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Iroas, God of Victory
Legendary Enchantment Creature — God · 2RW
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Iroas, God of Victory is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Indestructible
As long as your devotion to red and white is less than seven, Iroas isn't a creature.
Creatures you control have menace.
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to attacking creatures you control.
Reference price of the card: €9.71
Average lands in decks for Iroas, God of Victory: 35
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Build your Iroas, God of Victory deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Iroas, God of Victory 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Iroas, God of Victory deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play (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+ (75/100)
- Consistency65
- Speed78
- Interaction53
- Resilience81
- Closing81
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (21 nonbasic, 9 Plains, 5 Mountain)
Sol Ring · Arcane Signet · Swords to Plowshares · Aurelia, the Warleader · Path to Exile · Boros Charm · Boros Signet · Blade Historian · Aurelia, the Law Above · Adeline, Resplendent Cathar · Talisman of Conviction · Hero of Bladehold · Skyknight Vanguard · Gisela, Blade of Goldnight · Assemble the Legion · Warleader's Call · Tajic, Legion's Edge · Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon · Firemane Commando · Odric, Master Tactician · Blasphemous Act · Akroma's Will · Wear // Tear · Esper Sentinel · Myrel, Shield of Argive · Brimaz, King of Oreskos · Generous Gift · Mentor of the Meek · Flawless Maneuver · Skullclamp · Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin · Odric, Lunarch Marshal · Legion Loyalist · Deflecting Palm · Sword of the Animist · Combat Celebrant · Professional Face-Breaker · Keeper of the Accord · Elspeth, Sun's Champion · Cathars' Crusade · Hanweir Garrison · Chaos Warp · Tajic, Blade of the Legion · Smothering Tithe · Impact Tremors · Sun Titan · Purphoros, God of the Forge · Land Tax · Swiftblade Vindicator · Lightning Greaves · Vandalblast · Balefire Liege · Martial Coup · Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider · Swiftfoot Boots · Mind Stone · Teferi's Protection · True Conviction · Brave the Sands · Windcrag Siege · Legion's Initiative · Archetype of Courage · Austere Command · Unbreakable Formation · Command Tower · Clifftop Retreat · Battlefield Forge · Sacred Foundry · Rugged Prairie · Sundown Pass · Spectator Seating · Temple of Triumph · Boros Garrison · Furycalm Snarl · Arid Mesa · Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway · Slayers' Stronghold · Minas Tirith · Wind-Scarred Crag · Sunbillow Verge · Inspiring Vantage · Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion · Exotic Orchard · Sunscorched Divide · Windbrisk Heights
🃏 Recommended cards for Iroas, God of Victory
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Iroas, God of Victory, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Aurelia, the Warleader | 60% | +47% |
| Hero of Bladehold | 42% | +39% |
| Adeline, Resplendent Cathar | 44% | +36% |
| Skyknight Vanguard | 41% | +36% |
| Blade Historian | 46% | +36% |
| Aurelia, the Law Above | 44% | +35% |
| Tajic, Legion's Edge | 38% | +34% |
| Assemble the Legion | 39% | +32% |
| Odric, Master Tactician | 34% | +31% |
| Firemane Commando | 34% | +30% |
| Brimaz, King of Oreskos | 31% | +29% |
| Gisela, Blade of Goldnight | 40% | +28% |
| Legion Loyalist | 29% | +28% |
| Myrel, Shield of Argive | 31% | +27% |
| Warleader's Call | 38% | +26% |
| Hanweir Garrison | 27% | +25% |
| Tajic, Blade of the Legion | 26% | +24% |
| Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon | 36% | +24% |
| Odric, Lunarch Marshal | 29% | +23% |
| Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin | 29% | +23% |
| Cathars' Crusade | 27% | +22% |
| Elspeth, Sun's Champion | 27% | +22% |
| Keeper of the Accord | 27% | +21% |
| Akroma's Will | 33% | +20% |
💰 The best cards for your Iroas, God of Victory 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.
- Hero of Bladehold
- Skyknight Vanguard
- Aurelia, the Law Above
- Tajic, Legion's Edge
- Assemble the Legion
- Odric, Master Tactician
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Aurelia, the Warleader
- Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
- Blade Historian
- Brimaz, King of Oreskos
- Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
- Legion Loyalist
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Myrel, Shield of Argive
- Akroma's Will
- Purphoros, God of the Forge
- Chivalric Alliance
- Karlach, Fury of Avernus
- Land Tax
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Iroas, God of Victory
- The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers, Infinite artifact tokens, 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
- Ancient Copper Dragon + Aggravated Assault → Near-infinite colored mana, Near-infinite combat damage, Near-infinite Treasure tokens, Near-infinite combat phases, Near-infinite untap of creatures you control, Near-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
- Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Zealous Conscripts → Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
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Frequently asked questions
What is Iroas, God of Victory's color identity?
Iroas, God of Victory 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 Iroas, God of Victory come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Iroas, God of Victory deck (the 99 cards most played with it, 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 27 % of the time and floods 23 %. Deck health: B+ (75/100).
How many lands should a Iroas, God of Victory deck run?
Real Iroas, God of Victory 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 Iroas, God of Victory?
The three highest-synergy cards are Aurelia, the Warleader, Hero of Bladehold, Adeline, Resplendent Cathar. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Iroas, God of Victory decks.
What combos does Iroas, God of Victory have?
Iroas, God of Victory 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 Iroas, God of Victory deck cost?
You can start cheap: Hero of Bladehold, Skyknight Vanguard, Aurelia, the Law Above 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.