Zirda, the Dawnwaker (Commander) - Expensive 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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Sword of Fire and Ice
43% of 14 decks +37% synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
36% of 14 decks +35% synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
36% of 14 decks +33% synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Luminarch Ascension
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Thespian's Stage
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Lion Sash
36% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Captivating Crew
29% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Bonders' Enclave
29% of 14 decks +26% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
57% of 14 decks -10% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Path to Exile
50% of 14 decks -7% synergy
Mithril Coat
36% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
36% of 14 decks +25% synergy
Sword of the Animist
36% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Generous Gift
36% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Boros Charm
29% of 14 decks -23% synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
29% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Game Changers
Deflecting Swat
7% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Teferi's Protection
7% of 14 decks -11% synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Esper Sentinel
29% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Puresteel Paladin
29% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Burnished Hart
29% of 14 decks +23% synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Glory
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21% of 14 decks +17% synergy
Sun Titan
21% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
21% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Lizard Blades
21% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Witch Enchanter
20% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Abstruse Archaic
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Indomitable Archangel
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Selfless Samurai
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
14% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Brash Taunter
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Walking Ballista
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Dawnwing Marshal
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Steel Hellkite
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Bygone Bishop
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Champion of the Flame
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Escarpment Fortress
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Arbaaz Mir
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Claim Jumper
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Eldrazi Ravager
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Angel of Indemnity
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Redrock Sentinel
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Sand Scout
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Sterling Keykeeper
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Instants
Lapse of Certainty
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
21% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Deflecting Palm
21% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Chaos Warp
14% of 14 decks -18% synergy
Second Sunrise
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Settle the Wreckage
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Faith's Reward
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Starstorm
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Lightning Bolt
14% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Lightning Helix
14% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Mana Tithe
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Wear // Tear
14% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Big Score
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Dawn's Truce
12% of 8 decks +1% synergy
Kozilek's Command
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Eldritch Immunity
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Final Showdown
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Legion Leadership
10% of 10 decks -8% synergy
Null Elemental Blast
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Comeuppance
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Eerie Interlude
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Argivian Find
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Kabira Takedown
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Ephemerate
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Dispatch
7% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Fight as One
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7% of 14 decks -5% synergy
Crib Swap
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Semester's End
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Wanderer's Intervention
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Electrodominance
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7% of 14 decks -12% synergy
Revivify
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Eelectrocute
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Wyll's Reversal
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Farideh's Fireball
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Critical Hit
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Brave the Elements
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Repel the Vile
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
21% of 14 decks -11% synergy
Austere Command
14% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Ondu Inversion
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Open the Vaults
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Vandalblast
14% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Banishing Slash
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Open the Armory
7% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Wake the Past
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Wrath of God
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Plea for Guidance
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Faithless Looting
7% of 14 decks -10% synergy
Thunderwave
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Slice and Dice
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Insult // Injury
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Winds of Abandon
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Imperial Oath
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Valiant Endeavor
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Farewell
7% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Banefire
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Emeria's Call
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Spiteful Repossession
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Planar Birth
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Red Sun's Zenith
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Reckless Endeavor
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Reconstruct History
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Fireball
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Council's Judgment
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cleansing Nova
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Excavation Technique
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Rip Apart
7% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Slight Malfunction
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Relentless Assault
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Reforge the Soul
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Against All Odds
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Planar Outburst
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of War and Peace
29% of 14 decks +26% synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Shadowspear
21% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Blade of Selves
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Lotus Ring
20% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Dowsing Device
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Nettlecyst
14% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Thran Temporal Gateway
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Robe of Stars
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Celestial Armor
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Skullclamp
14% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Helm of the Host
14% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Mace of the Valiant
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Wand of Wonder
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Expedition Map
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Sword of Hours
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Found Footage
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Darksteel Plate
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Glimmer Lens
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Diviner's Wand
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Lightning Greaves
14% of 14 decks -14% synergy
Commander's Plate
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Batterskull
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Sunforger
14% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Staff of Domination
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Collector's Vault
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Heirloom Epic
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Smoke Bomb
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Dino DNA
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
29% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Descent into Avernus
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Dawn of Hope
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Impact Tremors
14% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Paladin Class
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Land Tax
14% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Flickerform
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Goblin Bombardment
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Legion's Landing
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Builder's Talent
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Artist's Talent
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Echoes of Eternity
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Charitable Levy
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Demonic Ruckus
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Warleader's Call
8% of 12 decks -5% synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Etali's Favor
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
The Sound of Drums
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Manabarbs
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Stony Silence
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Gerrard's Battle Cry
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Felidar Retreat
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Bitter Reunion
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Aggravated Assault
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Personal Sanctuary
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Wedding Announcement
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Journey to Nowhere
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Escape Velocity
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Splinter Twin
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Aura Fracture
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Hyena Umbra
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Cooped Up
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Force of Virtue
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Warstorm Surge
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Forge Anew
7% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Sigarda's Imprisonment
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Divine Visitation
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Barbarian Class
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Starlight Spectacular
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Spark Hunter
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Elspeth Tirel
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Nahiri, Storm of Stone
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Nahiri, the Harbinger
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
36% of 14 decks +22% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Rogue's Passage
36% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Ancient Den
21% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Urza's Saga
21% of 14 decks +12% synergy
War Room
21% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Minas Tirith
21% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Great Furnace
21% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Urza's Tower
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Urza's Mine
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Vesuva
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Mines of Moria
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Kher Keep
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Inventors' Fair
14% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Castle Embereth
14% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Axgard Armory
14% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Dark Depths
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Temple of the False God
14% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Fountainport
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Trenchpost
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Fomori Vault
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Monumental Henge
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Echoing Deeps
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Hidden Volcano
8% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Lotus Vale
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Madblind Mountain
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Lotus Field
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Underdark Rift
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Idyllic Grange
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7% of 14 decks -18% synergy
Ghost Quarter
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Blast Zone
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Arch of Orazca
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Treasure Vault
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Maze's End
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Mirrorpool
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Mystifying Maze
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
71% of 14 decks -9% synergy
Sol Ring
57% of 14 decks -29% synergy
Boros Signet
29% of 14 decks -27% synergy
Basalt Monolith
29% of 14 decks +26% synergy
Commander's Sphere
21% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21% of 14 decks -32% synergy
Mind Stone
21% of 14 decks -6% synergy
The Aetherspark
20% of 5 decks +17% synergy
Hedron Archive
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Gemstone Array
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Fellwar Stone
14% of 14 decks -11% synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Lantern of Revealing
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Ebony Fly
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Component Pouch
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
The Mana Rig
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Wizard's Rockets
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Boros Keyrune
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Thran Dynamo
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Skyclave Relic
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Energy Refractor
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Lands
Mountain
86% of 14 decks -12% synergy
Plains
86% of 14 decks -12% synergy
Command Tower
71% of 14 decks -15% synergy
Sacred Foundry
50% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Boros Garrison
50% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50% of 14 decks -11% synergy
Myriad Landscape
43% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Battlefield Forge
43% of 14 decks -13% synergy
Spectator Seating
43% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Elegant Parlor
42% of 12 decks +24% synergy
Sundown Pass
36% of 14 decks +0% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Rugged Prairie
36% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Triumph
29% of 14 decks -12% synergy
Arid Mesa
29% of 14 decks +0% synergy
Horizon of Progress
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Exotic Orchard
21% of 14 decks -7% synergy
Boros Guildgate
21% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Alpine Meadow
21% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
21% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Witch Enchanter
20% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Urza's Cave
20% of 10 decks +19% synergy
Fabled Passage
14% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Ondu Inversion
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Cliffgate
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Windswept Heath
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Evolving Wilds
14% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Plateau
14% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Scalding Tarn
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
14% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Hall of Tagsin
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Planar Nexus
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Legion Leadership
10% of 10 decks -8% synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Scene of the Crime
8% of 12 decks +7% synergy
Kabira Takedown
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Citadel Gate
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Heap Gate
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Inspiring Vantage
7% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Gond Gate
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Lorehold Campus
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Emeria's Call
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy