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Foxy Lady

Commander / EDH RW (Boros)

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Land (37)

Enchantment (2)

Artifact (30)

Instant (8)

Commander (1)

Commander: Zirda, the Dawnwaker

Creature (21)

Planeswalker (1)

Overview: This Boros Equipment/Voltron deck centers on Zirda, the Dawnwaker, whose ability reduces activated ability costs by {2} (minimum 1 mana), enabling near-free equips and activations for explosive threats. The primary strategy deploys efficient mana rocks and artifact lands to accelerate into key Equipment tutors and protectors, then equips creatures (often Zirda itself) for massive combat damage or commander damage wins. Secondary themes include token generation for alliances (e.g., Devilish Valet) and Sunforger-enabled instant tutoring for protection/removal. Threats are cast normally or tutored, with Zirda's unblockability providing evasion; the deck lacks reanimation but uses recursion like Sigil of the New Dawn. Zirda is essential as the cost reducer and a 3/3 evasive attacker, castable early via ramp; recasting is affordable at {3}{R/W}{R/W} but vulnerable to removal, though protection abounds—strategy hinges on it but has backups via other equip enablers like Puresteel Paladin or Ardenn.

Primer: Core Strategy Execution:

Early Ramp & Setup (Turns 1-2): Play fast mana like Sol Ring, Mana Vault, Mox Opal (with artifact lands like Ancient Den, Great Furnace), or Arcane Signet. Deploy early creatures like Esper Sentinel for draw or Ornithopter for metalcraft. Aim for 4+ mana by turn 2 to cast Zirda. Cast Zirda & Protection (Turns 2-3): Get Zirda on board, then attach cheap protection like Lightning Greaves or Swiftfoot Boots (equip for {0-1} via Zirda). Use Stoneforge Mystic or Enlightened Tutor to fetch key Equipment like Embercleave or Shadowspear. Board Development & Tutoring (Turns 3-4): Equip Zirda or another creature (e.g., Puresteel Paladin for free equips) with power boosters like Colossus Hammer or Argentum Armor. Tutor via Stonehewer Giant, Sunforger, or Inventors' Fair for finishers/removal. Generate value with Skullclamp on tokens or small creatures. Win Execution (Turns 4-6): Swing with over-equipped threats for lethal combat or 21 commander damage—Zirda's tap ability unblockable-izes itself. Use Sunforger to cast Boros Charm for indestructible or Deflecting Swat for protection. For combos, pair infinite mana (e.g., Basalt Monolith + untap effects) with Staff of Domination + Walking Ballista for infinite damage. Mulligan Priorities:

Keep hands with 2-3 lands (prioritize fetches like Arid Mesa or duals like Sacred Foundry) and at least one fast mana (Sol Ring, Mox Opal) or tutor (Stoneforge Mystic). Ideal: Early creature (e.g., Esper Sentinel, Puresteel Paladin) + protection (Lightning Greaves) or Equipment (Embercleave). Avoid mana screw or hands without artifacts (cripples metalcraft and ramp); one tutor or draw engine like Sram, Senior Edificer salvages most. Key Tips:

Leverage Zirda Synergies: Always prioritize Zirda's protection first—its cost reduction turns equip costs into {0-1}, enabling rapid swaps via Brass Squire or Leonin Shikari (instant-speed equips). Use its {1}{T} to make equipped creatures unblockable for guaranteed hits. Tutor Sequencing: Chain tutors efficiently—Enlightened Tutor for Sunforger early, then use Sunforger for Path to Exile or Teferi's Protection; save Stonehewer Giant for high-impact like Sword of Feast and Famine. Protect tutors with Flawless Maneuver if commander is out. Protection Layers: Against removal-heavy pods, hold Deflecting Swat or Teferi's Protection for wipes; equip Hammer of Nazahn for indestructible on key pieces. Recur Equipment via Hall of Heliod's Generosity or Sigil of the New Dawn post-wipe. Value Engines: Clamp small creatures/tokens with Skullclamp for draw; use Reyav, Master Smith or Halvar, God of Battle to double-strike equipped attackers. Avoid overcommitting pre-protection—pilot conservatively until Zirda resolves. Alternate Lines: If Zirda dies repeatedly, pivot to voltron on Aurelia, the Warleader for extra combats or Devilish Valet alliances for burst damage. Use Reveillark evoke for recursion of low-power enablers like Stoneforge Mystic.

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