Iroas, God of Victory. BAMF, but I've built Iroas decks and they don't smash my opponents mercilessly...can you help? Not to worry, our top scientists have developed the following to ensure your Boros (Registered Trademark) legion wipes your opponent(s) off the face of the earth.
You WILL like the following if you:
1. Like swinging for massive attacks with and indestructible Boros (Registered Trademark) legion.
2. You like drawing 60 cards for one red mana.
3. You like piloting a tempo deck and combo/aggro finisher.
You WILL NOT LIKE this build if you:
1. Prefer linear plays of creature attack creature attack.
2. Dislike the Combat Phase
3. Strong dislike (or deep seated mistrust) of tokens.
How does the deck work?
Primary Strategy: Begin your work towards the required 7 devotion for Iroas by playing early enchants that will buff Iroas or deter your opponent for the first 5 or six turns. It is quite likely these enchants are safe but if you suspect your opponent is capable of removal, open with the lower mana costed ones first.
Secondary Strategy: Fill your graveyard with enchants. Cast ReplenishOpen the Vaults or Recoup followed by one of the aforementioned.
Notes: One of the beauties of recursion is its resilience to counter magic. Preferably hard cast enchants to draw counters and wait for an opening to Replenish. The main enchant targets for rector are Assemble the Legion if you have no army and True Conviction otherwise.
This deck is loads of fun and of my own design, hope you enjoy!
Awesome list man, its super solid! Moreover, i love the double down on double damage : ) The only switches i made was:
valakut --> mountain (have yet to see valakut in a non-scapeshift/prime time be worth the ETB tapped)
hoard smelter --> hellkite tyrant (why destroy when you can take mwa hahahah, at 4 per destroy it would take a bit of mana to blow it all up)
hoarding dragon --> braid of fire (quite a few instants//morphs and akroma to gobble up that delicious R mana).
spine of ish sah --> ugin dragonblast (hi, sac all ur shiz....:P)
minus: eight and half tails, stonecloaker, angel of finality, baneslayer,yosei, angel of the dire hour, eternal dragon, darksteel plate, mask of memory.
plus: masterwork of ingenuity, increasing devotion, conqueor's pledge, elesh norn, kemba, white sun's zenith, decree of justice, caged sun, gauntlet of power, academy rector, true conviction, all is dust, karn.
Scion of the Ur-Dragon definitely wants to run Atarka but that interaction dosen't quite work since once Scion becomes a different dragon he loses his ability to become another. However what you could do is activate his ability twice have the first one that resolves get a dragon that pumps, best one I know of for this would be Moltensteel Dragon but with enough artifacts Hellkite Igniter is good to, and pump for +5/+0 and then have the second ability resolve for him to become Atarka. Dragon Tyrant can also make you only have to pay 2RRRRR or instead of Atarka you can have Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon go in for the kill if you make the first activation pump for 6 instead of five.
Not to take away from the cmdr, but don't you this card more supplemental than cmdr.
call me crazy, but i would suggest scion of the ur-dragon discarding atarka before attack, hellkite overlord before blockers and use rrr (thus 4rrr altogether) to give the +3/0 = 22 dmg. with 5 color ramp this could be done on turn 6 somewhat reliably, but more importantly, you have 97 more cards to use.
Forget all those other crappy Tajic decks, this is the one you've been looking for.
All choices are solid, and i ve had more success with this deck than any other variant as it is of my own design.
I have read many Tajic decks on the net, but none of them captured what i felt was a proper representation of Boros legion, soldiers proper. Without further ado
How to play this deck:
First and foremost, this is not a turn 3 Tajic deck. First and foremost you need to do what most decks do, tutor ramp and get your soldiers online. Don't overlook killing your own rector with earthquake or orim's thunder to get your Assemble the Legion out early. Assault suit is a blast and tends to earn you some favor of players, but if you need the blocker you'll want to cancel its trigger. Amulet of Avarice is amazing because your commander doesn't trigger 'die' effects.
Anyhow, i won't bore you with reasons behind choices, its a multiplayer deck that can swing hard commander or no : )
You WILL like the following if you:
1. Like swinging for massive attacks with and indestructible Boros (Registered Trademark) legion.
2. You like drawing 60 cards for one red mana.
3. You like piloting a tempo deck and combo/aggro finisher.
You WILL NOT LIKE this build if you:
1. Prefer linear plays of creature attack creature attack.
2. Dislike the Combat Phase
3. Strong dislike (or deep seated mistrust) of tokens.
1 Iroas, God of Victory
Combo Piece A
1 Wheel of Fate
1 Wheel of Fortune
1 Memory Jar
1 Faithless Looting
1 Daretti, Scrap Savant
1 Burning Inquiry
1 Reforge the Soul
Combo Piece B
1 Recoup
1 Replenish
1 Open the Vaults
A or B
1 Enlightened Tutor
1 Scroll Rack
1 Gamble
Devotion to Annoyance/Hate
1 Land Tax
1 Luminarch Ascension
1 Seal of Cleansing
1 Rest in Peace
1 Ghostly Prison
1 Oblivion Ring
1 Faith's Fetters
1 Banishing Light
1 Aura of Silence
1 Rule of Law
1 Fervor
1 Hammer of Purphoros
1 Price of Glory
1 Solitary Confinement
1 Opalescence
1 Stranglehold
1 Starfield of Nyx
1 Berserkers' Onslaught
1 Cathars' Crusade
1 Sigil of the Empty Throne
1 Possibility Storm
1 Mindmoil
1 Gratuitous Violence
1 Assemble the Legion
1 Rage Reflection
1 Gleam of Battle
1 Martyr's Bond
1 True Conviction
1 Sol Ring
1 Mana Crypt
1 Mana Vault
1 Boros Signet
1 Boros Cluestone
1 Crucible of Worlds
1 Boros Keyrune
1 Gilded Lotus
Creatures
1 Imperial Recruiter
1 Goblin Welder
1 Serra Ascendant
1 Academy Rector
Combo Catalysts
1 Mesmeric Orb
1 Alhammarret's Archive
1 Staff of Nin
1 Pyromancer's Goggles
Nuke/Evac
1 Hallowed Burial
1 Obliterate
Lands
1 Arid Mesa
1 Bloodstained Mire
1 Flooded Strand
1 Marsh Flats
1 Windswept Heath
1 Wooded Foothills
10 Mountain
1 Plateau
1 Sacred Foundry
1 Rugged Prairie
1 Battlefield Forge
1 City of Brass
1 Fire Diamond
1 Marble Diamond
1 Mox Diamond
1 Ancient Tomb
1 Command Tower
1 Clifftop Retreat
1 Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8 Plains
1 Reflecting Pool
1 Strip Mine
1 Temple of Triumph
1 Expedition Map
How does the deck work?
Primary Strategy: Begin your work towards the required 7 devotion for Iroas by playing early enchants that will buff Iroas or deter your opponent for the first 5 or six turns. It is quite likely these enchants are safe but if you suspect your opponent is capable of removal, open with the lower mana costed ones first.
Secondary Strategy: Fill your graveyard with enchants. Cast Replenish Open the Vaults or Recoup followed by one of the aforementioned.
Notes: One of the beauties of recursion is its resilience to counter magic. Preferably hard cast enchants to draw counters and wait for an opening to Replenish. The main enchant targets for rector are Assemble the Legion if you have no army and True Conviction otherwise.
This deck is loads of fun and of my own design, hope you enjoy!
valakut --> mountain (have yet to see valakut in a non-scapeshift/prime time be worth the ETB tapped)
hoard smelter --> hellkite tyrant (why destroy when you can take mwa hahahah, at 4 per destroy it would take a bit of mana to blow it all up)
hoarding dragon --> braid of fire (quite a few instants//morphs and akroma to gobble up that delicious R mana).
spine of ish sah --> ugin dragonblast (hi, sac all ur shiz....:P)
Also was wondering if you had tested Koth of the Hammer, Gauntlet of Might, and Grinning Ignus? These seem like they may have a home here but i wouldn't venture as to what they might replace.
Anyway thanks for the list, loads of fun!
plus: masterwork of ingenuity, increasing devotion, conqueor's pledge, elesh norn, kemba, white sun's zenith, decree of justice, caged sun, gauntlet of power, academy rector, true conviction, all is dust, karn.
Not to take away from the cmdr, but don't you this card more supplemental than cmdr.
Glad you enjoyed it. I won't be changing the list unless new cards come out.
That is except i finally aquired the elspeth needed to complete the deck.
All choices are solid, and i ve had more success with this deck than any other variant as it is of my own design.
I have read many Tajic decks on the net, but none of them captured what i felt was a proper representation of Boros legion, soldiers proper. Without further ado
1 Elspeth Tirel
1 Serra Ascendant
1 Deploy to the Front
1 Cathars' Crusade
1 Conqueror's Pledge
1 Increasing Devotion
1 Assemble the Legion
1 Elspeth, Knight-Errant
1 Hero of Bladehold
1 Martial Coup
1 Decree of Justice
1 Captain of the Watch
1 Elspeth, Sun's Champion
1 Knight-Captain of Eos
1 White Sun's Zenith
1 Siege-Gang Commander
Utility/Removal
1 Academy Rector
1 Legion's Initiative
1 Boros Charm
1 Earthquake
1 Fault Line
1 Molten Disaster
1 Shattering Spree
1 Vandalblast
1 Kor Sanctifiers
1 Aura of Silence
1 Orim's Thunder
1 Austere Command
1 Aftershock
1 Return to Dust
1 Enlightened Tutor
1 Steelshaper's Gift
1 Stoneforge Mystic
1 Wrath of God
1 Wear/Tear
1 Rolling Earthquake
1 Boros Signet
1 Boros Cluestone
1 Boros Keyrune
1 Fire Diamond
1 Fellwar Stone
1 Coldsteel Heart
1 Mind Stone
1 Thran Dynamo
1 Ur-Golem's Eye
1 Sol Ring
1 Mana Vault
1 Expedition Map
1 Mana Crypt
1 Gamble
1 Crucible of Worlds
1 Everflowing Chalice
1 Worn Powerstone
1 Voltaic Key
Rally/Equips
1 True Conviction
1 Iroas, God of Victory
1 Assault Suit
1 Masterwork of Ingenuity
1 Avarice Amulet
1 Skullclamp
1 Mobilization
1 Flickering Ward
1 Batterskull
Land
1 Ancient Tomb
1 Arid Mesa
1 Bloodstained Mire
1 Flooded Strand
1 Marsh Flats
1 Windswept Heath
1 Wooded Foothills
1 Sacred Foundry
1 Plateau
1 Command Tower
1 Opal Palace
1 Rugged Prairie
1 Kher Keep
1 Reflecting Pool
1 Temple of Triumph
1 Flagstones of Trokair
1 Clifftop Retreat
1 City of Brass
1 Mishra's Workshop
7 Mountain
8 Plains
1 Strip Mine
1 High Market
1 Tajic, Blade of the Legion
out
1 Cloudgoat ranger
in
1 Elspeth, Sun's Champion
First and foremost, this is not a turn 3 Tajic deck. First and foremost you need to do what most decks do, tutor ramp and get your soldiers online. Don't overlook killing your own rector with earthquake or orim's thunder to get your Assemble the Legion out early. Assault suit is a blast and tends to earn you some favor of players, but if you need the blocker you'll want to cancel its trigger. Amulet of Avarice is amazing because your commander doesn't trigger 'die' effects.
Anyhow, i won't bore you with reasons behind choices, its a multiplayer deck that can swing hard commander or no : )