Topic: Standard "Barely Boros" Aggro

I had this deck when Theros first came out, and stopped playing since. I have yet to review all the new cards, so if anyone has any suggestions for better cards, or things of that nature, feel free to call them out!

The sideboard is out of date, and probably going to differentiate from what it is now. Again, suggestions welcome!

I am also in the process of acquiring 4x Mutavault, and will be swapping them out with the Plains as I come across them.

Link: http://deckbox.org/sets/558211

For the lazy:

4x Boros Elite
4x Judge's Familiar
4x Soldier of the Pantheon
4x Daring Skyjek
3x Imposing Sovereign
4x Precinct Captain
4x Banisher Priest

4x Brave The Elements
3x Boros Charm

2x Spear of Heliod

2x Ajani, Caller of the Pride

14x Plains
4x Sacred Foundry
4x Temple of Triumph

Sideboard:  ???


Thank you in advance for taking the time to check out the deck and words of advice!

Last edited by Freelancre (2014-05-06 18:01:29)

Re: Standard "Barely Boros" Aggro

So the most obvious exclusions here are Banishing Light (aka Oblivion Ring 2.0) and Hall of Triumph (non-legendary second anthem for you to pump with).

Beyond that, I don't really know how competitive this deck is anymore.  It obviously will just put the pressure on some folks easily, but I think the mono-white, splash black is just a better option at the moment with Athreos, God of Passage either coming down as a 5/4 indestructible beater OR giving you some free wrath protection - believe me that the control player out there will think twice before they go wiping the board if it will cost them 12 life to actually get rid of the creatures (I know Deicide is a constant threat for Athreos, but still, the B/W aggro strikes me as mostly better than R/W for the time being).

That being said, your SB needs things like Chained to the Rocks/Banisher Priest, Deicide, Renounce the Guilds actually wouldn't be half bad, Glare of Heresy and, honestly, I've had TREMENDOUS success using Seismic Stomp as another means of alpha striking the opponent (if you've had to use Brave to protect your team).

Re: Standard "Barely Boros" Aggro

TyWooOneTime wrote:

Hall of Triumph (legendary second anthem for you to pump with).

Otherwise, agree.

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Re: Standard "Barely Boros" Aggro

I was meaning it gives you a second anthem beyond just the one Spear of Heliod.  A 2-2 split on them would give you pretty good odds of getting one (or more) of them out.

But good catch on the Hall being legendary.