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Haktos the Unscarred
Legendary Creature — Human Warrior · RRWW
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Haktos the Unscarred is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Haktos attacks each combat if able.
As Haktos enters, choose 2, 3, or 4 at random.
Haktos has protection from each mana value other than the chosen number.
Reference price of the card: €0.18
Average lands in decks for Haktos the Unscarred: 37
VoltronAggroExtra CombatsAnthemsEquipmentCommander MattersEnchantressControl
Build your Haktos the Unscarred deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Haktos the Unscarred 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Haktos the Unscarred deck starts over 4,000 games
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 (68/100)
- Consistency44
- Speed63
- Interaction51
- Resilience72
- Closing99
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 37 lands (23 nonbasic, 8 Plains, 6 Mountain)
Arcane Signet · Boros Signet · Raiyuu, Storm's Edge · Swords to Plowshares · Blasphemous Act · Flaming Fist · Bastion Protector · Sol Ring · Talisman of Conviction · Legion's Initiative · Path to Exile · Always Watching · Tavern Brawler · Boros Charm · Brave the Sands · Tome of Legends · Silverblade Paladin · Bloodsworn Steward · Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar · Keleth, Sunmane Familiar · Blade Historian · Rising of the Day · Generous Gift · Selfless Samurai · Sublime Archangel · Chaos Warp · Single Combat · Tempered in Solitude · Iroas, God of Victory · Wear // Tear · Archetype of Aggression · Furious Rise · Response // Resurgence · Wayfarer's Bauble · Fellwar Stone · Angelic Exaltation · Flowering of the White Tree · Deflecting Palm · Goblin Champion · Sanctum Prelate · True Conviction · Unbreakable Formation · Battlegrace Angel · Thrill of Possibility · Heraldic Banner · Balefire Liege · Gisela, Blade of Goldnight · Silent Arbiter · Archetype of Courage · Bolt Bend · Faithless Looting · Karlach, Fury of Avernus · Noble Heritage · Akrasan Squire · Fire Diamond · Guild Artisan · Knight of the White Orchid · Relentless Assault · Stroke of Midnight · Akki Ronin · Commander's Sphere · Flawless Maneuver · Command Tower · Clifftop Retreat · Battlefield Forge · Rugged Prairie · Furycalm Snarl · Sacred Foundry · Temple of Triumph · Boros Garrison · Cathedral of War · Sundown Pass · Spectator Seating · Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway · Path of Ancestry · Myriad Landscape · Arid Mesa · Exotic Orchard · Sunscorched Divide · Castle Embereth · Evolving Wilds · Arena of Glory · Radiant Summit · Sunbaked Canyon · Wind-Scarred Crag
🃏 Recommended cards for Haktos the Unscarred
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Haktos the Unscarred, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Raiyuu, Storm's Edge | 72% | +71% |
| Flaming Fist | 68% | +66% |
| Bastion Protector | 67% | +59% |
| Always Watching | 55% | +55% |
| Legion's Initiative | 56% | +53% |
| Tavern Brawler | 54% | +52% |
| Silverblade Paladin | 52% | +52% |
| Brave the Sands | 53% | +51% |
| Tome of Legends | 53% | +50% |
| Bloodsworn Steward | 49% | +49% |
| Keleth, Sunmane Familiar | 48% | +46% |
| Sublime Archangel | 45% | +45% |
| Cathedral of War | 45% | +44% |
| Selfless Samurai | 45% | +43% |
| Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar | 49% | +42% |
| Rising of the Day | 46% | +42% |
| Tempered in Solitude | 41% | +41% |
| Blade Historian | 47% | +37% |
| Single Combat | 41% | +37% |
| Furious Rise | 36% | +35% |
| Blasphemous Act | 68% | +35% |
| Archetype of Aggression | 36% | +34% |
| Angelic Exaltation | 34% | +34% |
| Goblin Champion | 33% | +32% |
💰 The best cards for your Haktos the Unscarred 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.
- Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
- Flaming Fist
- Bastion Protector
- Always Watching
- Legion's Initiative
- Tavern Brawler
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Brave the Sands
- Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
- Blade Historian
- True Conviction
- Iroas, God of Victory
- Flowering of the White Tree
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Karlach, Fury of Avernus
- Arena of Glory
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Haktos the Unscarred
- The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault → Infinite colored mana, Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite Treasure tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Blasphemous Act + Repercussion → Near-infinite damage to all players
- Sword of Feast and Famine + Aggravated Assault → Infinite combat phases
- Aurelia, the Warleader + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Combat Celebrant + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite tapped creature tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Godo, Bandit Warlord + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Put all Equipment cards from your library onto the battlefield
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Frequently asked questions
What is Haktos the Unscarred's color identity?
Haktos the Unscarred 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 Haktos the Unscarred come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Haktos the Unscarred deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 37 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 4.0 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 98 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 28 % of the time and floods 19 %. Deck health: B (68/100).
How many lands should a Haktos the Unscarred deck run?
Real Haktos the Unscarred decks run 37 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 Haktos the Unscarred?
The three highest-synergy cards are Raiyuu, Storm's Edge, Flaming Fist, Bastion Protector. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Haktos the Unscarred decks.
What combos does Haktos the Unscarred have?
Haktos the Unscarred has 6 known combos. The most popular one is The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault. 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 Haktos the Unscarred deck cost?
You can start cheap: Raiyuu, Storm's Edge, Flaming Fist, Bastion Protector 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.