Bracket 4 · Our Zada decklist · Goblin Spellslinger
Our Zada list is mono-red Goblins and spells. Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery that targets only Zada, Zada copies it for each other creature you control, so one cantrip draws ten cards and one pump spell pumps the whole team.
The deck makes Goblin tokens with Krenko and Empty the Warrens, chains cantrips like Expedite and Crimson Wisps, turns spells into mana with Birgi and Storm-Kiln Artist, and wins with a massive attack or Dualcaster Mage.
- Strategy
- Goblin Spellslinger
- Bracket
- 4
- Avg. mana value
- 2.13
- Lands
- 31
01The Commander
Zada, Hedron Grinder is a four-mana 3/3. Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets only Zada, copy that spell for each other creature you control that the spell could target, each copy targeting one of them.
With ten Goblins out, Expedite gives the team haste and draws eleven cards. Reckless Ransacking pumps everyone and makes eleven Treasures.
Copies are not cast, so they don't trigger magecraft or Birgi. The original spell still does.
02How This Deck Wins
- 1
Go wide
Krenko, Mob Boss, Hordeling Outburst, Empty the Warrens and Young Pyromancer give Zada lots of copy targets.
- 2
Cast cantrips on Zada
Expedite, Crimson Wisps, Fists of Flame and Accelerate draw a card per creature and give haste.
- 3
Pump and swing
Reckless Ransacking, Blazing Crescendo and Ancestral Anger pump every creature, or Dualcaster Mage with Twinflame makes infinite hasty copies.
03Deck at a Glance
Bracket 4 · Goblin Spellslinger · 100 cards
Composition
- Commander1
- Creatures21
- Instants & sorceries36
- Artifacts & enchantments11
- Planeswalkers0
- Lands31
- Tokens9
Mana Curve
Color Split
symbols
- Red 100%
By the Numbers
Cards by Role
04Zada Cantrips
Cast on Zada, each one draws a card per creature.
Also in this role
05Team Pumps and Treasure
Pump every creature, and some make Treasure for each copy.
Also in this role
06Goblin Makers
More creatures, more copies.
Also in this role
07Mana and Card Flow
Spells make mana for more spells.
Also in this role
08Interaction
Mono-red answers and protection.
Also in this role
09Combos and Key Interactions
Dualcaster Mage + Twinflame
Cast Twinflame on a creature, flash in Dualcaster Mage to copy it targeting Dualcaster, and each new Dualcaster copies the spell again. That's infinite hasty Dualcasters.
Dualcaster Mage + Heat Shimmer
The same infinite loop with Heat Shimmer.
Zada, Hedron Grinder + Expedite
Haste and a card for every creature you control.
10How to Play
Opening hand
Keep hands with two or three lands, a token maker and a cantrip. Zada on turn four with a few Goblins is ideal.
Early gameturns 1-3
Make Goblins with Dragon Fodder or Krenko's Command, and play mana like Birgi, God of Storytelling.
Mid gameturns 4-7
Cast Zada, then cantrips targeting Zada to draw a card per creature.
Late gameturn 8+
Pump the whole team with Reckless Ransacking and swing, or assemble Dualcaster Mage and Twinflame.
Tips
- The spell must target only Zada to be copied.
- Copies aren't cast, so they don't trigger magecraft or Birgi.
- Zada copies for each creature the spell could target, so hexproof doesn't matter on your own creatures.
- Cast token makers before cantrips to draw more.
Common mistakes
- Casting a spell with multiple targets, which Zada won't copy.
- Losing Zada in response to a cantrip.
- Overextending tokens into a wipe.
- Drawing too many cards without Reliquary Tower.
Watch out for
- Removal on Zada.
- Board wipes like Blasphemous Act from opponents.
- Counterspells.
- Effects that stop tokens.
11Bracket and Rule 0
Our list runs 6 Game Changers (Ancient Tomb, Chrome Mox, Gamble, Jeska's Will, Mana Vault, Underworld Breach). That is more than the Bracket 3 limit of three, so we call it Bracket 4 at the table.
Dualcaster Mage with Twinflame or Heat Shimmer is a two-card infinite combo, and the deck runs fast mana. Tell your table before the game.
12Full Decklist
Every card in our Zada proxy deck (100 cards). Hover or tap a name to see the card.
Commander
- 1Zada, Hedron Grinder3R
Creatures (21)
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererR
- 1Skirk ProspectorR
- 1Goblin Instigator1R
- 1Hexing Squelcher1R
- 1Iron Myr2
- 1Mogg War Marshal1R
- 1Ornithopter of Paradise2
- 1Runaway Steam-Kin1R
- 1Young Pyromancer1R
- 1Birgi, God of Storytelling2R
- 1Dualcaster Mage1RR
- 1Electro, Assaulting Battery1RR
- 1Goblin Matron2R
- 1Imperial Recruiter2R
- 1Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin2R
- 1Simian Spirit Guide2R
- 1Krenko, Mob Boss2RR
- 1Roaming Throne4
- 1Storm-Kiln Artist3R
- 1Treasonous Ogre3R
- 1Pinnacle Monk3RR
Instants (20)
- 1Brightstone RitualR
- 1Crimson WispsR
- 1ExpediteR
- 1Might of the MeekR
- 1PyroblastR
- 1Red Elemental BlastR
- 1Accelerate1R
- 1Ancestors' Aid1R
- 1Battle Hymn1R
- 1Blazing Crescendo1R
- 1Fists of Flame1R
- 1Haste Magic1R
- 1Reckless Ransacking1R
- 1Stun1R
- 1Sudden Breakthrough1R
- 1Chaos Warp2R
- 1Deflecting Swat2R
- 1Flick a Coin2R
- 1Seething Song2R
- 1Valakut Awakening2R
Sorceries (16)
- 1Ancestral AngerR
- 1GambleR
- 1Impolite EntranceR
- 1Kick in the DoorR
- 1Renegade TacticsR
- 1Spark of CreativityR
- 1Dragon Fodder1R
- 1Krenko's Command1R
- 1Molten Duplication1R
- 1Twinflame1R
- 1Witch's Mark1R
- 1Heat Shimmer2R
- 1Hordeling Outburst1RR
- 1Jeska's Will2R
- 1Empty the Warrens3R
- 1Past in Flames3R
Artifacts (8)
- 1Chrome Mox0
- 1Lotus Petal0
- 1Mox Amber0
- 1Mana Vault1
- 1Skullclamp1
- 1Sol Ring1
- 1Arcane Signet2
- 1Ruby Medallion2
Enchantments (3)
- 1Underworld Breach1R
- 1Blood Moon2R
- 1Frontline Heroism2R
Lands (31)
- 1Ancient Tomb
- 1Arena of Glory
- 1Cavern of Souls
- 1Dwarven Mine
- 1Gemstone Caverns
- 1Kher Keep
- 21Mountain
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Reliquary Tower
- 1Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1Urza's Saga
Get the deck
Zada Goblin Spellslinger proxy deck
Zada turns one spell into a spell for every creature. Go wide, cast on Zada, and overwhelm.
Every card in this guide is shown exactly as it prints in the deck you get, sleeve-ready, with tokens.
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