AI DraftFeb 26, 2026
Goblin Chieftain + Krenko, Mob Boss + Skirk Prospector
Overview
If you control Goblin Chieftain, Krenko, Mob Boss, and Skirk Prospector, Goblin Chieftain’s static effect gives your other Goblins (including tokens Krenko creates) +1/+1 and haste immediately (, applied as a continuous effect ). If Krenko can be activated (it must be untapped and either have been under your control since your turn began or have haste from Chieftain) you may tap it to create X 1/1 Goblin tokens where X is the number of Goblins you control when the ability resolves (Krenko counts if it’s still on the battlefield) [302.6; Ruling 2012-07-01]. The tokens enter and immediately get Chieftain’s bonus and haste (; ). Skirk Prospector’s “Sacrifice a Goblin: Add 
” is a mana ability and can be activated whenever you have priority and resolves immediately (; ). You may sacrifice any Goblin you control (including tokens, and Skirk itself last if you wish) to produce red mana ([Ruling 2022-12-08]).
” is a mana ability and can be activated whenever you have priority and resolves immediately (; ). You may sacrifice any Goblin you control (including tokens, and Skirk itself last if you wish) to produce red mana ([Ruling 2022-12-08]).Step 1
Ensure Goblin Chieftain is on the battlefield under your control; its static ability immediately applies and grants other Goblins +1/+1 and haste while it’s present (; ).
Step 2
If Krenko is untapped and either has been under your control this turn or has haste from Chieftain, you may activate Krenko’s 
ability (the tap cost is legal because of and ).
ability (the tap cost is legal because of and ).Step 3
Krenko’s activated ability goes on the stack (it is not a mana ability); you may pass priority or players may respond. In response you may activate Skirk Prospector’s mana ability because mana abilities can be activated whenever you have priority and resolve immediately (; ; ).
Step 4
If you activate Skirk’s ability in response, it resolves immediately and you sacrifice a Goblin you control to add to your mana pool; if you sacrifice Skirk itself, it’s gone and can’t be activated again (; Ruling 2022-12-08).
to your mana pool; if you sacrifice Skirk itself, it’s gone and can’t be activated again (; Ruling 2022-12-08).Step 5
When Krenko’s ability resolves, it counts the number of Goblins you control at that moment (including Krenko itself if it’s still on the battlefield) and creates that many 1/1 Goblin tokens ([Ruling 2012-07-01]).
Step 6
The tokens enter the battlefield untapped and then Chieftain’s continuous effect applies, giving those tokens +1/+1 and haste immediately (; ; ).
Step 7
You may then sacrifice the newly created tokens (or any other Goblins you control) to Skirk to produce mana as needed; tokens are legal sacrifice targets for Skirk’s mana ability (; Ruling 2022-12-08).
Resolution
With all three under your control, Goblin Chieftain can grant Krenko haste so Krenko may activate its ability despite summoning sickness (; ). Krenko’s ability creates X tokens where X equals the number of Goblins you control when that ability resolves, so if Krenko is still on the battlefield it is counted toward X ([Ruling 2012-07-01]). Tokens created enter as 1/1s and immediately receive Chieftain’s +1/+1 and haste via continuous effects (; ). Skirk Prospector’s sacrifice ability is a mana ability that resolves immediately and may sacrifice any Goblin you control, including tokens or Skirk itself (but sacrificing Skirk removes it so you can’t use it afterward) (; ; Ruling 2022-12-08).
ability despite summoning sickness (; ). Krenko’s ability creates X tokens where X equals the number of Goblins you control when that ability resolves, so if Krenko is still on the battlefield it is counted toward X ([Ruling 2012-07-01]). Tokens created enter as 1/1s and immediately receive Chieftain’s +1/+1 and haste via continuous effects (; ). Skirk Prospector’s sacrifice ability is a mana ability that resolves immediately and may sacrifice any Goblin you control, including tokens or Skirk itself (but sacrificing Skirk removes it so you can’t use it afterward) (; ; Ruling 2022-12-08).Feedback