblin Grappler
+28% Synergy $0.13
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+27% Synergy $10.64
Goblin Lackey Goblin Lackey
+27% Synergy $16.01
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+26% Synergy $1.04
Goblin Traprunner Goblin Traprunner
+26% Synergy $0.14
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+23% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+23% Synergy $0.71
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+20% Synergy $23.66
Caterwauling Boggart Caterwauling Boggart
+20% Synergy $0.27
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+19% Synergy $21.71
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+19% Synergy $0.67
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+18% Synergy $0.15
Gempalm Incinerator Gempalm Incinerator
+17% Synergy $0.19
Sensation Gorger Sensation Gorger
+17% Synergy $2.80
Arms Dealer Arms Dealer
+16% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Piledriver Goblin Piledriver
+15% Synergy $1.13
Goblin Lookout Goblin Lookout
+15% Synergy $0.49
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+13% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Assassin Goblin Assassin
+13% Synergy $0.52
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
+12% Synergy $0.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+11% Synergy $2.26
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+10% Synergy $4.46
Goblin Wardriver Goblin Wardriver
+10% Synergy $0.35
Moggcatcher Moggcatcher
+10% Synergy $10.18
Goblin Arsonist Goblin Arsonist
+9% Synergy $0.04
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+8% Synergy $16.90
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+8% Synergy $10.73
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+4% Synergy $0.20
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+3% Synergy $3.79
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+2% Synergy $1.46
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+1% Synergy $7.52
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-2% Synergy $0.68

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician safe.

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+28% Synergy $1.30
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+27% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+21% Synergy $0.09
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+19% Synergy $0.27
Berserker's Frenzy Berserker's Frenzy
+15% Synergy $2.77
Last-Ditch Effort Last-Ditch Effort
+13% Synergy $1.29
Outnumber Outnumber
+10% Synergy $0.11
Academic Dispute Academic Dispute
+7% Synergy $0.08
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+3% Synergy $0.11
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+2% Synergy $4.73
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.42
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-4% Synergy $0.27
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-4% Synergy $1.18
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $9.52
Reverberate Reverberate
-7% Synergy $1.87
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.69
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $4.14
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $1.33
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $1.53
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $52.81
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.12
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $9.63
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-11% Synergy $6.79
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $1.01
Seething Song Seething Song
-22% Synergy $6.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician's game plan and control the board.

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+43% Synergy $0.26
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
+36% Synergy $1.22
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+33% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+28% Synergy $0.49
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+28% Synergy $0.14
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+21% Synergy $0.18
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+19% Synergy $3.88
You've Been Caught Stealing You've Been Caught Stealing
+18% Synergy $0.04
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+17% Synergy $4.09
Spiteful Repossession Spiteful Repossession
+16% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mob Justice Mob Justice
+12% Synergy $0.54
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+7% Synergy $4.75
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+6% Synergy $0.10
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+4% Synergy $1.07
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $2.85
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.47
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.83
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-4% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-4% Synergy $5.19
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-5% Synergy $0.38
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $4.78
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.19
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-6% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.23
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-20% Synergy $1.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+42% Synergy $28.62
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+38% Synergy $3.92
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+32% Synergy $4.27
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+18% Synergy $5.22
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+13% Synergy $2.90
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $3.52
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+12% Synergy $0.42
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+11% Synergy $1.43
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+9% Synergy $0.45
Slate of Ancestry Slate of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.98
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $16.06
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.18
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+8% Synergy $1.53
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $5.63
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $4.96
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+5% Synergy $0.68
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $59.53
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+3% Synergy $5.03
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $9.12
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-2% Synergy $0.58
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $7.68
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-4% Synergy $5.40
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-11% Synergy $6.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+47% Synergy $1.40
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+43% Synergy $0.69
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+42% Synergy $1.65
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+39% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+37% Synergy $3.14
City on Fire City on Fire
+27% Synergy $8.08
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+27% Synergy $2.88
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+20% Synergy $1.29
Heat Stroke Heat Stroke
+19% Synergy $3.39
Quest for the Goblin Lord Quest for the Goblin Lord
+17% Synergy $1.62
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+17% Synergy $0.36
Heat of Battle Heat of Battle
+14% Synergy $0.31
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+12% Synergy $0.77
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+12% Synergy $1.24
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+11% Synergy $0.16
Battle Strain Battle Strain
+9% Synergy $0.37
Close Quarters Close Quarters
+9% Synergy $0.28
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+7% Synergy $0.16
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+7% Synergy $0.30
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+6% Synergy $37.37
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+6% Synergy $0.13
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+6% Synergy $1.84
Glacial Crevasses Glacial Crevasses
+6% Synergy $2.44
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+5% Synergy $6.82
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+4% Synergy $0.22
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $10.71
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+3% Synergy $0.44
Fervor Fervor
+3% Synergy $3.67
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+1% Synergy $5.12
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-1% Synergy $9.50
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $0.95
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.34
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-7% Synergy $6.68

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+24% Synergy $0.84
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+21% Synergy $17.82
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+11% Synergy $0.66
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+8% Synergy $17.39
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.32
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.90
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+7% Synergy $0.53
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $39.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $5.95
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-5% Synergy $8.42
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.29
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.07
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $3.03
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-8% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $4.90
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.27
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $8.70
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.04
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-8% Synergy $2.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $35.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.42
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.05
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.93

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician.

Patron of the Akki Patron of the Akki
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
Rulik Mons, Warren Chief Rulik Mons, Warren Chief
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Vial Smasher the Fierce Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
Wort, Boggart Auntie Wort, Boggart Auntie
Sengir, the Dark Baron Vial Smasher the Fierce Sengir, the Dark Baron // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ishi-Ishi, Akki Crackshot Ishi-Ishi, Akki Crackshot
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ardoz, Cobbler of War Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dungeon Delver Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dungeon Delver
Sengir, the Dark Baron Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Sengir, the Dark Baron // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
Uglúk of the White Hand Uglúk of the White Hand
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
Éomer of the Riddermark Éomer of the Riddermark
Krark, the Thumbless Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Krark, the Thumbless // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Prava of the Steel Legion Vial Smasher the Fierce Prava of the Steel Legion // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Vial Smasher the Fierce Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gut, True Soul Zealot Folk Hero Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero
Shattergang Brothers Shattergang Brothers
Gut, True Soul Zealot Far Traveler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Far Traveler
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Vial Smasher the Fierce Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
Gorbag of Minas Morgul Gorbag of Minas Morgul
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous