Art by Helge C. Balzer
Saved commander deck
Kardur, Doomscourge
Deploy aggressive creatures to pressure life totals early, then use Kardur to force opponents into unfavorable combat and drain them as their creatures die.
Prompt: A proactive beatdown Kardur deck that looks to play to board with effecient beaters before clearing the way with Kardur's ability.
Commander
1 cards
Kardur, Doomscourge
{2}{B}{R}Legendary Creature — Demon Berserker
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
9 cards
Card Draw
10 cards
Removal
10 cards
Toxic Deluge
{2}{B}Sorcery
Scalable board wipe to deal with indestructible creatures
Threats/Wincons
20 cards
Professional Face-Breaker
{2}{R}Creature — Human Warrior
Rewards attacking with treasures and card advantage
Loyal Subordinate
{2}{B}Creature — Zombie
Guaranteed damage to all opponents on combat
Grim Hireling
{3}{B}Creature — Tiefling Rogue
Treasure production and removal in one
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
{3}{B}{R}Legendary Creature — Beholder
Matches the goad theme and draws cards
Vengeful Ancestor
{2}{R}{R}Creature — Spirit Dragon
Punishes opponents for being goaded
Sower of Discord
{4}{B}{B}Creature — Demon
Doubles damage to two opponents simultaneously
Blood Artist
{1}{B}Creature — Vampire
Drains health when creatures die during forced combat
Zulaport Cutthroat
{1}{B}Creature — Human Rogue Ally
Drain effect for your own dying creatures
Sepulchral Primordial
{5}{B}{B}Creature — Avatar
Steals creatures from graveyards
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
{4}{R}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Dragon
Massive flying beater with removal built in
Etali, Primal Storm
{4}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur
Free spells and high power
Bothersome Quasit
{2}{R}Creature — Demon
Ensures goaded creatures cannot block you
Utility
10 cards
Kardur's Vicious Return
{2}{B}{R}Enchantment — Saga
Discard outlet, damage, and recursion
Golden Argosy
{4}Legendary Artifact — Vehicle
Flickers multiple creatures including Kardur
Sword of Hearth and Home
{3}Artifact — Equipment
Mana ramp and Kardur flicker protection
