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Arnaud Gompertz
Jul 9, 2025
Branching Out – Can You Build Boros Without Going Aggro?
What are some out-of-the-box ways to brew Boros without going aggro? Let Arnaud shift your red-white mindset with some unique new strategies.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Goliath Daydreamer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lightning Helix
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
80%synergy
Star of Extinction
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Warleader's Helix
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Chain Reaction
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Sacred Fire
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Palm
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Blasphemous Act
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Brash Taunter
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Rip Apart
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Bolt
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Deafening Clarion
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Balefire Liege
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Fire Servant
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Boros Reckoner
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Stuffy Doll
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Crystal Barricade
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Blaze Commando
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Velomachus Lorehold
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Stormwild Capridor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Satyr Firedancer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Firebending Student
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Twinmaw Stormbrood
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Price of Progress
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Intimidation Bolt
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Invoke the Divine
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Revitalize
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Starstorm
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Electrodominance
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Riot Control
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-29%synergy
Reverberate
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Lorehold Command
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Hurloon Battle Hymn
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Integrity // Intervention
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Risk Factor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Comet Storm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Light of Hope
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Hallow
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Magmaquake
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Blast
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Arcbond
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Divine Offering
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Song
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Blessed Wine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Earthquake
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Anger of the Gods
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Hour of Devastation
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Boltwave
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Storm's Wrath
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Brightflame
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sanctify
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Browbeat
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Solar Blaze
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Vision
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Molten Disaster
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Flame Rift
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Survival Cache
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Fumigate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Into the Fire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Open the Armory
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Reconstruct History
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Offering
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Pyroclasm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood's End
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Slagstorm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Acidic Soil
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Banefire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Terashi's Grasp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Delete
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hell to Pay
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Explosive Getaway
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Magebane Armor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Emancipation
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Mark of Asylum
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Repercussion
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Light of Sanction
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Dawn of Hope
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Double Vision
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Pariah
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
City on Fire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Mana Flare
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Searing Meditation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya Ballard
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
The Wanderer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Detection Tower
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Needle Spires
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Signet
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Boros Locket
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Triumph
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Peaks
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Alpine Meadow
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy