General Kreat, the Boltbringer

Rmono-red{2}{R}$6.32
Legendary Creature — Goblin Soldier
General Kreat, the Boltbringer card art

Whenever one or more Goblins you control attack, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking. Whenever another creature you control enters, General Kreat deals 1 damage to each opponent.

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How General Kreat decks play in EDH

General Kreat, the Boltbringer is a mono-red commander costing 2R, and its legendary creature - goblin soldier line shapes the whole deck around it. It makes tokens, so the deck wants ways to pump a wide board and to turn spare bodies into cards or damage. The cards below are the ones General Kreat, the Boltbringer decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.

Most-played cards

20 cards · about $19.80

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Ramp (1)

Skirk Prospector
Skirk Prospector
$0.32

Removal (1)

Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician
Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician
$0.64

Creatures (15)

Goblin-town Flunkies
Goblin-town Flunkies
$0.19
Snowslope Hunter
Snowslope Hunter
$0.18
Bothersome Noisemaker
Bothersome Noisemaker
$0.28
Misty Mountains Raider
Misty Mountains Raider
$0.19
Tomik, Izzet Sparkmage
Tomik, Izzet Sparkmage
$0.39
Dropkick Bomber
Dropkick Bomber
$0.83
Goblin Gang Leader
Goblin Gang Leader
$0.79
Goblin Goliath
Goblin Goliath
$0.26
Shock Brigade
Shock Brigade
$0.20
Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Ardoz, Cobbler of War
$5.42
Krenko, Mob Boss
Krenko, Mob Boss
$2.13
Underfoot Underdogs
Underfoot Underdogs
$0.20
Goblin Warchief
Goblin Warchief
$0.96
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
$2.97
Goblin Matron
Goblin Matron
$0.23

Synergy & payoffs (3)

Goblin Warrens
Goblin Warrens
$0.70
Goblin Surprise
Goblin Surprise
$0.24
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
$2.68

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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal General Kreat, the Boltbringer decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.

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General Kreat deck questions

What colours can I use in a General Kreat, the Boltbringer deck?

General Kreat, the Boltbringer has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.

What are the best cards for General Kreat, the Boltbringer?

The cards played most often in General Kreat, the Boltbringer decks include Goblin-town Flunkies, Snowslope Hunter, Bothersome Noisemaker. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.

How much does a General Kreat, the Boltbringer deck cost?

The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $19.80 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.

Can I build a General Kreat, the Boltbringer deck from cards I already own?

Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.

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