Once Zada gets the buff, so too would everyone else.
SinceZada’s ability is multiplicative,the more creatures you have, the better.
Usually those token generators produce Goblins, but not always.
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Don’t feel like it’s crucial that you preserve your buff spellsuntil Zada arrives.
Use those spells topreserve your precious creaturesand to trade favorably in order tokeep the pressure on.
Zada, Hedron Grinder art by Chris Rallis
Even a few tokens can be game-endingfor your opponent with Zada on the table.
Four tokens, Zada, and Invigorated Rampage are enough damage to defeat an opponent without blockers.
Throw on another buff spell or copy it using Twinferno, and it’s likely lights out.
Zada, Hedron Grinder art by Chris Rallis
Aggressive strategies don’t always pan out.
However,the biggest problem aggressive decks like Zada face is simply running out of cards.
If your opponent isn’t killed after your big play, then what do you do?
Zada has a unique solution to keeping your hand full.
This is why it’svitally important for you to preserve your creatures.
Without creatures, these spells can’t refill your hand with Zada’s help.
These cards help Zada to ‘go wide’ with tokens and multiply the power of each buff spell cast.
You might want toconsider a mulligan if you don’t draw at least one token-generating card.
Electrostatic InfantryandMonastery Swiftspearare both great cards, but there are better options for those with a few extra tickets.
Rilecan draw cards, but it requires you to deal damage to your own creatures.
As you’ll soon see, there are less risky spells to help you draw cards.
And finally,eight Mountainsare getting the boot.
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Reason
Arena of Glory
Arena of Glory offers a creature haste with very few downsides.
If you have it, it’s certainly worth replacing a Mountain for.
Zada, Hedron Grinder (Multiverse Legends) art by Dominik Mayer
Great for any Goblin deck, but particularly good for Zada.
Forgotten Cave
There’s likely to be a time when you’d rather draw anything other than another land.
Cycling allows Forgotten Cave to be transformed into potentially something more useful.
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
Our one suggested Planeswalker is Jaya, Fiery Negotiator.
A tad expensive for Zada at four mana, she provides two 1/1 Monks with prowess straight away.
If you manage to get her Emblem down, its game over for your opponent.
Krenko, Mob Boss
It’s better to have more Goblins than bigger Goblins.
Krenko, Mob Boss is the king of making more Goblins.
Mutavault
A land that turns into a 2/2 on demand.
If you have it, use it.
Toss it on Zada, then watch as your creatures deal damage to your opponent’s creatures en masse.
Feel free to keep Monastery Swiftspear if Ragavan is out of your price range.
But if this Monkey is within your means, you should play it.
The power of a first-turn Ragavan cannot be overstated.
Rally at the Hornburg
A replacement for Ral’s Reinforcements.
They’re Humans, but at least they’ll have haste.
Plus, you might sacrifice those tokens for mana later on, allowing for an explosive turn.
Sazacap’s Brew
When combined with Zada’s ability, Sazacap’s Brew can win games.
This allows you to cycle through your deck to get to find more buff spells to cast onto Zada.
A great card for Zada.
Three Tree City
Make a bunch of mana with a bunch of Goblins in play.
Maybe not quite as good as Nykthos, but still a very good land.
