Commander · Matchup Guide

grand-arbiter-augustin-iv vs krenko-mob-boss

Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Commander.

grand-arbiter-augustin-iv

50.1%

Even

Win rate

krenko-mob-boss

49.9%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

20

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV aims to control the game by taxing spells and using board wipes to handle Krenko's swarm strategy. Prioritize countering Krenko and maintaining board control with sweepers. Krenko should focus on rapid token generation and overwhelming the opponent before they can stabilize.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Grand Arbiter Augustin IVSupreme VerdictCounterspell

grand-arbiter-augustin-iv Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Rest in Peace
Grafdigger's Cage
Aetherize

− Take Out

Rhystic Study
Sphinx's Revelation
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria

Bring in graveyard hate to prevent Krenko from using recursion and additional board control to handle tokens. Remove slower card draw and win conditions that are less effective against aggro.

krenko-mob-boss Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Red Elemental Blast
Pyroblast
Vandalblast

− Take Out

Skirk Fire Marshal
Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician
Goblin War Strike

Include spells that can disrupt or destroy key blue permanents and artifacts. Remove cards that are less impactful against control strategies or require a wide board presence to be effective.

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