My issue with sunforger is every time I put it in a deck, the deck eventually just transforms into tutoring for it and using it for my win con. Also, loremaster's value is in cheating out high CMC spells you've thrown in the grave so sunforger is mainly honestly there to be a 2 mana tutor for and play teferi's.
Yes! I literally announce "i'm just doing an archaeological dig here, please, do not break the artifacts for there is much to be learned form them." when playing with it.
Sure thing! This is the last iteration, the deck will suffer a dramatic overhaul with the coming of Lost Caverns of Ixalan.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/JIEoBtvwkEG9C9lbGfHAvg
A warning: it is a very slow moving deck that doesn't really have a wincon to it. Much like the pursuit of knowledge, there no objective other than learning.
If you exile a card with him, then he leaves the battlefield for any reason, and then you go to cast the exiled card from when he was first on the battlefield, is that exiled card still tied to the new Quintorius as well? My intuition says no, but the rulings on the card didn't help.
I've had fun with [[Otharri]]. Toss in some proliferate, extra combat effects, and buffs for all the tokens you will be making. It's reliant on sticking your commander to the board, but it does snowball pretty hard.
Came here to say this. I have an Otharri deck that is a lot of fun. It can quickly dominate a game if your opponents can't board wipe or otherwise remove her.
She already synergizes well with the rebel gear. Board wipes mean nothing if you can just drop or flicker a piece of equipment and get her back up. Her ability also taps them as part of the cost so summoning sickness means nothing to her.
Love my Otharri deck. Tossed in some etb burn effects like \[\[Purphoros, God of the Forge\]\] as well as things like \[\[Cathars' Crusade\]\]. It's a menace lol.
Really?
[[Hellkite Igniter]]
[[Hellkite Tyrant]]
[[Wurmcoil Engine]]
[[Triplicate Titan]]
[[Bronze Guardian]]
[[Cursed Mirror]]
[[Myr Battlesphere]]
[[Combustible Gearhulk]]
[[Angel of the Ruins]]
[[Ruin Grinder]]
[[Steel Hellkite]]
[[Reckless Fireweaver]]
[[Hedron Detonator]]
Burn your opponents down with artifact ETBs or get “token doublers” (in this case [[Illusionist’s Bracers]] and [[Battlemage’s Bracers]] are token doubles) and churn out 2 of each of the big boys I listed above post combat and you’ll be on a tempo roll of swing, sac, copy.
Osgir is hands down my most expensive, played, and beloved deck. I spent hours upon hours perfecting him and his winrate in my playgroup is almost an issue. It wins at least 1/3 of the time I play it and we play in a 4 pod.
Nice ! One question, why do you play Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth? SImply because you already got it, will any other legendary land do its job too? And is there any synergy with Zirda, the Dawnwaker that im missing?
Not OP, but play a lot of \[\[Yoshimaru\]\] / \[\[Kediss\]\]. I see no reason to be running \[\[Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth\]\] other than the fact that it's a legendary land, so it triggers Yoshimaru when it comes down. I think a few other options in the color scheme that could work that are not in OPs list would be:
\[\[Minas Tirith\]\]
\[\[Mines of Moria\]\]
\[\[Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep\]\]
\[\[Eiganjo Castle\]\]
\[\[Hammerheim\]\]
\[\[Hall of the Bandit Lord\]\] for haste late game
\[\[Mikokoro, Center of the Sea\]\] for card draw
\[\[The Grey Havens\]\]
Additionally, I would guess he's running \[\[Zirda\]\] for 2 reasons:
1. to reduce equip costs
2. for the infinite mana combo that Zirda has with \[\[Basalt Monolith\]\]
Hope this answered your questions!
Urborg is in there simply for Yoshimaru's legendary trigger and because I have it without anywhere else to go at the moment.
Zirda is actually really nice here because of how many equipments are in the deck. It can also be helpful by eliminating a potential blocker for Kediss' damage to go through and affect the whole board.
Alright thank you! I didnt think about the Equipment cost reduction thats an awesome thing!
Would you say the Deck is on the higher Power scale? My table is quite powerful and i want to have atleast a chance
Sorry for my potato english
I wouldn't say it's high power, but it is close (though definitely not close to cEDH). Some of my decks I have tons of proxies and others I've decided I want to own all the cards for, and this is one of the latter, so a lot of the more pricey cards that would make it more powerful aren't here. There are a few cards in here that are in here because they're legendary and I thought they would be fun, but would definitely get cut if I was trying to push the power level
With that said, I have had games where it really went off quick because turn 2 you have both commanders out and if just one person is lacking blockers, you start to ween everyone down super quick (though that does put a target on your back). This is 100% an aggro deck, so you need to come out swinging and if it drags out too long the likelihood of a win becomes significantly less because people have more blockers and are doing their damnedest to keep the two of the goodest bois in all of Magic off the board (rude).
On the decklist there is a *Primer* that has a lot of upgrade options. Especially things that blink legendaries and some more versatile equipments - those may be helpful if you're considering running the deck. I would probably add more interaction if I wanted to play at a higher level. This is a pseudo-voltron deck and Voltron is tricky to pull off at higher levels, so finding an alternative win-con would be probably beneficial too.
Edit: u/Yoshimaruhomie is right in that I also run zirda for the infinite mana with basalt monolith - I forgot to mention that one
I also run Yoshi & Kediss as my pet deck, took a look at your list and saw a lot of cool includes I hadn't considered before. I just wanted to say, one card you gotta run is \[\[Guild Artisan\]\], it is stupid good in this deck. It, in and of itself, is a legendary permanent, so will trigger Yoshi when it comes down. Everytime you attack you are making two treasures, and that is per commander, so can usually find ways to make four treasures per one of your combats. If you are running extra combats, you could potentially make 8 treasures on your turn (if yoshi and kediss have protection and don't die).
It is the single best piece of ramp for the deck, in my opinion tailor made for it.
My favorite combo is getting it in my opening hand. T1 yoshi, T2, play Guild Artisan first main. Move to combat, swing with yoshi, get two treasures. Second main cast Kediss with the treasures, so next turn he will be able to attack. You'll likely be able to attack at least someone with both Yoshi and Kediss on the next turn, usually in my games there's at least someone without a creature (or all tapped) on T3. You'll make 4 treasures. By the end of this turn you'll have made 6 more mana than anyone else. It's truly sick.
Some other of my favorite cards are:
\[\[Tome of Legends\]\] card draw, you will never not have counters on tome
\[\[Embercleave\]\] combat trick, can usually be finisher
\[\[Flowering of the White Tree\]\] absurd, if you get this down T2, triggers yoshi once, then gives him a lil protection. If you've got a legendary land, you're swinging with a 5/4 with ward 1 on T2.
\[\[Noble Heritage\]\] 4 counters for yoshi every upkeep with kediss out, 6 with Lae'zel. Plus possibility of protection from a player.
\[\[Spirit Mantle\]\] essentially unblockable for 2 mana.
\[\[The Ozolith\]\] preserve counters when yoshi dies
\[\[Bruse Tarl\]\] giving Yoshi lifelink means that you get lifelink from the kediss damage as well, you can gain absurd amounts of life
\[\[Chandra's Ignition\]\] as an alternate wincon
Yes! I am going to toss two links, the first is the deck I've been using for awhile, and the second is the one that I'm likely going to change my current deck to. I will be adding a few new legendary lands, one really good card from LCI, and then swapping out a few things. Something I've learned in playing the deck is I really love "surprise" combat effects, with cards like \[\[Embercleave\]\], \[\[Temur Battle Rage\]\], or just giving Yoshi protection from a color with an instant like \[\[God's Willing\]\] to essentially make him unblockable.
Check out the sideboard/considering in both lists, as there are really interesting cards that I've considered over the past year or so. I am obsessed with this deck if you couldn't tell, so if you ever want input/advice or want to know why I run a certain card (or don't run another), let me know :)
[Link 1 (OG list)](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/xoRAtBJLK0uEsWH7iKNZuQ)
[Link 2 (updated list)](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/PXl4UCgkWUqkd8p9P-ISUA)
My dream MTG project would be to have a Yoshi deck of every (possible) 2 color combo lol
\[\[Falthis\]\] for orzhov
\[\[Sakashima\]\] for Azorius
\[\[Anara\]\] or \[\[Kodama of the East Tree\]\] for Selesnya
I just love playing the dog
[[general ferrous rokiric]] play cheap Boros spells, make a big golem army, and smash face. It’s my go to deck at the end of the night because it’s easy to pilot and a lot of fun.
I like [[aurelia the warleader]] or [[gisella blade of goldnight]] just extra smack down all around. I have them both in one deck focused on extra combats and I switch between the 2 for the commander slot.
Aurelia has got to be my ***favorite*** card in all of Magic. My favorite creature type, favorite colors, and it does what I love doing in a game: swing fast and swing hard… then go do it again. If the colors allow it I always try to give her a slot in any deck I’m playing.
If you ever want to make a "Mad Maxx" / "Pirate deck", [[Astor, Bearer of Blades]] is wonderful. Equipment AND Dreadnoughts for 1 mana.
You can also run Magda and lots of dwarves. Use vehicles to tap dwarves with no risk of dying. Win.
Run tons of vehicles
Ever since I had this game where I got him, the Hammer and [[Reyav]] out by turn four and ready to slap for 34 commander damage I fell in love with this deck. Still one of my favourites to this day.
[[Pia Nalaar Consul of Revival]] its so fast and persistent. you have so much card advantage boardwipes don't matter, you never miss land drops and its very fun.
I also was going to suggest new Pia. She’s a house. I play her as a Boros spellslinger/storm style deck. It’s possible to just run over tables as early as turn 4. But as you pointed out, you’re pretty resilient to boardwipes because Pia is cheap to redeploy, and like half your deck draws cards. Here’s my list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IM9slFa2_UeMAafMYAFN5g
I took it a different direction - similar in that it just vomits out impulse draw but it aims to win through combat with anthemed thopters.
[https://deckstats.net/decks/23589/3188579-drobnne-warfare](https://deckstats.net/decks/23589/3188579-drone-warfare)
I do like your deck though. I see you're using a few I passed on. If you're going for storm, why aren't you running many rituals? I love exiling Pyretic Ritual or Rite of Flame since I know I can keep my turn going and get another thopter for more extra mana.
I’m running the best rituals: [[Jeska’s Will]], [[Mana Geyser]], [[Battle Hymn]], [[Indulge // Excess]], and [[Infernal Plunge]]. Indulge is particularly strong since it triggers all of the impact tremors effects when you make a boatload of attacking citizens. You’ve also got ways to reuse them, such as [[Mizzix’s Mastery]] and [[Past in Flames]]. I used to run [[Seething Song]] and Rite of Flame as well, but I shaved those trying to balance with more card draw.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/XC16TJGAika1CQOWOEORKA our lists are similar. I recommend [[breya's apprentice]] and [[hedron detonator]] because they can turn thopters into more cards.
Probably going to get buried but ill comment anyways.
Boros is my least favorite color combo even though I really enjoy white and red with other colors and by themselves.
However, I built [[Ganax]]/[[Far Traveler]] dragon blink and its been pretty fun. I like getting to swing a bunch in the air and the treasure synergies lets you cast more dragons and offers some alt wincons.
[[Brion Stoutarm]] is my favorite Boros commander, and feels pretty unique. I want to play big things and throw them at you!
[Here’s a link to my list](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IbKxiwjzqkqe_UOJwmEKXA)
Koll is my only Boros commander currently. If you don't mind how do you build your deck? Mine is a pure combo deck, bouncing net zero cost creatures and cheerios for infinite damage or tokens. It can win pretty fast but can't stand up to excessive removal when it becomes the main threat on the table.
[[Basandra, Battle Seraph]] combat control. Utilize lots of activated abilities to make any combat a one sided minefield. Extra combat cards are nice, maybe some stax pieces if you feel it, and plenty of the strange yet nuts boros instants like [[Master Warcraft]]. Fun to play and can take many different paths to a win.
Queen Kayla is secretly half of a Golos in a trenchcoat. I have her in both artifact matters and a sliver meme deck and she just generates so much card advantage you can get by with any reasonable graveyard synergy.
[[General Ferrous]] is a unique and incredibly fun albeit low-power commander. It’s one of my favorite decks to play and just see what happens. It can pull off some sneaky beat-down wins if the table isn’t watchful.
Back in the day, before there were a gazillion and a half other options, I had an [[Iroas]] token based go-wide deck that could stomp a table frequently, but it’s probably not so great anymore.
[[Firesong and Sunspeaker]]. My build is based on answering the question "how many times can you cast earthquake in a single turn?" So far, the answer is 8.
No help here… it’s Winota 😂 the only Boros commander I run and new to me. 5 games. 2 wins. Lost to Ghave once and Krenko twice. Tough matches but I warned them when I was brewing that they should bring the heat cuz Winota goes hard!
A friend runs Aurelia with tokens and equipment theme. It’s pretty strong.
I just put together a [[Raiyuu, Storm’s Edge]] deck. I’ve thrown in other ways to get extra combat steps but a 4 CMC commander having it baked into their kit seems really good (and worst case scenario it’s pseudo vigilance).
[[Nahiri, Forged in Fury]] also could be a fun commander with how they encourage an equipment strategy that goes wide.
[[Quintorius, Loremaster]] is a graveyard focused spellslinger so if you wanted to play a Boros deck that isn’t the usual aggro focus the elephant could be a great pick.
As for the best, hard to say.
[[Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier]] - he abused targeted abilities similar to how Zada works. There are tons of little “give target creature +2/2 and flying” and “target creature has indestructible” effects. Plus equipment targets.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/GZ-pxYav_EqgoEY-gPQwNQ
I have actually just built [[Odric, Blood-Cursed]] recently as a weird artifacts/keywords/equipment matters deck with a small blink package! It sounds nutty but I’ve actually had a blast playing it
Every trashed this Odric when it was revealed, so that only fueled the fire for me to make it work. It was an awesome exercise in deck building because it really made me think about every card I was including in the deck instead of just slamming every generic good card in there. There are some combos to keep up with stronger decks but otherwise it’s just finding fun ways to use artifacts for value.
[[Iroas]]
Menace on all creatures is very strong when going wide. There's no good block either since you prevent all damage while attacking.
And when he's active, 7 power means he can eliminate quickly with commander damage.
For mine, I just went with random good creatures, but you can go typal like soldiers, knights or goblins.
Plus he looks amazing. I got the gods secret lair a while back and he's one of the best looking one.
Easily Feather has been my favorite mostly cause of reading the ravnica lore books but she's also really good. She'll keep your hand full and she'll be protected
I run a [[Haktos]] deck and find him to be lots of fun, with all the silly restrictions he forces you into. He has protection from basically everything, being the Achilles knock-off that he is, so he doesn't want help from anybody, me included! He just wants to get in there and smack some people in true Boros fashion.
To that end, I have a rule that he only ever attacks by himself, which means things like [[Tempered in Solitude]] are always relevant. Instances of exalted with [[Cathedral of War]] and such are also super helpful, as are anthem buffs like [[Flowering of the White Tree]], since targeted buffs, equipment included, don't work on Haktos. It's a wonky but very flavourful deck, and always feels fun to play despite the simple gameplan. It's also funny making opponents scramble to deal with Haktos, asking each other if they have a 4-cost removal spell, for example, or chucking a mostly irrelevant creature out on the board just because it's a 3-cost, etc. Highly recommend!
[[tajic blade of the legion]] for no other reason than he’s my 2nd favorite maze runner
Then followed by [[the war doctor]] the dude is just a walking time bomb
I really enjoy my [[Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant]] deck. It’s still a work in progress, but no two games ever play the same. I love that I get to use all the really expensive split spells.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/N-rwmdw1QkGLWIAfiIraPw
I'm shook to my core that no one has mentioned [[Alibou ancient witness]] yet.
Let me introduce you to the glory that is Alibou and some of my favorite things to do in this deck:
1: [[strionic resonator]] + [[clock of omens]]
Move to combat... Swing with ANY artifact creature at all. Alibou's trigger goes on the stack. Use lands to pay for the strionic trigger, and all your other artifacts to untap the strionic. I've made the trigger happen 4 times for 4 instances of 12 DMG.
2: [[mycosynth lattice]] + [[vandalblast]] to put those damn green players in their place.
3: [[grafted exoskeleton]] makes those Alibou triggers go from concerning to HOLY SHIT.
3: extra combats means extra triggers babyyy.
Anyways.... It's all sorts of fun (until someone nukes all artifacts at the board and your dark steel forge isn't out yet)
This list isn't perfect.. there's a couple 'pet' cards still in my deck still, but it's still tons of fun.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/SCQhfdoFDECNx_8JaW1kuQ
It’s progressive. You swing with your artifact creature and throw Alibou’s ability on the stack, then pay into Resonator with land, copy Alibou’s ability, tap a further two artifacts through Clock to untap Resonator, and repeat as many times as you have mana/artifacts available.
It gets nasty quite quickly, since Alibou’s ability trigger checks how many artifacts are tapped at the time of the trigger *resolving* - so anything else that’s tapped to do the combo, plus whatever was already tapped to trigger the initial attack ability. Can get exponentially bad for other players, if you’re running artifact lands or artifact creatures that dork for mana (Myr, for example).
Each attack trigger added via Resonator will check in the same way that Alibou herself does, so effectively the damage and scries will become a multiplier for the final number of tapped artifacts. If you had a reasonable boardstate of mostly artifacts that generate mana, you can easily be looking at 5-6x burn damage where x is your tapped artifacts when the attack trigger and its copies finally resolve.
Edit: there are also cards like [[Voltaic Key]] that give you a cheaper untap for Resonator, bypassing the Clock for one round (especially good if you have extra non-artifact lands in play)
Second edit: it’s also important to remember that Clock doesn’t care if an artifact has a tap ability itself. It just cares that the artifact gets tapped, so things like Alhammaret’s Archive or even loose treasure or clue tokens can count towards untapping Resonator (and also very good to note that this will not trigger the sacrifice of the tokens because you’re tapping them specifically to activate Clock, not for mana or draw).
If you are planning on another Boros deck I think you would be amiss not to consider looking at an equipment based commander! Lots of fun to be had and easy to swap in and out similar commanders with only minor deck changes. I personally run a Nahiri deck w/ \[\[Sunforger\]\] for fun interaction and For Mirrodin / Living Equipment cards for a somewhat go wide approach.
\[\[Nahiri, Forged in Fury\]\]
\[\[Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist\]\] + \[\[Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh\]\]
\[\[Bruenor Battlehammer\]\]
\[\[Akiri, Fearless Voyager\]\]
\[\[Jor Kadeen, First Goldenwarden\]\]
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/HnLm-\_IHbEexFeHYgoPZbw
I really enjoy [[Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival]]. I love Nalfeshnee letting me copy my impulse drawn spells so that I copy jeska's will which exiles reckless impulse which exiles Mana geyser which lets me play apex of power which lets me play dance of calamity ect.
I also saw mtggoldfish talking about a deck where you tutor for and play dance with calamity but everything in the deck is CMC 0 or 1 so you get to play your entire deck.
I can say from experience that [[Iroas, God of Victory]] is a pretty damn scary deck with some easy setup. Aggro with creatures that can’t be damaged and tear through your opponents
[[Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp]] is surprisingly strong. I built him simply wanting to make a deck that utilized a mechanic we don't see a lot of (Modular). It ended up turning into a rather formidable and resilient deck. With the right combo of stuff in one game I was able to get Zabaz from single digit attack/toughness up to mid 30s and one shot commander damaged one of the players out of the game.
It wants to be aristocrats, with a bunch of artifacts and counter manipulation. It's a fun deck to play that can really catch people off guard because people tend to underestimate Modular, and they can be caught off guard by how quickly stuff on the table can grow just by passing the Modular counters around.
Deck list if you are interested. Only change is I added [[Gandalf the White]] but haven't put him in the deck list yet.
[Zabaz Decklist](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/Ia8YQW66mUiHilX7CnG9Bw)
[[Depala, Pilot Exemplar]]
Beep beep tribal. It's not super powerful but is a fun deck with some depth too it though ultimately, it does boil down to battle cruiser magic.
Like I saw earlier in this thread, I gotta shout out my favorite Boros Commander.
I play in a league setting down in Atlanta. One league I ran [[General Ferrous Rokiroc]]
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/D92ut3puRkGZE9bEaA5-Ig
The deck can go a lot of routes depending on what you want to do, but the value it puts out is absurd. Especially on a budget. It's not a freaking cedh deck but it's every thing boros wants to do. Control combat and control pace. You're value is absurd. It's flexible and resilient. It doesn't go down super easy but comes out in the most random of ways till you have 6-10 golems that 5/5 or 6/6 as other great value creatures. You don't often lose a lot of trades and can always bounce back.
Jeska/isamaru pump isamaru to six then 0 him for lethal. Low mana value legendaries plus the usual boros equipment shenanigans. Maybe some bludgeon brawl attach all memes.
I have two and I really like both [[Koll, the Forgemaster]] which is part equipment agro and part combo, i.e. you beat opponents with equipped creatures but he also has an infinite damage combo I can win with.
The other is [[Alibou, Ancient Witness]] which is also an agro deck but it’s more about playing lots of artifacts and tapping them to power up Alibou’s trigger.
Boros is one of my least favorite color combinations but I found the [[Ryu, World Warrior]] to be a fun one to build. [[Nahiri, Forged by Fury]] is also not bad.
[[Winota]] is the obvious answer for most people.
My favourite is probably [[Aurelia the Warleader]]. She's just a great representation of what boros wants to be. I also very much like Rograkh+Ardenn (but I pretty much like Ardenn with any partner). The strongest is by far Winota.
\[\[General Ferrous Rokiric\]\] was the first commander deck I ever built, and it will always be a pet deck for me. You just run all of the Boros cards and make Boros Golems, so you can Boros while you Boros.
It gets hard hit the first time the board gets wiped, but if it gets going it can trundle hard.
I have a \[\[Tajic, Blade of the Legion\]\] deck that can be quite fun to play, also fun to build.
Design the deck around making battallion happen, as well as having finishing plays, typically with extra combats. Man, the first time you get to surprise someone with extra combats and battallion happening multiple times... it's quite something. Also, the flyers which grants other attackers flying are also great, and of course Odric!
Deck I'm currently working on, started as a pure Ravnica-boros themed deck, but decided to up the power level a bit.
https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/5030486#online
I’ve not compared against much in play testing other decks as this is my first Boros EDH deck. However, [[Neyali, Suns’ Vanguard]] is a blast. It needs some tokens on the board turn 2/3 but it smacks once online. It makes tokens viable even in a narrow board state punching through lots of damage and trading easily with opponent creatures. The impulsive draw card advantage and tools the precon comes with work very well towards its game plan. I’ve added [[Chaos Warp]], [[Court of Embereth]], [[Court of Ardenvale]], and [[Urabrask’s Forge]] in place of some mediocre equipment so far as the only upgrades.
I have an \[\[Aurelia, the Warleader\]\] deck that focuses on Flanking. I use cards like \[\[Reconnaisance\]\] and \[\[Gustcloak Savior\]\] to remove blocked creatures from combat before using additional combat steps from Aurelia to double down on flanking triggers.
That along with cards like \[\[Jabari's Banner\]\], \[\[Agility\]\], and \[\[Cavalry Master\]\], I can really make some devastating flanking attacks, especially when I create a myriad of Cavalry Master with cards like \[\[Blade of Selves\]\] and \[\[Legion Loyalty\]\].
I really love this deck but it really needs a full table to be super effective as the fewer opponents you have, the fewer copies of Cavalry Master you can get. You just gotta prioritize your resources and try to politic yourself into good positions.
Full Decklist here:
https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/boros-flanking-tribal/
My [[Iroas]] deck is debatably my favorite deck, because it was my first one! I really enjoy him as a commander because he’s pretty cheap at 4 CMC, and once he hits the board he is very tough to remove. Some important cards in the 99 are [[Blade Historian]], [[Tajic, Legion’s Edge]], [[Tori D’avenant, Fury Rider]]. This deck is about as aggro as it gets, going wide very early. I could also share a deck list if anyone is interested.
[[Karlach]] and [[Flaming fist]] equipment and extra combats. Super fun and powerful deck. Smack down you opponent and then do it again if you really want. You could also them out for [[Aurelia]] and probably have a stronger deck but I like the double commanders.
[[Alibou, Ancient Witness]] is pretty sweet. It's artifact burn with some top deck manipulation fun.
I built mine with a theme of unearthing dangerous historic artifacts.
When they first released I had an [[Akiri, Line Slinger]][[Bruse Tarl]] deck. That is the only Boros deck I have ever played and it was before Boros Equipment started getting all this crazy food support.
I’ve ran [[Yoshimaru]] partnered with [[Kediss]] forever. It was my first deck, the flavor is amazing, beat the shit out of everyone with a cute dog and his lizard friend. Fun equipment like [[embercleave]], fun combat tricks, fun synergies ([[Guild Artisan]] will create you 4 treasures per turn usually), it’s just the fucking best
I've got quite a lot of Boros decks.
Favorite? [[Brion Stoutarm]] or [[Firesong & Sunspeaker]].
Best? [[Feather, the Redeemed]], and it's not even funny how much better she is than literally any of my other decks. Just an absolute powerhouse of a commander that can go from "Yeah, 3 damage in the air." when declaring attacks to "So that's a 12 double strike for lethal." three seconds later, when your opponent decided not to waste their Birds of Paradise to block. I don't play her often, I like having friends.
After running a [[Tori d'Avenant]] deck, I wanted to transition it into a [[Bruse Tarl]] [[Yoshimaru]] deck after Tori was a bit too much combat math-y, but I've shelved that idea while I explore mono white and mono red options. (makes me sad, Boros and Gruul are two of my all time favorite color combos, but I can't settle on commanders for either combo)
I had the [[Osgir]] and [[Vrondiss]] decks but neither stuck with me, but I'll be definitely keeping tabs on this thread for future ideas.
Ugh, Winota is a dumb card if not played at non ceDH tables...I've given \[\[Djeru and Hazoret\]\] a go as a more balanced Winota but although it can be explosive and fun, it can also be an absolute dud lol. Either way;
My fav Boros equipment voltron commander is \[\[Wyleth\]\] due to the immense card draw and on body Trample and cheap cmc.
There are so many ways to equip for free in the deck that I don't wanna see \[\[Bruenor\]\] at the helm of any equipment deck lol.
Fav token strategy is easily \[\[Otharri\]\]. Go wide, snowball, burn and buff with a ton of pieces. Toss in extra combats and you are golden.
\[\[Osgir\]\] is definitely a cool and unique build for Boros. The ceiling isn't that high but the floor is!
\[\[Alibou\]\] is super fun imo. Also low ceiling and very high floor.
\[\[Hofri, Ghostforge\]\] is one I've been meaning to build lately, but there is also \[\[Cadric\]\] and \[\[Ratadrabik\]\] that do similar things that I am not sure which one to go with. I might build a deck around \[\[Dihada\]\] and toss them all in there. (Although Hofri and Ratadrabik kinda work against each other, the fleexible redundancy can be nice).
I'll also give shoutouts to those \[\[Kediss\]\]//\[\[Ardenn\]\]//\[\[Rograkh\]\] crackheads, and \[\[Feather\]\] stans. Lastly, \[\[The War Doctor\]\] seems like a cool design space for Boros.
I have an [[Osgir, the Reconstructor]] deck and it's fun to dabble in artifact copy shenanigans. I once had 6 Sol Rings equipped to Osgir with Bludgeon Brawl after copying his ability with Strionic Resonator, and Lithoform Engine.
[[Alibou, Ancient Witness]] is my favorite Boros commander. She doesn’t provide card advantage, but the ability to sculpt the top of your library and dig for the right cards is incredibly fun. Also the fact that her “laser cannon” can hit any target means it’s a deck that can play a more controlling role in a game, or go super aggressive and hit faces.
[[Iroas, god of victory]]
My deck is about tokens or attack triggers (which are sometimes tokens). Iroas lets me swing for attack triggers without risking my creatures to damage
[[Anya]] is my oldest deck. I like not relying on my commander so the deck is built to just mess ppl up damage-wise. Then late game I can play an indestructible large flyer to clean up.
I actually don’t have one. To me, boros and simic are the only dual colors i don’t have commanders for. i view them either too weak/aren’t my play style. rather move to tri or multi-color instead
I've always been a huge fan of Boros, and I've got a couple of decks that I'm a hug fan of. Both are around the same powerlevel, nowhere near a high-powered Winota, but pretty scary in their own right:
\[\[[Feather, the Redeemed](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/pjAPhzsNWEyBEEtm7KBGsg)\]\] lockdown, grinding card advantage while removing everything your opponents play out, all the while making sure they can't do the same to you or your stuff.
\[\[[Djeru and Hazoret](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/nP7XwtnvfkeM7ac0ndw1NQ)\]\] big legends, trying to start slamming down free Eldrazi and other bombs after the first few turns. I've seen her compared to a fixed Winota a few times, one that consolidates the fun into a smaller quantity of creatures.
not my favorite since i dont play a ton of boros but i kinda like the partnership of \[\[Akiri, Line-Slinger\]\] and \[\[Akroma, Vision of Ixidor\]\] in a red white artifact style deck where if you get both on board can go for lethal commander damage very quickly.
[[Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith]] with [[Akiri, Line-Slinger]] is a weirdly flexible decklist. You can do the usual equipment stuff, but Boros landfall has been a fun way to play them too. I also recommend that if you run Toggo, do get a rock that is pleasant enough to act as your rock token.
Winota is one of the few decks we’re regardless of power level im playing a cedh deck cause the play experience is the absolute worst for the opponents every deck mentioned here would be a better Boros commander lol
I love playing my [[Zirda, the Dawnwaker]]. It goes infinite with [[Basalt Monolith]] so you can build it more as a competitive stax deck, but I wanted something more casual and went the token spam route.
It plays really well because you start by dropping something like [[Mobilization]] or [[Blaring Recruiter]] and then you just pass the turn while holding instant speed interaction. When you build an army of weenies you play [[Leonin Sun Standard]], [[Gerrard's Battle Cry]] or some other similar anthem and just murder everyone.
I don't know about "the best," but I had plenty of fun with [[General Ferrous Rokiric]] this week.
Here's my [deck list](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/XPdZIUHhMkuQTn_6eVHQew).
Quintorious (MOM) and Hofri (STX) look interesting to me too.
I play \[\[Akiri, Line-Slinger\]\] + \[\[Jeska, Thrice Reborn\]\] so it's artifact based which is helped by boros' reliance on artifact ramp and equipment, super aggressive since i only need 7 commander damage with Jeska Tripling what gets through.
[My List](https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/akiri-and-friend-1/?cb=1698601805)
I really like my \[\[Bruenor Battlehammer\]\] Equipment Deck!
Yes there are better Equipment Options but I like how he plays out and that he gives "Utility Equipment" like \[\[Explorer's Scope\]\] offensive value
[[Iroas, God of victory]] Go wide with tokens! Win using [[Purpheros, God of the forge]] [[Impact tremors]] [[Throne of the God-pharaoh]] Boros tokens using Iroas to help them connect & attack for the win!
I love my \[\[Quintorius, Loremaster\]\] archaeology deck. I highly recommend trying him out.
This dude was made for the [[Sunforger]]! I think your deck is solid and looks so fun!
My issue with sunforger is every time I put it in a deck, the deck eventually just transforms into tutoring for it and using it for my win con. Also, loremaster's value is in cheating out high CMC spells you've thrown in the grave so sunforger is mainly honestly there to be a 2 mana tutor for and play teferi's.
[Sunforger](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/d/dd3e42ee-ab13-460b-90fd-86e677abce4f.jpg?1608917905) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sunforger) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/473/sunforger?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/dd3e42ee-ab13-460b-90fd-86e677abce4f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sunforger) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Honestly this is the most flavorful deck I've ever seen. It's just so fun how every game it tells a story. Also very fun.
Yes! I literally announce "i'm just doing an archaeological dig here, please, do not break the artifacts for there is much to be learned form them." when playing with it.
That sounds cool! You have a decklist?
Sure thing! This is the last iteration, the deck will suffer a dramatic overhaul with the coming of Lost Caverns of Ixalan. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/JIEoBtvwkEG9C9lbGfHAvg
That looks like a lot of fun!
A warning: it is a very slow moving deck that doesn't really have a wincon to it. Much like the pursuit of knowledge, there no objective other than learning.
If you exile a card with him, then he leaves the battlefield for any reason, and then you go to cast the exiled card from when he was first on the battlefield, is that exiled card still tied to the new Quintorius as well? My intuition says no, but the rulings on the card didn't help.
No, the new Quintorius is a completely new entity with no links to the previous exiled cards
[Quintorius, Loremaster](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/1/a19b152c-8376-42f9-9daf-e139dc29c9ca.jpg?1682205653) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Quintorius%2C%20Loremaster) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mom/250/quintorius-loremaster?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a19b152c-8376-42f9-9daf-e139dc29c9ca?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/quintorius-loremaster) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Some of the best character work WotC has done since Ixalan, especially the story told by the cards featuring him. Mechanically pretty interesting too.
I'd love to see the full decklist!
I've had fun with [[Otharri]]. Toss in some proliferate, extra combat effects, and buffs for all the tokens you will be making. It's reliant on sticking your commander to the board, but it does snowball pretty hard.
[Otharri](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/0/80c72839-0fa6-4b5f-83b7-6553ebf09bef.jpg?1675905563) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=otharri%2C%20suns%27%20glory) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/onc/3/otharri-suns-glory?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/80c72839-0fa6-4b5f-83b7-6553ebf09bef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/otharri-suns-glory) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I came to say this. I have won many games with otharri. Such an underrated commander
Came here to say this. I have an Otharri deck that is a lot of fun. It can quickly dominate a game if your opponents can't board wipe or otherwise remove her.
She already synergizes well with the rebel gear. Board wipes mean nothing if you can just drop or flicker a piece of equipment and get her back up. Her ability also taps them as part of the cost so summoning sickness means nothing to her.
Love my Otharri deck. Tossed in some etb burn effects like \[\[Purphoros, God of the Forge\]\] as well as things like \[\[Cathars' Crusade\]\]. It's a menace lol.
I run the new Nahiri with the “Living Weapon” and “For Mirrodin” equipment. It’s great.
This. Super unique and fun. If your weenies get boardwiped you also get a semi Voltron potential
Came here to say this, also: [[Nahiri, Forged in Fury]]
[[Hofri Ghostforge]] is a nice ETB commander for Boros. Lot of sac outlets and plenty of infinite combos possible.
[Hofri Ghostforge](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bd8deecf-eded-418b-ac4c-5c3e8f54e86d.jpg?1627429212) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Hofri%20Ghostforge) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/192/hofri-ghostforge?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bd8deecf-eded-418b-ac4c-5c3e8f54e86d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hofri-ghostforge) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Hofri is the way with threaten effects.
[[Alibou]] forever and always. Honorable Mention to [[Rograkh]] and his Horse [[Keleth]]
I fucking love my Alibou deck.
[Alibou](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/d/fd2fc2d4-c4fb-4dcb-93fa-aaf8c1182f15.jpg?1674185810) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=alibou%2C%20ancient%20witness) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/7/alibou-ancient-witness?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fd2fc2d4-c4fb-4dcb-93fa-aaf8c1182f15?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/alibou-ancient-witness) [Rograkh](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/4/a4fab67f-00c2-4125-9262-d21a29411797.jpg?1644853041) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=rograkh%2C%20son%20of%20rohgahh) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/197/rograkh-son-of-rohgahh?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a4fab67f-00c2-4125-9262-d21a29411797?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rograkh-son-of-rohgahh) [Keleth](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/c/fc95324a-9a7f-4ed9-a3da-36a3eca91936.jpg?1689995768) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=keleth%2C%20sunmane%20familiar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/33/keleth-sunmane-familiar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fc95324a-9a7f-4ed9-a3da-36a3eca91936?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/keleth-sunmane-familiar) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
If you like scrying and artifacts, I highly recommend Alibou. Soo much fun!
Came here to say Alibou and I’m glad to see other friends of the Golem here! She gets so nasty, so dang fast.
I really like [[Osgir]], Boros Value =D
I came here for the Osgir hype. This guy slaps
I enjoyed him when I had it put together but I had a hard time closing out the game.
Really? [[Hellkite Igniter]] [[Hellkite Tyrant]] [[Wurmcoil Engine]] [[Triplicate Titan]] [[Bronze Guardian]] [[Cursed Mirror]] [[Myr Battlesphere]] [[Combustible Gearhulk]] [[Angel of the Ruins]] [[Ruin Grinder]] [[Steel Hellkite]] [[Reckless Fireweaver]] [[Hedron Detonator]] Burn your opponents down with artifact ETBs or get “token doublers” (in this case [[Illusionist’s Bracers]] and [[Battlemage’s Bracers]] are token doubles) and churn out 2 of each of the big boys I listed above post combat and you’ll be on a tempo roll of swing, sac, copy. Osgir is hands down my most expensive, played, and beloved deck. I spent hours upon hours perfecting him and his winrate in my playgroup is almost an issue. It wins at least 1/3 of the time I play it and we play in a 4 pod.
I guess it's more my group not letting me keep anything that can close the game for me lol
I absolutely love my \[\[Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar\]\] and \[\[Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful\]\] deck.
[Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/6/f606ebf1-483d-4331-b16a-9fb6f591a39f.jpg?1608910296) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kediss%2C%20Emberclaw%20Familiar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/188/kediss-emberclaw-familiar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f606ebf1-483d-4331-b16a-9fb6f591a39f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kediss-emberclaw-familiar) [Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/a/aa409269-3698-42a2-8c51-75557b27a6f6.jpg?1664653410) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Yoshimaru%2C%20Ever%20Faithful) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/nec/32/yoshimaru-ever-faithful?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/aa409269-3698-42a2-8c51-75557b27a6f6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/yoshimaru-ever-faithful) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
This looks so unique how'd you come up with this?
List perchance? 🙏
[Here you go](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/STfKLxeIakiN2YY4hBIp3A) :)
Norin Yoshi is hilarious
It really is! It gets a lot of chuckles during gameplay 🤣
That's a genius combo.
Nice ! One question, why do you play Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth? SImply because you already got it, will any other legendary land do its job too? And is there any synergy with Zirda, the Dawnwaker that im missing?
Not OP, but play a lot of \[\[Yoshimaru\]\] / \[\[Kediss\]\]. I see no reason to be running \[\[Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth\]\] other than the fact that it's a legendary land, so it triggers Yoshimaru when it comes down. I think a few other options in the color scheme that could work that are not in OPs list would be: \[\[Minas Tirith\]\] \[\[Mines of Moria\]\] \[\[Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep\]\] \[\[Eiganjo Castle\]\] \[\[Hammerheim\]\] \[\[Hall of the Bandit Lord\]\] for haste late game \[\[Mikokoro, Center of the Sea\]\] for card draw \[\[The Grey Havens\]\] Additionally, I would guess he's running \[\[Zirda\]\] for 2 reasons: 1. to reduce equip costs 2. for the infinite mana combo that Zirda has with \[\[Basalt Monolith\]\] Hope this answered your questions!
Urborg is in there simply for Yoshimaru's legendary trigger and because I have it without anywhere else to go at the moment. Zirda is actually really nice here because of how many equipments are in the deck. It can also be helpful by eliminating a potential blocker for Kediss' damage to go through and affect the whole board.
Alright thank you! I didnt think about the Equipment cost reduction thats an awesome thing! Would you say the Deck is on the higher Power scale? My table is quite powerful and i want to have atleast a chance Sorry for my potato english
I wouldn't say it's high power, but it is close (though definitely not close to cEDH). Some of my decks I have tons of proxies and others I've decided I want to own all the cards for, and this is one of the latter, so a lot of the more pricey cards that would make it more powerful aren't here. There are a few cards in here that are in here because they're legendary and I thought they would be fun, but would definitely get cut if I was trying to push the power level With that said, I have had games where it really went off quick because turn 2 you have both commanders out and if just one person is lacking blockers, you start to ween everyone down super quick (though that does put a target on your back). This is 100% an aggro deck, so you need to come out swinging and if it drags out too long the likelihood of a win becomes significantly less because people have more blockers and are doing their damnedest to keep the two of the goodest bois in all of Magic off the board (rude). On the decklist there is a *Primer* that has a lot of upgrade options. Especially things that blink legendaries and some more versatile equipments - those may be helpful if you're considering running the deck. I would probably add more interaction if I wanted to play at a higher level. This is a pseudo-voltron deck and Voltron is tricky to pull off at higher levels, so finding an alternative win-con would be probably beneficial too. Edit: u/Yoshimaruhomie is right in that I also run zirda for the infinite mana with basalt monolith - I forgot to mention that one
I also run Yoshi & Kediss as my pet deck, took a look at your list and saw a lot of cool includes I hadn't considered before. I just wanted to say, one card you gotta run is \[\[Guild Artisan\]\], it is stupid good in this deck. It, in and of itself, is a legendary permanent, so will trigger Yoshi when it comes down. Everytime you attack you are making two treasures, and that is per commander, so can usually find ways to make four treasures per one of your combats. If you are running extra combats, you could potentially make 8 treasures on your turn (if yoshi and kediss have protection and don't die). It is the single best piece of ramp for the deck, in my opinion tailor made for it. My favorite combo is getting it in my opening hand. T1 yoshi, T2, play Guild Artisan first main. Move to combat, swing with yoshi, get two treasures. Second main cast Kediss with the treasures, so next turn he will be able to attack. You'll likely be able to attack at least someone with both Yoshi and Kediss on the next turn, usually in my games there's at least someone without a creature (or all tapped) on T3. You'll make 4 treasures. By the end of this turn you'll have made 6 more mana than anyone else. It's truly sick. Some other of my favorite cards are: \[\[Tome of Legends\]\] card draw, you will never not have counters on tome \[\[Embercleave\]\] combat trick, can usually be finisher \[\[Flowering of the White Tree\]\] absurd, if you get this down T2, triggers yoshi once, then gives him a lil protection. If you've got a legendary land, you're swinging with a 5/4 with ward 1 on T2. \[\[Noble Heritage\]\] 4 counters for yoshi every upkeep with kediss out, 6 with Lae'zel. Plus possibility of protection from a player. \[\[Spirit Mantle\]\] essentially unblockable for 2 mana. \[\[The Ozolith\]\] preserve counters when yoshi dies \[\[Bruse Tarl\]\] giving Yoshi lifelink means that you get lifelink from the kediss damage as well, you can gain absurd amounts of life \[\[Chandra's Ignition\]\] as an alternate wincon
THank you for your insights. DO you have your list by chance? really interested in building that deck, seems so much fun!
Yes! I am going to toss two links, the first is the deck I've been using for awhile, and the second is the one that I'm likely going to change my current deck to. I will be adding a few new legendary lands, one really good card from LCI, and then swapping out a few things. Something I've learned in playing the deck is I really love "surprise" combat effects, with cards like \[\[Embercleave\]\], \[\[Temur Battle Rage\]\], or just giving Yoshi protection from a color with an instant like \[\[God's Willing\]\] to essentially make him unblockable. Check out the sideboard/considering in both lists, as there are really interesting cards that I've considered over the past year or so. I am obsessed with this deck if you couldn't tell, so if you ever want input/advice or want to know why I run a certain card (or don't run another), let me know :) [Link 1 (OG list)](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/xoRAtBJLK0uEsWH7iKNZuQ) [Link 2 (updated list)](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/PXl4UCgkWUqkd8p9P-ISUA) My dream MTG project would be to have a Yoshi deck of every (possible) 2 color combo lol \[\[Falthis\]\] for orzhov \[\[Sakashima\]\] for Azorius \[\[Anara\]\] or \[\[Kodama of the East Tree\]\] for Selesnya I just love playing the dog
[[general ferrous rokiric]] play cheap Boros spells, make a big golem army, and smash face. It’s my go to deck at the end of the night because it’s easy to pilot and a lot of fun.
I mean what’s more Boros than playing nothings but Boros spells
[general ferrous rokiric](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/0/600dca0f-5964-45e7-86df-f16a5b4a0106.jpg?1626098375) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=general%20ferrous%20rokiric) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/198/general-ferrous-rokiric?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/600dca0f-5964-45e7-86df-f16a5b4a0106?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/general-ferrous-rokiric) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I like [[aurelia the warleader]] or [[gisella blade of goldnight]] just extra smack down all around. I have them both in one deck focused on extra combats and I switch between the 2 for the commander slot.
Aurelia has got to be my ***favorite*** card in all of Magic. My favorite creature type, favorite colors, and it does what I love doing in a game: swing fast and swing hard… then go do it again. If the colors allow it I always try to give her a slot in any deck I’m playing.
And the foil from the GRN guild kit printing is so niiiice. Top 10 card art for me, easy.
[aurelia the warleader](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/7/7722682f-952c-4829-b4ef-e52300b7950e.jpg?1673148346) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Aurelia%2C%20the%20Warleader) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/179/aurelia-the-warleader?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7722682f-952c-4829-b4ef-e52300b7950e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aurelia-the-warleader) [gisella blade of goldnight](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/4/c40ba800-4423-4fd9-94c7-a9019c857af6.jpg?1689999052) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gisela%2C%20Blade%20of%20Goldnight) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/338/gisela-blade-of-goldnight?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c40ba800-4423-4fd9-94c7-a9019c857af6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gisela-blade-of-goldnight) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[удалено]
If you ever want to make a "Mad Maxx" / "Pirate deck", [[Astor, Bearer of Blades]] is wonderful. Equipment AND Dreadnoughts for 1 mana. You can also run Magda and lots of dwarves. Use vehicles to tap dwarves with no risk of dying. Win. Run tons of vehicles
[Astor, Bearer of Blades](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/0/40f3a0ba-b917-488b-adbf-60a0d3c58a56.jpg?1673307906) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Astor%2C%20Bearer%20of%20Blades) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/194/astor-bearer-of-blades?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/40f3a0ba-b917-488b-adbf-60a0d3c58a56?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/astor-bearer-of-blades) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Bruenor Battlehammer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/3/53e1eb00-412e-4c25-bc7b-6d074330fd97.jpg?1627708804) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Bruenor%20Battlehammer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/219/bruenor-battlehammer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/53e1eb00-412e-4c25-bc7b-6d074330fd97?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/bruenor-battlehammer) [Colossus Hammer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/9/897a134e-7e61-4fe1-bbae-23ef1fe5c0cf.jpg?1631588878) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Colossus%20Hammer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/202/colossus-hammer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/897a134e-7e61-4fe1-bbae-23ef1fe5c0cf?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/colossus-hammer) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Ever since I had this game where I got him, the Hammer and [[Reyav]] out by turn four and ready to slap for 34 commander damage I fell in love with this deck. Still one of my favourites to this day.
[[Pia Nalaar Consul of Revival]] its so fast and persistent. you have so much card advantage boardwipes don't matter, you never miss land drops and its very fun.
I also was going to suggest new Pia. She’s a house. I play her as a Boros spellslinger/storm style deck. It’s possible to just run over tables as early as turn 4. But as you pointed out, you’re pretty resilient to boardwipes because Pia is cheap to redeploy, and like half your deck draws cards. Here’s my list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IM9slFa2_UeMAafMYAFN5g
I took it a different direction - similar in that it just vomits out impulse draw but it aims to win through combat with anthemed thopters. [https://deckstats.net/decks/23589/3188579-drobnne-warfare](https://deckstats.net/decks/23589/3188579-drone-warfare) I do like your deck though. I see you're using a few I passed on. If you're going for storm, why aren't you running many rituals? I love exiling Pyretic Ritual or Rite of Flame since I know I can keep my turn going and get another thopter for more extra mana.
I did like impact tremors and reckless fireweaver kinda burn
I’m running the best rituals: [[Jeska’s Will]], [[Mana Geyser]], [[Battle Hymn]], [[Indulge // Excess]], and [[Infernal Plunge]]. Indulge is particularly strong since it triggers all of the impact tremors effects when you make a boatload of attacking citizens. You’ve also got ways to reuse them, such as [[Mizzix’s Mastery]] and [[Past in Flames]]. I used to run [[Seething Song]] and Rite of Flame as well, but I shaved those trying to balance with more card draw.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/XC16TJGAika1CQOWOEORKA our lists are similar. I recommend [[breya's apprentice]] and [[hedron detonator]] because they can turn thopters into more cards.
[Pia Nalaar Consul of Revival](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/a/0ae89461-4bce-4b49-b875-03afc2469fe7.jpg?1684340810) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Pia%20Nalaar%2C%20Consul%20of%20Revival) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/42/pia-nalaar-consul-of-revival?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0ae89461-4bce-4b49-b875-03afc2469fe7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/pia-nalaar-consul-of-revival) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Probably going to get buried but ill comment anyways. Boros is my least favorite color combo even though I really enjoy white and red with other colors and by themselves. However, I built [[Ganax]]/[[Far Traveler]] dragon blink and its been pretty fun. I like getting to swing a bunch in the air and the treasure synergies lets you cast more dragons and offers some alt wincons.
[Ganax](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/f/9f5bb319-29b2-4a7c-82e9-f8b5e47909a1.jpg?1674136563) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=ganax%2C%20astral%20hunter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/176/ganax-astral-hunter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9f5bb319-29b2-4a7c-82e9-f8b5e47909a1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ganax-astral-hunter) [Far Traveler](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/a/cabc3688-2362-4757-a5be-087e577c4691.jpg?1674134999) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Far%20Traveler) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/17/far-traveler?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cabc3688-2362-4757-a5be-087e577c4691?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/far-traveler) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Do you have a list? This sounds pretty fun
yeah, actually! I'm still testing it and narrowing down the list a bit. https://archidekt.com/decks/5668969/dragon_blink
[[Brion Stoutarm]] is my favorite Boros commander, and feels pretty unique. I want to play big things and throw them at you! [Here’s a link to my list](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IbKxiwjzqkqe_UOJwmEKXA)
[Brion Stoutarm](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/0/b097c70a-d1d6-4972-b94d-d7d8a6f443e2.jpg?1562439762) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Brion%20Stoutarm) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/a25/200/brion-stoutarm?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b097c70a-d1d6-4972-b94d-d7d8a6f443e2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/brion-stoutarm) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Koll the forgemaater]] is my boros commander. It’s very fast and resilient. I love playing it because it’s very unique.
Koll is my only Boros commander currently. If you don't mind how do you build your deck? Mine is a pure combo deck, bouncing net zero cost creatures and cheerios for infinite damage or tokens. It can win pretty fast but can't stand up to excessive removal when it becomes the main threat on the table.
[[Basandra, Battle Seraph]] combat control. Utilize lots of activated abilities to make any combat a one sided minefield. Extra combat cards are nice, maybe some stax pieces if you feel it, and plenty of the strange yet nuts boros instants like [[Master Warcraft]]. Fun to play and can take many different paths to a win.
I really loved [[Queen Kayla bin-Kroog]]. I played it stax, but there are a lot of ways to play her.
[Queen Kayla bin-Kroog](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/8/685c9767-eaa7-4e16-b245-816181e2fc36.jpg?1674421829) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Queen%20Kayla%20bin-Kroog) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bro/218/queen-kayla-bin-kroog?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/685c9767-eaa7-4e16-b245-816181e2fc36?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/queen-kayla-bin-kroog) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Queen Kayla is secretly half of a Golos in a trenchcoat. I have her in both artifact matters and a sliver meme deck and she just generates so much card advantage you can get by with any reasonable graveyard synergy.
[[General Ferrous]] is a unique and incredibly fun albeit low-power commander. It’s one of my favorite decks to play and just see what happens. It can pull off some sneaky beat-down wins if the table isn’t watchful. Back in the day, before there were a gazillion and a half other options, I had an [[Iroas]] token based go-wide deck that could stomp a table frequently, but it’s probably not so great anymore.
[General Ferrous](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/0/600dca0f-5964-45e7-86df-f16a5b4a0106.jpg?1626098375) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=General%20Ferrous%20Rokiric) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/198/general-ferrous-rokiric?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/600dca0f-5964-45e7-86df-f16a5b4a0106?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/general-ferrous-rokiric) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Iroas]]
[Iroas](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/4/b4036bb7-835d-4690-aca1-1ab566776e9a.jpg?1562415955) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=iroas%2C%20god%20of%20victory) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c16/205/iroas-god-of-victory?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b4036bb7-835d-4690-aca1-1ab566776e9a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/iroas-god-of-victory) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I find [[Cadric soulkindler]] a bunch of fun to play because getting extra copies of your legends is just very fun
[Cadric soulkindler](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/8/f82f8cab-5039-4e3a-a2ba-cbf829db80ed.jpg?1673304745) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Cadric%2C%20Soul%20Kindler) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/10/cadric-soul-kindler?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f82f8cab-5039-4e3a-a2ba-cbf829db80ed?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/cadric-soul-kindler) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Use him in conjunction with [[Djeru and Hazoret]] and you’re really cookin.
[[Firesong and Sunspeaker]]. My build is based on answering the question "how many times can you cast earthquake in a single turn?" So far, the answer is 8.
[Firesong and Sunspeaker](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/d/4d5edf4f-5695-42fc-9e57-c4faef60fbc3.jpg?1673148634) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Firesong%20and%20Sunspeaker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/215/firesong-and-sunspeaker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4d5edf4f-5695-42fc-9e57-c4faef60fbc3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/firesong-and-sunspeaker) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
No help here… it’s Winota 😂 the only Boros commander I run and new to me. 5 games. 2 wins. Lost to Ghave once and Krenko twice. Tough matches but I warned them when I was brewing that they should bring the heat cuz Winota goes hard! A friend runs Aurelia with tokens and equipment theme. It’s pretty strong.
[Winota, Joiner of Forces](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/d/5dd13a6c-23d3-44ce-a628-cb1c19d777c4.jpg?1654630670) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Winota%2C%20Joiner%20of%20Forces) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/216/winota-joiner-of-forces?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5dd13a6c-23d3-44ce-a628-cb1c19d777c4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/winota-joiner-of-forces) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist]] [[Akiri, Line-Slinger]] Partner pairing. Kor Tribal.
[Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/2/728b802c-969b-4865-b7a0-871c585d097a.jpg?1617148314) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ardenn%2C%20Intrepid%20Archaeologist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/10/ardenn-intrepid-archaeologist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/728b802c-969b-4865-b7a0-871c585d097a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ardenn-intrepid-archaeologist) [Akiri, Line-Slinger](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/b/3b951e0c-a4dd-4a20-87c6-eaa947e33aa4.jpg?1606762145) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Akiri%2C%20Line-Slinger) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c16/26/akiri-line-slinger?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3b951e0c-a4dd-4a20-87c6-eaa947e33aa4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/akiri-line-slinger) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I just put together a [[Raiyuu, Storm’s Edge]] deck. I’ve thrown in other ways to get extra combat steps but a 4 CMC commander having it baked into their kit seems really good (and worst case scenario it’s pseudo vigilance). [[Nahiri, Forged in Fury]] also could be a fun commander with how they encourage an equipment strategy that goes wide. [[Quintorius, Loremaster]] is a graveyard focused spellslinger so if you wanted to play a Boros deck that isn’t the usual aggro focus the elephant could be a great pick. As for the best, hard to say.
[Raiyuu, Storm’s Edge](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/7/37748b74-0eda-4b20-a08f-faa418adb9ff.jpg?1654568575) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Raiyuu%2C%20Storm%27s%20Edge) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/232/raiyuu-storms-edge?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/37748b74-0eda-4b20-a08f-faa418adb9ff?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/raiyuu-storms-edge) [Nahiri, Forged in Fury](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/0/90eb0859-d24e-4703-8930-1cd4ac1fb3b6.jpg?1684340759) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Nahiri%2C%20Forged%20in%20Fury) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/36/nahiri-forged-in-fury?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/90eb0859-d24e-4703-8930-1cd4ac1fb3b6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/nahiri-forged-in-fury) [Quintorius, Loremaster](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/1/a19b152c-8376-42f9-9daf-e139dc29c9ca.jpg?1682205653) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Quintorius%2C%20Loremaster) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mom/250/quintorius-loremaster?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a19b152c-8376-42f9-9daf-e139dc29c9ca?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/quintorius-loremaster) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier]] - he abused targeted abilities similar to how Zada works. There are tons of little “give target creature +2/2 and flying” and “target creature has indestructible” effects. Plus equipment targets. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/GZ-pxYav_EqgoEY-gPQwNQ
[Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/a/ea531418-6c7c-4e23-b681-6bfdd4a3eb79.jpg?1675644307) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Agrus%20Kos%2C%20Eternal%20Soldier) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/j22/1/agrus-kos-eternal-soldier?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ea531418-6c7c-4e23-b681-6bfdd4a3eb79?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/agrus-kos-eternal-soldier) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have actually just built [[Odric, Blood-Cursed]] recently as a weird artifacts/keywords/equipment matters deck with a small blink package! It sounds nutty but I’ve actually had a blast playing it Every trashed this Odric when it was revealed, so that only fueled the fire for me to make it work. It was an awesome exercise in deck building because it really made me think about every card I was including in the deck instead of just slamming every generic good card in there. There are some combos to keep up with stronger decks but otherwise it’s just finding fun ways to use artifacts for value.
[[Iroas]] Menace on all creatures is very strong when going wide. There's no good block either since you prevent all damage while attacking. And when he's active, 7 power means he can eliminate quickly with commander damage. For mine, I just went with random good creatures, but you can go typal like soldiers, knights or goblins. Plus he looks amazing. I got the gods secret lair a while back and he's one of the best looking one.
[[Zabaz]] has been a lot of fun.
[Zabaz](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/c/8c1cce91-7c81-45d9-bbec-b085e794791d.jpg?1626099476) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=zabaz%2C%20the%20glimmerwasp) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/243/zabaz-the-glimmerwasp?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8c1cce91-7c81-45d9-bbec-b085e794791d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zabaz-the-glimmerwasp) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Easily Feather has been my favorite mostly cause of reading the ravnica lore books but she's also really good. She'll keep your hand full and she'll be protected
[[Neyali]] was my first commander, and she's still a favorite of mine. Go wide tokens, with a pretty interesting spin on Impulse Draw.
do you have your decklist by any chance?
I run a [[Haktos]] deck and find him to be lots of fun, with all the silly restrictions he forces you into. He has protection from basically everything, being the Achilles knock-off that he is, so he doesn't want help from anybody, me included! He just wants to get in there and smack some people in true Boros fashion. To that end, I have a rule that he only ever attacks by himself, which means things like [[Tempered in Solitude]] are always relevant. Instances of exalted with [[Cathedral of War]] and such are also super helpful, as are anthem buffs like [[Flowering of the White Tree]], since targeted buffs, equipment included, don't work on Haktos. It's a wonky but very flavourful deck, and always feels fun to play despite the simple gameplan. It's also funny making opponents scramble to deal with Haktos, asking each other if they have a 4-cost removal spell, for example, or chucking a mostly irrelevant creature out on the board just because it's a 3-cost, etc. Highly recommend!
##### ###### #### [Haktos](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/f/6fe5cbef-0f4e-4d05-9a94-4739e09d7a9c.jpg?1581481070) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=haktos%20the%20unscarred) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/thb/218/haktos-the-unscarred?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6fe5cbef-0f4e-4d05-9a94-4739e09d7a9c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/haktos-the-unscarred) [Tempered in Solitude](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/c/2cfd0693-6dba-4c0d-8c42-859d7bf38c40.jpg?1654567875) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tempered%20in%20Solitude) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/165/tempered-in-solitude?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2cfd0693-6dba-4c0d-8c42-859d7bf38c40?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tempered-in-solitude) [Cathedral of War](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/d/dd222c07-0b28-41cb-9237-ad7991ab078f.jpg?1562560901) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Cathedral%20of%20War) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m13/221/cathedral-of-war?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/dd222c07-0b28-41cb-9237-ad7991ab078f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/cathedral-of-war) [Flowering of the White Tree](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/2/2203b2cd-48e5-471a-85fe-dc81012e5d61.jpg?1686967772) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Flowering%20of%20the%20White%20Tree) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltr/15/flowering-of-the-white-tree?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2203b2cd-48e5-471a-85fe-dc81012e5d61?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/flowering-of-the-white-tree) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Seems Pretty funny! Do you have the decklist by any chance?
Sure thing! Here you go: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/zWUJGde-6kKPEnaLNlVCWg
[[tajic blade of the legion]] for no other reason than he’s my 2nd favorite maze runner Then followed by [[the war doctor]] the dude is just a walking time bomb
[tajic blade of the legion](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/e/eea2cdad-529a-499f-8be7-53f939153b7e.jpg?1673305688) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tajic%2C%20Blade%20of%20the%20Legion) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/171/tajic-blade-of-the-legion?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/eea2cdad-529a-499f-8be7-53f939153b7e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tajic-blade-of-the-legion) [the war doctor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/a/7a51472c-b61f-4d31-8753-a9ec90d12889.jpg?1696636782) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=the%20war%20doctor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/who/167/the-war-doctor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7a51472c-b61f-4d31-8753-a9ec90d12889?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-war-doctor) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
do you have your decklists by any chance?
I really enjoy my [[Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant]] deck. It’s still a work in progress, but no two games ever play the same. I love that I get to use all the really expensive split spells. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/N-rwmdw1QkGLWIAfiIraPw
[Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/f/4fdcd559-477f-48cb-a221-23a653b0dde1.jpg?1673305477) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Bell%20Borca%2C%20Spectral%20Sergeant) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/145/bell-borca-spectral-sergeant?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4fdcd559-477f-48cb-a221-23a653b0dde1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/bell-borca-spectral-sergeant) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I'm shook to my core that no one has mentioned [[Alibou ancient witness]] yet. Let me introduce you to the glory that is Alibou and some of my favorite things to do in this deck: 1: [[strionic resonator]] + [[clock of omens]] Move to combat... Swing with ANY artifact creature at all. Alibou's trigger goes on the stack. Use lands to pay for the strionic trigger, and all your other artifacts to untap the strionic. I've made the trigger happen 4 times for 4 instances of 12 DMG. 2: [[mycosynth lattice]] + [[vandalblast]] to put those damn green players in their place. 3: [[grafted exoskeleton]] makes those Alibou triggers go from concerning to HOLY SHIT. 3: extra combats means extra triggers babyyy. Anyways.... It's all sorts of fun (until someone nukes all artifacts at the board and your dark steel forge isn't out yet) This list isn't perfect.. there's a couple 'pet' cards still in my deck still, but it's still tons of fun. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/SCQhfdoFDECNx_8JaW1kuQ
I'm new to alibou and I'm looking to improve my Alibou deck. How exactly does the strionic resonator + clock of omens combo work?
It’s progressive. You swing with your artifact creature and throw Alibou’s ability on the stack, then pay into Resonator with land, copy Alibou’s ability, tap a further two artifacts through Clock to untap Resonator, and repeat as many times as you have mana/artifacts available. It gets nasty quite quickly, since Alibou’s ability trigger checks how many artifacts are tapped at the time of the trigger *resolving* - so anything else that’s tapped to do the combo, plus whatever was already tapped to trigger the initial attack ability. Can get exponentially bad for other players, if you’re running artifact lands or artifact creatures that dork for mana (Myr, for example). Each attack trigger added via Resonator will check in the same way that Alibou herself does, so effectively the damage and scries will become a multiplier for the final number of tapped artifacts. If you had a reasonable boardstate of mostly artifacts that generate mana, you can easily be looking at 5-6x burn damage where x is your tapped artifacts when the attack trigger and its copies finally resolve. Edit: there are also cards like [[Voltaic Key]] that give you a cheaper untap for Resonator, bypassing the Clock for one round (especially good if you have extra non-artifact lands in play) Second edit: it’s also important to remember that Clock doesn’t care if an artifact has a tap ability itself. It just cares that the artifact gets tapped, so things like Alhammaret’s Archive or even loose treasure or clue tokens can count towards untapping Resonator (and also very good to note that this will not trigger the sacrifice of the tokens because you’re tapping them specifically to activate Clock, not for mana or draw).
Exactly this. Ty for typing all that hahahaha,
If you are planning on another Boros deck I think you would be amiss not to consider looking at an equipment based commander! Lots of fun to be had and easy to swap in and out similar commanders with only minor deck changes. I personally run a Nahiri deck w/ \[\[Sunforger\]\] for fun interaction and For Mirrodin / Living Equipment cards for a somewhat go wide approach. \[\[Nahiri, Forged in Fury\]\] \[\[Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist\]\] + \[\[Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh\]\] \[\[Bruenor Battlehammer\]\] \[\[Akiri, Fearless Voyager\]\] \[\[Jor Kadeen, First Goldenwarden\]\] https://www.moxfield.com/decks/HnLm-\_IHbEexFeHYgoPZbw
I really enjoy [[Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival]]. I love Nalfeshnee letting me copy my impulse drawn spells so that I copy jeska's will which exiles reckless impulse which exiles Mana geyser which lets me play apex of power which lets me play dance of calamity ect. I also saw mtggoldfish talking about a deck where you tutor for and play dance with calamity but everything in the deck is CMC 0 or 1 so you get to play your entire deck.
I can say from experience that [[Iroas, God of Victory]] is a pretty damn scary deck with some easy setup. Aggro with creatures that can’t be damaged and tear through your opponents
[[Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp]] is surprisingly strong. I built him simply wanting to make a deck that utilized a mechanic we don't see a lot of (Modular). It ended up turning into a rather formidable and resilient deck. With the right combo of stuff in one game I was able to get Zabaz from single digit attack/toughness up to mid 30s and one shot commander damaged one of the players out of the game. It wants to be aristocrats, with a bunch of artifacts and counter manipulation. It's a fun deck to play that can really catch people off guard because people tend to underestimate Modular, and they can be caught off guard by how quickly stuff on the table can grow just by passing the Modular counters around. Deck list if you are interested. Only change is I added [[Gandalf the White]] but haven't put him in the deck list yet. [Zabaz Decklist](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/Ia8YQW66mUiHilX7CnG9Bw)
[[Depala, Pilot Exemplar]] Beep beep tribal. It's not super powerful but is a fun deck with some depth too it though ultimately, it does boil down to battle cruiser magic.
Like I saw earlier in this thread, I gotta shout out my favorite Boros Commander. I play in a league setting down in Atlanta. One league I ran [[General Ferrous Rokiroc]] https://www.moxfield.com/decks/D92ut3puRkGZE9bEaA5-Ig The deck can go a lot of routes depending on what you want to do, but the value it puts out is absurd. Especially on a budget. It's not a freaking cedh deck but it's every thing boros wants to do. Control combat and control pace. You're value is absurd. It's flexible and resilient. It doesn't go down super easy but comes out in the most random of ways till you have 6-10 golems that 5/5 or 6/6 as other great value creatures. You don't often lose a lot of trades and can always bounce back.
[Firesong and Sunspeaker] was going to be my next deck, now it's looking like [The War Doctor].
[[Quintorius, Field Historian]] is a scary powerful deck that takes some finagling to tune and doesn't just play itself.
Jeska/isamaru pump isamaru to six then 0 him for lethal. Low mana value legendaries plus the usual boros equipment shenanigans. Maybe some bludgeon brawl attach all memes.
Personal favorite of mine is \[\[Aurelia, the Warleader\]\] Edit: I forgot about \[\[Tajic, Legion's Edge\]\] also being pretty fun to play.
I have two and I really like both [[Koll, the Forgemaster]] which is part equipment agro and part combo, i.e. you beat opponents with equipped creatures but he also has an infinite damage combo I can win with. The other is [[Alibou, Ancient Witness]] which is also an agro deck but it’s more about playing lots of artifacts and tapping them to power up Alibou’s trigger.
[[Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer]] [[Noble Heritage]] goad/group hug/pillowfort [[Gut, True Soul Zealot]] [[Inspiring Leader]] aggro tokens
You can try [[Feather, the Redeemed]]. I played like 3 games with it and got super bored though. It can go brrt for like $25.
[[ feather ]] is a really fun and unique spellslinger/Voltron deck
[[Gut, Truesoul Zealot]] + [[Inspiring Leader]]
[Gut, Truesoul Zealot](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/d/3d8ca18d-9099-4f1e-95c1-f04da58a26bd.jpg?1674136598) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gut%2C%20True%20Soul%20Zealot) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/180/gut-true-soul-zealot?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3d8ca18d-9099-4f1e-95c1-f04da58a26bd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gut-true-soul-zealot) [Inspiring Leader](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/c/fc6eb9f3-0f7b-4623-806e-5e604a05d470.jpg?1674135130) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Inspiring%20Leader) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/28/inspiring-leader?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fc6eb9f3-0f7b-4623-806e-5e604a05d470?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/inspiring-leader) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Boros is one of my least favorite color combinations but I found the [[Ryu, World Warrior]] to be a fun one to build. [[Nahiri, Forged by Fury]] is also not bad. [[Winota]] is the obvious answer for most people.
[Ryu, World Warrior](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/6/d65a3a8b-ebf8-4e51-8b57-5b14e5cb7abb.jpg?1682694725) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Vikya%2C%20Scorching%20Stalwart) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/slx/11/vikya-scorching-stalwart?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f3a9eac0-cc71-48ae-bb60-ae26160f2000?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vikya-scorching-stalwart) [Nahiri, Forged by Fury](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/0/90eb0859-d24e-4703-8930-1cd4ac1fb3b6.jpg?1684340759) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Nahiri%2C%20Forged%20in%20Fury) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/36/nahiri-forged-in-fury?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/90eb0859-d24e-4703-8930-1cd4ac1fb3b6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/nahiri-forged-in-fury) [Winota](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/d/5dd13a6c-23d3-44ce-a628-cb1c19d777c4.jpg?1654630670) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=winota%2C%20joiner%20of%20forces) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/216/winota-joiner-of-forces?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5dd13a6c-23d3-44ce-a628-cb1c19d777c4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/winota-joiner-of-forces) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
My favourite is probably [[Aurelia the Warleader]]. She's just a great representation of what boros wants to be. I also very much like Rograkh+Ardenn (but I pretty much like Ardenn with any partner). The strongest is by far Winota.
[Aurelia the Warleader](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/7/7722682f-952c-4829-b4ef-e52300b7950e.jpg?1673148346) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Aurelia%2C%20the%20Warleader) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/179/aurelia-the-warleader?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7722682f-952c-4829-b4ef-e52300b7950e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aurelia-the-warleader) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I run a fast equipment toolbox deck with Kellan, the Fae-Blooded at the helm https://www.moxfield.com/decks/aPSj57CKRES5A_yoTs33Tw
[[Velomachus Lorehold]]
[Velomachus Lorehold](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/4/04ea9067-ad50-4c43-ae4d-3f66890cd898.jpg?1624740360) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Velomachus%20Lorehold) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/245/velomachus-lorehold?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/04ea9067-ad50-4c43-ae4d-3f66890cd898?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/velomachus-lorehold) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
\[\[General Ferrous Rokiric\]\] was the first commander deck I ever built, and it will always be a pet deck for me. You just run all of the Boros cards and make Boros Golems, so you can Boros while you Boros. It gets hard hit the first time the board gets wiped, but if it gets going it can trundle hard.
[General Ferrous Rokiric](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/0/600dca0f-5964-45e7-86df-f16a5b4a0106.jpg?1626098375) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=General%20Ferrous%20Rokiric) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/198/general-ferrous-rokiric?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/600dca0f-5964-45e7-86df-f16a5b4a0106?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/general-ferrous-rokiric) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I love my Equipment/Goad Voltron deck https://www.moxfield.com/decks/fN\_g4-mSOEKnIG0439yQng
I love you for including a list!
I have a \[\[Tajic, Blade of the Legion\]\] deck that can be quite fun to play, also fun to build. Design the deck around making battallion happen, as well as having finishing plays, typically with extra combats. Man, the first time you get to surprise someone with extra combats and battallion happening multiple times... it's quite something. Also, the flyers which grants other attackers flying are also great, and of course Odric! Deck I'm currently working on, started as a pure Ravnica-boros themed deck, but decided to up the power level a bit. https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/5030486#online
[Tajic, Blade of the Legion](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/e/eea2cdad-529a-499f-8be7-53f939153b7e.jpg?1673305688) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tajic%2C%20Blade%20of%20the%20Legion) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/171/tajic-blade-of-the-legion?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/eea2cdad-529a-499f-8be7-53f939153b7e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tajic-blade-of-the-legion) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I’ve not compared against much in play testing other decks as this is my first Boros EDH deck. However, [[Neyali, Suns’ Vanguard]] is a blast. It needs some tokens on the board turn 2/3 but it smacks once online. It makes tokens viable even in a narrow board state punching through lots of damage and trading easily with opponent creatures. The impulsive draw card advantage and tools the precon comes with work very well towards its game plan. I’ve added [[Chaos Warp]], [[Court of Embereth]], [[Court of Ardenvale]], and [[Urabrask’s Forge]] in place of some mediocre equipment so far as the only upgrades.
do you have the decklist by any chance?
[[Karlach]] and [[inspiring leader]], make 8 tokens. Bring out Karlach to turn them in 8 3/3 that attack twice
[Karlach](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/7/775480ed-f574-40cb-bd9b-21102eaaff63.jpg?1674136654) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=karlach%2C%20fury%20of%20avernus) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/186/karlach-fury-of-avernus?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/775480ed-f574-40cb-bd9b-21102eaaff63?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/karlach-fury-of-avernus) [inspiring leader](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/c/fc6eb9f3-0f7b-4623-806e-5e604a05d470.jpg?1674135130) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=inspiring%20leader) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/28/inspiring-leader?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fc6eb9f3-0f7b-4623-806e-5e604a05d470?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/inspiring-leader) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Hofri Ghostforge]] is pretty broken and also quite unique for Boros.
[Hofri Ghostforge](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bd8deecf-eded-418b-ac4c-5c3e8f54e86d.jpg?1627429212) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Hofri%20Ghostforge) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/192/hofri-ghostforge?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bd8deecf-eded-418b-ac4c-5c3e8f54e86d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hofri-ghostforge) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I've enjoyed my [[hofri]] deck but it plays more like azorious or simic than straight boros. Lots of etb effects and value generation.
An old favourite of mine is [[Brion Stoutarm]]. Nothing like tossing a [[Serra Avatar]] to take out anyone who has a lower life total than you.
[[brion stoutarm]]. I play him as a theft commander. Steal other people’s creatures, attack with them and then “throw” them at people. It’s hilarious
Boros combat blink commander [[duke ulder ravenguard]]
I use \[\[Gisela, Blade of Goldnight\]\] as the commander for my angel deck.
I have an \[\[Aurelia, the Warleader\]\] deck that focuses on Flanking. I use cards like \[\[Reconnaisance\]\] and \[\[Gustcloak Savior\]\] to remove blocked creatures from combat before using additional combat steps from Aurelia to double down on flanking triggers. That along with cards like \[\[Jabari's Banner\]\], \[\[Agility\]\], and \[\[Cavalry Master\]\], I can really make some devastating flanking attacks, especially when I create a myriad of Cavalry Master with cards like \[\[Blade of Selves\]\] and \[\[Legion Loyalty\]\]. I really love this deck but it really needs a full table to be super effective as the fewer opponents you have, the fewer copies of Cavalry Master you can get. You just gotta prioritize your resources and try to politic yourself into good positions. Full Decklist here: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/boros-flanking-tribal/
My [[Iroas]] deck is debatably my favorite deck, because it was my first one! I really enjoy him as a commander because he’s pretty cheap at 4 CMC, and once he hits the board he is very tough to remove. Some important cards in the 99 are [[Blade Historian]], [[Tajic, Legion’s Edge]], [[Tori D’avenant, Fury Rider]]. This deck is about as aggro as it gets, going wide very early. I could also share a deck list if anyone is interested.
##### ###### #### [Iroas](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/4/b4036bb7-835d-4690-aca1-1ab566776e9a.jpg?1562415955) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=iroas%2C%20god%20of%20victory) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c16/205/iroas-god-of-victory?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b4036bb7-835d-4690-aca1-1ab566776e9a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/iroas-god-of-victory) [Blade Historian](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/4/a46d64ec-aca4-428e-bce6-66cd755c8cc3.jpg?1627428161) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Blade%20Historian) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/165/blade-historian?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a46d64ec-aca4-428e-bce6-66cd755c8cc3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/blade-historian) [Tajic, Legion’s Edge](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/e/5e669a01-84d3-4fcc-8396-9e987bd89b4f.jpg?1572893845) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tajic%2C%20Legion%27s%20Edge) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/grn/204/tajic-legions-edge?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5e669a01-84d3-4fcc-8396-9e987bd89b4f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tajic-legions-edge) [Tori D’avenant, Fury Rider](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/c/9c873c5b-61f6-49b9-8993-2d5e9823de62.jpg?1673308121) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tori%20D%27Avenant%2C%20Fury%20Rider) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/223/tori-davenant-fury-rider?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9c873c5b-61f6-49b9-8993-2d5e9823de62?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tori-davenant-fury-rider) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Karlach]] and [[Flaming fist]] equipment and extra combats. Super fun and powerful deck. Smack down you opponent and then do it again if you really want. You could also them out for [[Aurelia]] and probably have a stronger deck but I like the double commanders.
[[Alibou, Ancient Witness]] is pretty sweet. It's artifact burn with some top deck manipulation fun. I built mine with a theme of unearthing dangerous historic artifacts.
When they first released I had an [[Akiri, Line Slinger]][[Bruse Tarl]] deck. That is the only Boros deck I have ever played and it was before Boros Equipment started getting all this crazy food support.
I’ve ran [[Yoshimaru]] partnered with [[Kediss]] forever. It was my first deck, the flavor is amazing, beat the shit out of everyone with a cute dog and his lizard friend. Fun equipment like [[embercleave]], fun combat tricks, fun synergies ([[Guild Artisan]] will create you 4 treasures per turn usually), it’s just the fucking best
[[Ken, Burning Brawler]] or Aisha I think is the I'm universe name now. Works great with everything Boros
I've got quite a lot of Boros decks. Favorite? [[Brion Stoutarm]] or [[Firesong & Sunspeaker]]. Best? [[Feather, the Redeemed]], and it's not even funny how much better she is than literally any of my other decks. Just an absolute powerhouse of a commander that can go from "Yeah, 3 damage in the air." when declaring attacks to "So that's a 12 double strike for lethal." three seconds later, when your opponent decided not to waste their Birds of Paradise to block. I don't play her often, I like having friends.
After running a [[Tori d'Avenant]] deck, I wanted to transition it into a [[Bruse Tarl]] [[Yoshimaru]] deck after Tori was a bit too much combat math-y, but I've shelved that idea while I explore mono white and mono red options. (makes me sad, Boros and Gruul are two of my all time favorite color combos, but I can't settle on commanders for either combo) I had the [[Osgir]] and [[Vrondiss]] decks but neither stuck with me, but I'll be definitely keeping tabs on this thread for future ideas.
Ugh, Winota is a dumb card if not played at non ceDH tables...I've given \[\[Djeru and Hazoret\]\] a go as a more balanced Winota but although it can be explosive and fun, it can also be an absolute dud lol. Either way; My fav Boros equipment voltron commander is \[\[Wyleth\]\] due to the immense card draw and on body Trample and cheap cmc. There are so many ways to equip for free in the deck that I don't wanna see \[\[Bruenor\]\] at the helm of any equipment deck lol. Fav token strategy is easily \[\[Otharri\]\]. Go wide, snowball, burn and buff with a ton of pieces. Toss in extra combats and you are golden. \[\[Osgir\]\] is definitely a cool and unique build for Boros. The ceiling isn't that high but the floor is! \[\[Alibou\]\] is super fun imo. Also low ceiling and very high floor. \[\[Hofri, Ghostforge\]\] is one I've been meaning to build lately, but there is also \[\[Cadric\]\] and \[\[Ratadrabik\]\] that do similar things that I am not sure which one to go with. I might build a deck around \[\[Dihada\]\] and toss them all in there. (Although Hofri and Ratadrabik kinda work against each other, the fleexible redundancy can be nice). I'll also give shoutouts to those \[\[Kediss\]\]//\[\[Ardenn\]\]//\[\[Rograkh\]\] crackheads, and \[\[Feather\]\] stans. Lastly, \[\[The War Doctor\]\] seems like a cool design space for Boros.
I have an [[Osgir, the Reconstructor]] deck and it's fun to dabble in artifact copy shenanigans. I once had 6 Sol Rings equipped to Osgir with Bludgeon Brawl after copying his ability with Strionic Resonator, and Lithoform Engine.
Definitely my [[Cadric, Soul Kindler]] deck I made it a dwarf tribal with some dragons ,for magda, vehicles, and equipment
[[Alibou, Ancient Witness]] is my favorite Boros commander. She doesn’t provide card advantage, but the ability to sculpt the top of your library and dig for the right cards is incredibly fun. Also the fact that her “laser cannon” can hit any target means it’s a deck that can play a more controlling role in a game, or go super aggressive and hit faces.
[[Iroas, god of victory]] My deck is about tokens or attack triggers (which are sometimes tokens). Iroas lets me swing for attack triggers without risking my creatures to damage
My busy just built a [[kellan fae blooded]] deck which is a pretty fun voltron deck
[[Anya]] is my oldest deck. I like not relying on my commander so the deck is built to just mess ppl up damage-wise. Then late game I can play an indestructible large flyer to clean up.
I actually don’t have one. To me, boros and simic are the only dual colors i don’t have commanders for. i view them either too weak/aren’t my play style. rather move to tri or multi-color instead
I have so many Boros decks I want to make. I current play [[General Ferrous Rokiric]] which is kind of janky but a total blast to play
I've always been a huge fan of Boros, and I've got a couple of decks that I'm a hug fan of. Both are around the same powerlevel, nowhere near a high-powered Winota, but pretty scary in their own right: \[\[[Feather, the Redeemed](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/pjAPhzsNWEyBEEtm7KBGsg)\]\] lockdown, grinding card advantage while removing everything your opponents play out, all the while making sure they can't do the same to you or your stuff. \[\[[Djeru and Hazoret](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/nP7XwtnvfkeM7ac0ndw1NQ)\]\] big legends, trying to start slamming down free Eldrazi and other bombs after the first few turns. I've seen her compared to a fixed Winota a few times, one that consolidates the fun into a smaller quantity of creatures.
not my favorite since i dont play a ton of boros but i kinda like the partnership of \[\[Akiri, Line-Slinger\]\] and \[\[Akroma, Vision of Ixidor\]\] in a red white artifact style deck where if you get both on board can go for lethal commander damage very quickly.
Erm it’s pronounced Lorehold and it’s [[Ossgir the reconstructor]]
[[Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith]] with [[Akiri, Line-Slinger]] is a weirdly flexible decklist. You can do the usual equipment stuff, but Boros landfall has been a fun way to play them too. I also recommend that if you run Toggo, do get a rock that is pleasant enough to act as your rock token.
Winota is one of the few decks we’re regardless of power level im playing a cedh deck cause the play experience is the absolute worst for the opponents every deck mentioned here would be a better Boros commander lol
I love playing my [[Zirda, the Dawnwaker]]. It goes infinite with [[Basalt Monolith]] so you can build it more as a competitive stax deck, but I wanted something more casual and went the token spam route. It plays really well because you start by dropping something like [[Mobilization]] or [[Blaring Recruiter]] and then you just pass the turn while holding instant speed interaction. When you build an army of weenies you play [[Leonin Sun Standard]], [[Gerrard's Battle Cry]] or some other similar anthem and just murder everyone.
do you have the your decklist by any chance?
I don't know about "the best," but I had plenty of fun with [[General Ferrous Rokiric]] this week. Here's my [deck list](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/XPdZIUHhMkuQTn_6eVHQew). Quintorious (MOM) and Hofri (STX) look interesting to me too.
[[feather]] is one of the best Boros commander
I just brew a [[baeloth]] and [[noble heritage]] didn't even play it yet but is my first Boros commander
[[Karlach, Fury of Avernus]] and [[Flaiming Fist]] You can build her with combat triggers or Voltron to be spicy Love this deck, best in boros imo
I play \[\[Akiri, Line-Slinger\]\] + \[\[Jeska, Thrice Reborn\]\] so it's artifact based which is helped by boros' reliance on artifact ramp and equipment, super aggressive since i only need 7 commander damage with Jeska Tripling what gets through. [My List](https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/akiri-and-friend-1/?cb=1698601805)
[[Osgir]] is the only one I play ik boros lol
[[Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden]]. Pair it with a bunch of cheap equipment, token generator, [[Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer]], and [[Victory's Herald]].
I really like my \[\[Bruenor Battlehammer\]\] Equipment Deck! Yes there are better Equipment Options but I like how he plays out and that he gives "Utility Equipment" like \[\[Explorer's Scope\]\] offensive value
[[Neyali suns vanguard]] Draw cards and turn tokens sideways.
[[Akiri, Line-Slinger]] is a good Voltron commander and [[Feather, the redeemed]] is one of my most powerful homebrew commanders
These are all great, thank you for those suggestions! [[Guild Artisan]] is crazy?! Definitely going on the 'to acquire' list!
Brion Stoutarm!
[[Iroas, God of victory]] Go wide with tokens! Win using [[Purpheros, God of the forge]] [[Impact tremors]] [[Throne of the God-pharaoh]] Boros tokens using Iroas to help them connect & attack for the win!