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Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier
Legendary Creature — Spirit Soldier · 3W
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Vigilance
Whenever Agrus Kos becomes the target of an ability that targets only it, you may pay {1}{R/W}. If you do, copy that ability for each other creature you control that ability could target. Each copy targets a different one of those creatures. ({R/W} can be paid with either {R} or {W}.)
Reference price of the card: €0.61
Average lands in decks for Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier: 36
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The list people actually play per EDHREC (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: C+ (63/100)
- Consistency35
- Speed59
- Interaction68
- Resilience74
- Closing74
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 36 lands (22 nonbasic, 9 Plains, 5 Mountain)
Arcane Signet · Sol Ring · Thundering Raiju · Jaxis, the Troublemaker · Boros Signet · Swords to Plowshares · Talisman of Conviction · Duke Ulder Ravengard · Soulbright Flamekin · Path to Exile · Luminarch Aspirant · Mother of Runes · Duelist's Heritage · Taranika, Akroan Veteran · The Jolly Balloon Man · Delina, Wild Mage · Basilica Skullbomb · Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink · Selfless Savior · Basri Ket · Mirror-Style Master · Generous Gift · Boros Charm · Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor · Skrelv, Defector Mite · Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder · Chaos Warp · Steel Seraph · Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon · Blasphemous Act · Giver of Runes · Welcoming Vampire · Citadel Siege · Oketra's Monument · Paladin Class · Solemn Simulacrum · Fellwar Stone · Flamerush Rider · Scavenged Brawler · Knight of the White Orchid · Guardian Scalelord · Key to the City · Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin · Swiftfoot Boots · Siege Veteran · Bagel and Schmear · Bre of Clan Stoutarm · Assemble the Legion · Call the Coppercoats · Mind Stone · Fey Steed · Jeska, Thrice Reborn · Nahiri's Machinations · Spirit en-Dal · Stroke of Midnight · Boon-Bringer Valkyrie · Power Matrix · Austere Command · Charming Scoundrel · Brash Taunter · Mentor of the Meek · Wear // Tear · Friendly Neighborhood · Command Tower · Clifftop Retreat · Slayers' Stronghold · Rogue's Passage · Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion · Battlefield Forge · Rugged Prairie · Furycalm Snarl · Boros Garrison · Sacred Foundry · Spectator Seating · Sundown Pass · Exotic Orchard · Fire Nation Palace · Temple of Triumph · Myriad Landscape · Restless Bivouac · Radiant Summit · Arid Mesa · Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway · Sunscorched Divide · Mirrorpool
🃏 Recommended cards for Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Thundering Raiju | 77% | +76% |
| Jaxis, the Troublemaker | 74% | +72% |
| Duke Ulder Ravengard | 64% | +62% |
| Soulbright Flamekin | 62% | +61% |
| Luminarch Aspirant | 60% | +58% |
| Taranika, Akroan Veteran | 55% | +55% |
| Delina, Wild Mage | 54% | +53% |
| Basilica Skullbomb | 53% | +52% |
| Duelist's Heritage | 58% | +52% |
| Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink | 51% | +50% |
| Selfless Savior | 51% | +49% |
| The Jolly Balloon Man | 55% | +49% |
| Mirror-Style Master | 49% | +49% |
| Slayers' Stronghold | 69% | +48% |
| Basri Ket | 49% | +48% |
| Mother of Runes | 59% | +47% |
| Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion | 61% | +46% |
| Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor | 46% | +44% |
| Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder | 45% | +44% |
| Steel Seraph | 43% | +42% |
| Skrelv, Defector Mite | 46% | +40% |
| Paladin Class | 38% | +37% |
| Citadel Siege | 38% | +37% |
| Flamerush Rider | 36% | +36% |
💰 The best cards for your Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Thundering Raiju
- Jaxis, the Troublemaker
- Duke Ulder Ravengard
- Soulbright Flamekin
- Luminarch Aspirant
- Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Delina, Wild Mage
- Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
- Mother of Runes
- Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
- Skrelv, Defector Mite
- Scavenged Brawler
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Myrel, Shield of Argive
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier
- Dualcaster Mage + Twinflame → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite magecraft triggers
- Restoration Angel + Felidar Guardian → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Preston, the Vanisher + Felidar Guardian + Ephemerate → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite blinking of permanents, Infinite mana lands you control that enter the battlefield untapped can produce, Exile all nonland permanents opponents control, Infinite mana lands you control can produce
- Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Restoration Angel + Ephemerate → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite blinking of nonland permanents
- Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Felidar Guardian + Ephemerate → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite blinking of nonland permanents
- Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Restoration Angel + Cloudshift → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite blinking of nonland permanents
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Frequently asked questions
What is Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier's color identity?
Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 36 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 3.7 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 99 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 30 % of the time and floods 22 %. Deck health: C+ (63/100).
How many lands should a Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier deck run?
Real Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier decks run 36 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier?
The three highest-synergy cards are Thundering Raiju, Jaxis, the Troublemaker, Duke Ulder Ravengard. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier decks.
What combos does Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier have?
Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Dualcaster Mage + Twinflame. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier deck cost?
You can start cheap: Thundering Raiju, Jaxis, the Troublemaker, Duke Ulder Ravengard are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.