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Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
Legendary Creature — Spirit Soldier · 2RW
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Note the mana value of each card as it's put into exile.
Bell Borca's power is equal to the greatest number noted for it this turn.
At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn.
Reference price of the card: €0.11
Comes in the precon Legends' Legacy
Average lands in decks for Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant: 35
ExileVoltronAggroControlMidrangeChaosBig ManaDiscover
Build your Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
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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: B+ (77/100)
- Consistency94
- Speed59
- Interaction62
- Resilience77
- Closing97
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (21 nonbasic, 5 Plains, 9 Mountain)
Arcane Signet · Sol Ring · Swords to Plowshares · Laelia, the Blade Reforged · Talisman of Conviction · Etali, Primal Storm · Path to Exile · Boros Signet · Blasphemous Act · Tavern Brawler · Boros Charm · Commander Liara Portyr · Wild-Magic Sorcerer · Charred Foyer // Warped Space · Urabrask, Heretic Praetor · Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival · Quintorius Kand · Return to Dust · Valakut Exploration · Greater Gargadon · Passionate Archaeologist · Plargg and Nassari · Swiftfoot Boots · Lion Sash · Legion Leadership // Legion Stronghold · Showdown of the Skalds · Mind Stone · Nalfeshnee · Jeska's Will · Ignite the Future · Party Thrasher · Bonehoard Dracosaur · Ondu Inversion // Ondu Skyruins · Knight of the White Orchid · Lightning Greaves · Suspend Aggression · Cait Sith, Fortune Teller · Fellwar Stone · Grasp of Fate · Guardian Naga // Banishing Coils · Reckless Impulse · Volcanic Salvo · Farewell · Light Up the Stage · Stolen Strategy · Chandra, Torch of Defiance · Angel of the Ruins · Crush Contraband · Improvisation Capstone · Outpost Siege · Solemn Simulacrum · Wayfarer's Bauble · Advanced Reconstruction · Heroes Remembered · Triple Triad · Winds of Abandon · Emeria's Call // Emeria, Shattered Skyclave · Keeper of Secrets · Delayed Blast Fireball · Hit the Mother Lode · Hofri Ghostforge · Inti, Seneschal of the Sun · Sejiri Shelter // Sejiri Glacier · Tectonic Giant · Command Tower · Clifftop Retreat · Battlefield Forge · Rogue's Passage · Temple of Triumph · Boros Garrison · Sacred Foundry · Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion · Rugged Prairie · Slayers' Stronghold · Spectator Seating · Furycalm Snarl · Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway · Sundown Pass · Cori Mountain Monastery · Exotic Orchard · Arid Mesa · Myriad Landscape · Elegant Parlor · Evolving Wilds · Scavenger Grounds
🃏 Recommended cards for Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Laelia, the Blade Reforged | 66% | +61% |
| Etali, Primal Storm | 61% | +58% |
| Tavern Brawler | 52% | +51% |
| Commander Liara Portyr | 48% | +46% |
| Wild-Magic Sorcerer | 47% | +46% |
| Charred Foyer // Warped Space | 46% | +45% |
| Urabrask, Heretic Praetor | 44% | +43% |
| Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival | 42% | +41% |
| Quintorius Kand | 42% | +39% |
| Valakut Exploration | 39% | +38% |
| Return to Dust | 41% | +38% |
| Greater Gargadon | 38% | +38% |
| Passionate Archaeologist | 38% | +37% |
| Plargg and Nassari | 37% | +36% |
| Nalfeshnee | 34% | +33% |
| Showdown of the Skalds | 35% | +33% |
| Ignite the Future | 32% | +31% |
| Party Thrasher | 32% | +30% |
| Lion Sash | 36% | +30% |
| Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion | 46% | +30% |
| Bonehoard Dracosaur | 31% | +30% |
| Cori Mountain Monastery | 31% | +29% |
| Ondu Inversion | 31% | +29% |
| Volcanic Salvo | 28% | +28% |
💰 The best cards for your Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant 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.
- Laelia, the Blade Reforged
- Etali, Primal Storm
- Tavern Brawler
- Commander Liara Portyr
- Charred Foyer // Warped Space
- Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Wild-Magic Sorcerer
- Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
- Valakut Exploration
- Nalfeshnee
- Winds of Abandon
- Keeper of Secrets
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Passionate Archaeologist
- Bonehoard Dracosaur
- Improvisation Capstone
- Delayed Blast Fireball
- Jeska's Will
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
- Restoration Angel + Felidar Guardian → Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB
- Aurelia, the Warleader + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Godo, Bandit Warlord + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Put all Equipment cards from your library onto the battlefield
- Preston, the Vanisher + Felidar Guardian + Cloudshift → Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, 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
- Aurelia, the Warleader + Sword of Hearth and Home → Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Put all basic lands from your library onto the battlefield
- Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Restoration Angel + Flicker of Fate → Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite blinking of nonland permanents, Infinite creature tokens
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant's color identity?
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant 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 Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 35 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 19 % of the time and floods 1 %. Deck health: B+ (77/100).
How many lands should a Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant deck run?
Real Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant decks run 35 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 Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant?
The three highest-synergy cards are Laelia, the Blade Reforged, Etali, Primal Storm, Tavern Brawler. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant decks.
What combos does Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant have?
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Restoration Angel + Felidar Guardian. 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 Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant deck cost?
You can start cheap: Laelia, the Blade Reforged, Etali, Primal Storm, Tavern Brawler 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.