"Dockside Extortionist: The Strongest Goblin."

"Dockside Extortionist: The Strongest Goblin."

by:

Virgilio F. De leon Jr.MD

Goblins are often judged by their aggression. Those who come in fast and lethal or who could bring with them the biggest comrades in battle. Yes Goblins are judged by what they can inflict on their opponents.

This guy however does not even need to attack. He just needs to be in the battlefield and he gives you an advantage or even yet a win condition but more on that later.

So Dockside extortionist is a 1/2 Goblin for 2 mana that has an ETB ability that reads. When Dockside extortionist enters the battlefield , create X Treasure tokens where X is the number of Artifacts and enchantments your opponents control. 

"A small price to keep such pretty things safe."

Yup this guys has the audacity to ask for money so that all the artifacts and enchantments a player controls go on being that way. No harm done. Just pay us in treasure.

So how do you win with this guy? Normally you would want to include him in a Grixis Deck. 

1) First way to win is with Revel in Riches! With all those treasure tokens coming your way and access to Black this enchantment is a must.

2) Hellkite Tyrant. Remember this guy? He wants to steal those all important artifacts from an opponent of your choice. Before attacking though make sure to cast Dockside extortionist to take advantage of the artifact count on the other side of the table. And then wait for your upkeep for the win.

3) Mechanized production is a win con as well here. Enchant a treasure. Win on your next upkeep!

4) Feedback bolt. By far one of my most favorite cards from the Mirrodin Block. Instant speed kill for at least one opponent with enough artifacts on the board.

5) Unli mana. It might not be a win con but it provides the stage for one.  With a Deadeye Navigator in play , Soulbounded to the extortionist and all those rocks and prohibitive enchantments in the mid to late game you have a potential combo for unlimited mana once more. Simply bounce the Dockside extortionist and get more and more treasures. Sacrifice 2 to bounce again and yeah unlimited mana! 

Yup. This guy just has to enter the docks and cause panic. I love it.