Zirda, the Dawnwaker (Commander) - Budget Core

Zirda, the Dawnwaker
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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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Drannith Healer
71% of 14 decks +71% synergy
Valiant Rescuer
71% of 14 decks +71% synergy
Flourishing Fox
71% of 14 decks +71% synergy
Drannith Stinger
71% of 14 decks +71% synergy
Tectonic Reformation
71% of 14 decks +71% synergy
Smoldering Crater
64% of 14 decks +63% synergy
Drifting Meadow
64% of 14 decks +63% synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
64% of 14 decks +63% synergy
Secluded Steppe
64% of 14 decks +58% synergy
Forgotten Cave
64% of 14 decks +58% synergy
Top Cards
Rooting Moloch
57% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Fluctuator
57% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
57% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Decree of Justice
57% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Astral Drift
57% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Zenith Flare
57% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
57% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Gilded Light
57% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Angelsong
57% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Lava Serpent
50% of 14 decks +50% synergy
Creatures
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
50% of 14 decks +50% synergy
Timeless Dragon
50% of 14 decks +50% synergy
Imposing Vantasaur
50% of 14 decks +50% synergy
Oketra's Attendant
43% of 14 decks +43% synergy
Savai Thundermane
43% of 14 decks +43% synergy
Granitic Titan
43% of 14 decks +43% synergy
Eagles of the North
43% of 14 decks +42% synergy
Splendor Mare
43% of 14 decks +43% synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Angel of the Ruins
36% of 14 decks +32% synergy
Oliphaunt
36% of 14 decks +35% synergy
Sanctuary Smasher
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Seismic Monstrosaur
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Burnished Hart
36% of 14 decks +30% synergy
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
29% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Containment Construct
29% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Mad Ratter
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Hollow One
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
29% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Alabaster Host Intercessor
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Winged Shepherd
29% of 14 decks +29% synergy
Oread of Mountain's Blaze
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Merchant of the Vale
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Furnace Host Charger
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Emberheart Challenger
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Whiskervale Forerunner
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Manifold Mouse
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Guidelight Synergist
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Brave-Kin Duo
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Eternal Dragon
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Yoked Plowbeast
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Landscaper Colos
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Foundry Inspector
21% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Macetail Hystrodon
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Glory
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Ridge Rannet
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Cragsmasher Yeti
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Soaring Sandwing
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Desert Cerodon
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Angel of the God-Pharaoh
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Sun Titan
21% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Noble Templar
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Snare Tactician
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Surly Badgersaur
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Captivating Crew
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Valakut Invoker
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Instants
Starstorm
43% of 14 decks +41% synergy
Forsake the Worldly
43% of 14 decks +42% synergy
Radiant's Judgment
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Shredded Sails
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Renewed Faith
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Raking Claws
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Pursue Glory
29% of 14 decks +29% synergy
Scrap
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Molten Frame
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Wear // Tear
21% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Djeru's Resolve
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Clear
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Abrade
21% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Deem Worthy
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Coordinated Charge
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Aura Extraction
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Akroma's Blessing
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Disenchant
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
14% of 14 decks -53% synergy
Path to Exile
14% of 14 decks -43% synergy
Deflecting Palm
14% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Will of the All-Hunter
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Wipe Clean
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Mabel's Mettle
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Wing It
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Thraben Charm
8% of 12 decks +6% synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Djeru's Renunciation
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Pollen Lullaby
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Return to Dust
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Lightning Bolt
7% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Hallow
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Welding Sparks
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Mana Tithe
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Brute Strength
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Demand Answers
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Spark Spray
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Aurelia's Fury
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Shattering Blow
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Apostle's Blessing
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Crush Contraband
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Solar Blast
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Fiery Fall
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cathartic Pyre
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Generous Gift
7% of 14 decks -30% synergy
Sorceries
Go for Blood
43% of 14 decks +43% synergy
Slice and Dice
43% of 14 decks +43% synergy
Limits of Solidarity
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Sweltering Suns
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Dismantling Wave
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Faithless Looting
21% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Reconstruct History
21% of 14 decks +17% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
21% of 14 decks +15% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Volcanic Submersion
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Violent Impact
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Reckless Handling
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Agate Assault
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Jolted Awake
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Lay Waste
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Devastating Mastery
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Austere Command
7% of 14 decks -9% synergy
Infernal Plunge
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Marshaling Cry
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Breath of Life
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Late to Dinner
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Wake the Past
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Inferno Jet
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Torch the Witness
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Magmatic Chasm
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
End Hostilities
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Single Combat
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Piercing Rays
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Flame Jet
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cut a Deal
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Flame Slash
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Hour of Revelation
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Fiery Encore
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Wild Guess
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cleansing Nova
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Fumigate
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Rip Apart
7% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Campus Renovation
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Rout
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Recommission
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Pyroclasm
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Tormenting Voice
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Abandoned Sarcophagus
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Runaway Boulder
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Bag of Holding
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Journeyer's Kite
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Manifold Key
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Soul Foundry
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Celestial Armor
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Bronze Cudgels
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Ramosian Greatsword
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Diviner's Wand
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Magnifying Glass
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Collector's Vault
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Starforged Sword
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Heirloom Epic
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Short Bow
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Moonring Mirror
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Chaos Wand
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Rocket Launcher
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Investigator's Journal
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cranial Archive
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Oblivion Stone
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Plate Armor
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Javelin of Lightning
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
No-Dachi
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
+2 Mace
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Serum Tank
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Fifty Feet of Rope
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Sculpting Steel
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Boots of Speed
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Vulshok Battlegear
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Leather Armor
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Prototype Portal
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Dwarven Hammer
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Jousting Lance
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Two-Handed Axe
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Pennon Blade
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Vanguard's Shield
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Hexgold Halberd
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7% of 14 decks -37% synergy
Goblin Cannon
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Goblin Charbelcher
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Enchantments
Unpredictable Cyclone
50% of 14 decks +50% synergy
Astral Slide
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Flame Blitz
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Lightning Rift
36% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Footfall Crater
36% of 14 decks +35% synergy
Cast Out
36% of 14 decks +35% synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
25% of 8 decks +19% synergy
Rune of Protection: Blue
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Rune of Protection: Red
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Spirit Cairn
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Rune of Protection: Black
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Mobilization
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Rune of Protection: White
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Sacred Mesa
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Rune of Protection: Green
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Builder's Talent
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Dog Umbra
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Brimstone Roundup
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Lorehold Excavation
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Gerrard's Battle Cry
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Fires of Invention
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Static Net
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Reprobation
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Rune of Protection: Artifacts
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
War Cadence
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Pacifism
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Rune of Protection: Lands
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Stoneskin
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Dragon Roost
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Meticulous Excavation
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Outlaws' Merriment
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Holy Mantle
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Out of Time
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Improvised Armor
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Oblivion Ring
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Intangible Virtue
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Valakut Exploration
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Dawn of Hope
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Armistice
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Glorious Anthem
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Gauntlets of Light
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Outpost Siege
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Realmbreaker's Grasp
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Mercadia
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Planeswalkers
The Wanderer
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Nahiri, Storm of Stone
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
50% of 14 decks +49% synergy
Desert of the Fervent
36% of 14 decks +35% synergy
Blasted Landscape
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14% of 14 decks -5% synergy
Rogue's Passage
14% of 14 decks -18% synergy
Rockface Village
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Buried Ruin
7% of 14 decks -7% synergy
Hostile Desert
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Tectonic Edge
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Restless Bivouac
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Temple of the False God
7% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Needle Spires
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Boros Signet
36% of 14 decks -20% synergy
Sol Ring
36% of 14 decks -50% synergy
Basalt Monolith
36% of 14 decks +33% synergy
Mind Stone
36% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Commander's Sphere
29% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Arcane Signet
29% of 14 decks -52% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29% of 14 decks -25% synergy
Marble Diamond
29% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Fire Diamond
21% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Fabrication Foundry
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Hedron Archive
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Urn of Godfire
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Bonder's Ornament
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Wizard's Rockets
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Fellwar Stone
7% of 14 decks -18% synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Boros Locket
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Worn Powerstone
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Star Compass
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Dire Mimic
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Prismatic Lens
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Pyramid of the Pantheon
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Boros Cluestone
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Energy Refractor
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Lands
Mountain
100% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Plains
93% of 14 decks -5% synergy
Command Tower
64% of 14 decks -22% synergy
Ash Barrens
64% of 14 decks +59% synergy
Boros Garrison
36% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Night Market
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Exotic Orchard
21% of 14 decks -7% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21% of 14 decks -22% synergy
Boros Guildgate
21% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Sacred Peaks
21% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Myriad Landscape
14% of 14 decks -9% synergy
Temple of Triumph
14% of 14 decks -26% synergy
Evolving Wilds
14% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
14% of 14 decks -47% synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8% of 12 decks +1% synergy
Mountain Valley
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cliffgate
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Warped Landscape
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Alpine Meadow
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Rugged Prairie
7% of 14 decks -31% synergy
Flood Plain
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Grasslands
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy