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Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
Price tag $0.60

Legendary Creature — Goblin Artificer

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 47% Combo 9% Treasure 5% Reanimator 4% Eggs 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2436 Current Rank
#2362 Last Week
#2476 Past 2 Years

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer decks.

Craterclaw Colossus Craterclaw Colossus
+9% Synergy $49.95
The Great Mound The Great Mound
+6% Synergy $0.48
The Ten Rings The Ten Rings
+3% Synergy $16.96
Panther Robot Panther Robot
+3% Synergy $1.93
Vision of Love Vision of Love
+2% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer's abilities and overall game plan.

Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+81% Synergy $2.90
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+79% Synergy $1.13
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+76% Synergy $3.09
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+70% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+68% Synergy $22.18
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+64% Synergy $3.59
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+64% Synergy $2.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+61% Synergy $0.38
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+59% Synergy $1.17
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+58% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer decks.

Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+57% Synergy $10.03
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+56% Synergy $4.06
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+55% Synergy $3.26
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+54% Synergy $0.38
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+53% Synergy $1.68
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+49% Synergy $1.32
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+49% Synergy $2.89
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+46% Synergy $1.05
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+41% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $116.03
Gamble Gamble
+10% Synergy $17.23
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $469.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $134.88
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $105.67
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+0% Synergy $166.10
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $11.15
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $41.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+47% Synergy $0.30
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+42% Synergy $0.31
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+40% Synergy $10.84
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+39% Synergy $0.44
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+37% Synergy $10.40
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+37% Synergy $0.32
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+36% Synergy $0.27
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+30% Synergy $0.36
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+24% Synergy $2.19
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+24% Synergy $0.30
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+22% Synergy $5.02
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $0.35
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.38
Duplicant Duplicant
+20% Synergy $0.29
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.31
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+20% Synergy $0.85
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+19% Synergy $0.35
Metalworker Metalworker
+19% Synergy $199.21
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+19% Synergy $0.32
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+18% Synergy $47.27
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+18% Synergy $0.33
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+17% Synergy $0.82
Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+17% Synergy $0.26
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+17% Synergy $12.48
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+17% Synergy $0.41
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+17% Synergy $0.20
Cathodion Cathodion
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+16% Synergy $1.54
Audacious Reshapers Audacious Reshapers
+15% Synergy $0.30
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+15% Synergy $0.80
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+14% Synergy $14.78
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+14% Synergy $7.57
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+14% Synergy $2.71
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+14% Synergy $1.34
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+13% Synergy $0.33
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
+13% Synergy $19.99
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+13% Synergy $1.14
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+12% Synergy $0.29
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $1.70
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+11% Synergy $0.36
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+11% Synergy $0.89
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+10% Synergy $9.48
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+10% Synergy $0.34
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+10% Synergy $19.95
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+10% Synergy $0.72
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
+10% Synergy $0.28
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+10% Synergy $7.02
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.22
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+8% Synergy $4.18
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+0% Synergy $0.63

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer safe.

Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+5% Synergy $2.47
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.39
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+1% Synergy $0.27
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.42
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.46
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-5% Synergy $14.92
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $17.60
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $11.81
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-6% Synergy $2.13
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-9% Synergy $9.69
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-10% Synergy $11.14
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $7.57
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $67.34
Abrade Abrade
-13% Synergy $0.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-19% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-21% Synergy $0.74

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer's game plan and control the board.

Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+28% Synergy $0.31
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+24% Synergy $1.05
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+7% Synergy $5.03
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $2199.31
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+5% Synergy $6.96
Obliterate Obliterate
+5% Synergy $3.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.40
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $1.02
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+0% Synergy $13.91
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $9.53
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.30
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.32
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-3% Synergy $0.24
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-4% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-4% Synergy $7.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.76
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-7% Synergy $1.16
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-26% Synergy $1.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+48% Synergy $0.38
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+48% Synergy $0.32
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+44% Synergy $17.85
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+33% Synergy $36.74
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+32% Synergy $3.73
Trading Post Trading Post
+32% Synergy $0.23
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+31% Synergy $4.37
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+31% Synergy $1.47
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+30% Synergy $2.20
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+30% Synergy $1.23
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+28% Synergy $41.04
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+26% Synergy $0.14
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+25% Synergy $2.24
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+24% Synergy $0.82
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+23% Synergy $19.08
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+22% Synergy $0.28
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+22% Synergy $7.09
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+22% Synergy $0.21
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+20% Synergy $0.25
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+19% Synergy $3.56
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+18% Synergy $1.52
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+18% Synergy $0.53
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+17% Synergy $6.07
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+16% Synergy $0.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $5.30
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+15% Synergy $9.67
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+14% Synergy $36.32
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.84
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+13% Synergy $0.95
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+12% Synergy $0.17
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+12% Synergy $0.28
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+12% Synergy $0.77
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+11% Synergy $44.68
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+11% Synergy $18.33
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+11% Synergy $3.26
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+10% Synergy $4.76
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $1.10
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+10% Synergy $2.76
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+10% Synergy $43.10
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+9% Synergy $0.36
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+9% Synergy $9.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.35
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+8% Synergy $3.93
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+8% Synergy $1.62
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+6% Synergy $3.24
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $5.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $15.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.93
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-47% Synergy $13.16

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+33% Synergy $0.46
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+6% Synergy $0.37
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+5% Synergy $8.43
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+4% Synergy $0.34
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $5.67
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+0% Synergy $5.85
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-15% Synergy $7.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+9% Synergy $1.79
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $20.12
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+4% Synergy $4.86

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+45% Synergy $16.62
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+27% Synergy $13.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy $43.03
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+23% Synergy $1.71
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+12% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $2.46
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $1.03
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $1.97
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+9% Synergy $0.15
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+9% Synergy $21.02
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+9% Synergy $0.38
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $1.83
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+7% Synergy $0.38
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.46
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.52
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $1.93
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+5% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+4% Synergy $0.36
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+4% Synergy $0.77
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $28.19
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $3.46
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.35
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+2% Synergy $9.04
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.27
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $10.03
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+0% Synergy $0.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.28
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-1% Synergy $18.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $4.25
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $4.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-3% Synergy $2.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-9% Synergy $7.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+46% Synergy $3.40
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+37% Synergy $0.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+29% Synergy $4.82
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.35
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+23% Synergy $0.18
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+22% Synergy $4.58
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+21% Synergy $0.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+21% Synergy $0.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+20% Synergy $0.60
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+14% Synergy $241.89
Terrarion Terrarion
+14% Synergy $0.32
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $33.77
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.38
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $76.73
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.22
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+7% Synergy $0.38
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+5% Synergy $0.19
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+5% Synergy $1.66
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.45
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+4% Synergy $0.23
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+4% Synergy $4.54
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.42
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+0% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.45
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $12.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.86
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.65
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.43

Lands

The mana base foundation for Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+23% Synergy $0.48
Power Depot Power Depot
+8% Synergy $0.54
Mirrex Mirrex
+5% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.08
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+4% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.85
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $9.53
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $17.60
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.57
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-7% Synergy $1.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.30

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