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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
MTGStocks
Grim Monolith
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Deflecting Swat
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Creatures
Aurelia, the Warleader
67% of 3 decks +52% synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Lizard Blades
67% of 3 decks +58% synergy
Frillscare Mentor
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Blade Historian
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Veteran Dungeoneer
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Scavenged Brawler
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Eternal Dragon
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Goblin Engineer
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Jo Grant
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Colossus of Akros
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Palladium Myr
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Feral Ridgewolf
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sun-Collared Raptor
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Arbaaz Mir
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Goblin Banneret
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
White Plume Adventurer
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Burnished Hart
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Walking Ballista
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Sun Titan
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Death Kiss
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Keen-Eared Sentry
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Vitality Hunter
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Weaselback Redcap
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Planar Ally
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Oread of Mountain's Blaze
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Devout Witness
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Splendor Mare
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Igneous Cur
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Ranger's Hawk
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Esper Sentinel
33% of 3 decks +8% synergy
Amaranthine Wall
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Tibalt's Rager
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Loyal Warhound
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Teeterpeak Ambusher
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Hangarback Walker
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Phoenix of Ash
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Ember-Eye Wolf
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
67% of 3 decks -0% synergy
Path to Exile
67% of 3 decks +9% synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Argivian Find
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Mogg Salvage
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Wipe Clean
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Renewed Faith
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Generous Gift
33% of 3 decks -3% synergy
Aura Extraction
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Abrade
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Chaos Warp
33% of 3 decks +1% synergy
Demand Answers
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33% of 3 decks +14% synergy
Grand Crescendo
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Angelsong
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Reprieve
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Ephemerate
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Misfortune
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Smash to Dust
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Shattering Spree
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Kick in the Door
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Faithless Looting
33% of 3 decks +16% synergy
Ritual of Restoration
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Reckless Handling
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Witch's Mark
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Vandalblast
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Reconstruct History
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Grab the Prize
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Cathartic Reunion
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Highway Robbery
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Leyline Axe
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Fireshrieker
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Hot Soup
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Mirror Shield
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Commander's Plate
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Shadowspear
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Trailblazer's Torch
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Basilisk Collar
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Psychic Paper
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Lightning Greaves
33% of 3 decks +5% synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Celestial Armor
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Eriette's Tempting Apple
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Navigation Orb
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Delver's Torch
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Cloak and Dagger
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Dowsing Dagger
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Prowler's Helm
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Key to the City
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Monument to Endurance
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Staff of Domination
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Immovable Rod
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Blinding Powder
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Argent Dais
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Fifty Feet of Rope
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Staff of Nin
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Baton of Morale
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Robe of Stars
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Mask of Avacyn
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Wedding Ring
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Fluctuator
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Umbral Mantle
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
All That Glitters
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Loot Dispute
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Paladin Class
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Blood Mist
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Fighter Class
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Smuggler's Share
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Harbinger
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Nahiri, Storm of Stone
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Utility Lands
Cori Mountain Monastery
100% of 1 decks +98% synergy
Rogue's Passage
67% of 3 decks +34% synergy
Drifting Meadow
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Tower of the Magistrate
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Kor Haven
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Dungeon Descent
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Dwarven Mine
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Idyllic Grange
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Maze of Ith
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Pit of Offerings
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Desert of the Fervent
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Blasted Landscape
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Forgotten Cave
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Hammerheim
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Desert of the True
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
War Room
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Reliquary Tower
33% of 3 decks +15% synergy
Mistveil Plains
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Secluded Steppe
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Restless Bivouac
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Karn's Bastion
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Smoldering Crater
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Buried Ruin
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Needle Spires
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Conviction
67% of 3 decks +14% synergy
Arcane Signet
67% of 3 decks -14% synergy
Sarevok's Tome
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Boros Signet
33% of 3 decks -22% synergy
Boros Locket
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Dungeon Map
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Fire Diamond
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Basalt Monolith
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Dungeoneer's Pack
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sol Ring
33% of 3 decks -53% synergy
Coldsteel Heart
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Lands
Mountain
67% of 3 decks -31% synergy
Boros Garrison
33% of 3 decks -8% synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Alpine Meadow
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Elegant Parlor
33% of 3 decks +15% synergy
Plains
33% of 3 decks -64% synergy
Night Market
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Urza's Cave
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Ash Barrens
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33% of 3 decks +6% synergy
Spectator Seating
33% of 3 decks -8% synergy
Rugged Prairie
33% of 3 decks -5% synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33% of 3 decks +15% synergy
Sundown Pass
33% of 3 decks -2% synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33% of 3 decks -28% synergy