MTG’s 15 Best Goblin Commanders, Ranked From Worst to Best
Polygon has published a ranked list of the best Goblin commanders for Magic: The Gathering's Commander format, spanning 15 entries from worst to best. The list reflects how the Goblin tribe has evolved from simple token-swarm aggro decks into a more sophisticated archetype built on synergy and combo potential, partly driven by new legendary creatures introduced in the recent Hobbit-themed set.
The article text provided only covers the lower end of the ranking (numbers 15 down to 12), highlighting commanders such as Gut, True Soul Zealot (a sacrifice-based Rakdos build using the Background mechanic), Pashalik Mons (a slow-burn pinger deck), General Kreat, the Boltbringer (a token-and-damage engine akin to Purphoros), and Azog, Moria's Ruin (a mono-black removal and Amass strategy from The Hobbit set). Higher-ranked commanders mentioned elsewhere in the piece include Muxus and Krenko, though full details on the top of the list are not included in the excerpt.
- Polygon ranks the 15 best Goblin commanders for MTG Commander
- List highlights synergy-driven decks over simple token swarms
- New Hobbit-set legends like Azog feature among top picks
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Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game, and Commander is one of its most popular ways to play, built around multiplayer decks led by a single powerful "commander" card that sets the deck's theme and strategy. Goblins are one of the game's oldest and most recognisable tribes, small red creatures traditionally used in decks that flood the board with cheap, disposable tokens to overwhelm opponents quickly.
Games outlet Polygon has ranked what it considers the 15 best Goblin commanders for this format, from weakest to strongest. The piece argues that Goblin decks have moved on from simple swarm tactics towards more intricate strategies involving card synergies and combo pieces, a shift accelerated by new Goblin-related cards from Magic's recent Lord of the Rings-themed Hobbit set.
The ranking features commanders old and new, including established favourites like Krenko and Muxus alongside newer additions such as Azog, Moria's Ruin from the Hobbit set. It matters to Magic players because commander choice shapes how a deck plays and performs against others, so rankings like this help players understand the tribe's current strengths and pick a build suited to their preferred style.