Boros Energy Exploring Non-Static Prison Builds

Based on my analysis of recent Modern tournament data, here are successful Boros Energy lists without Static Prison from the last month:

Recent Top 8 Results (Static Prison-Free):

9 successful tournament finishes without Static Prison, including:

• NJ5030 - 1st Place, Modern Challenge (Sep 14)
• rastaf - 1st Place, Modern Challenge (Sep 1)
• Phillip Li - 3rd Place, 2nd Chance PTQ (Sep 28)
• albertoSD - 3rd Place, Modern Challenge (Sep 27)

Core List Structure:

Creatures (16-17):

• 4 Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
• 4 Guide of Souls
• 4 Ocelot Pride
• 4 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
• 1-2 Seasoned Pyromancer
• 0-2 Voice of Victory
• 0-2 Haliya, Guided by Light

Spells (8-10):

• 4 Galvanic Discharge
• 3 Goblin Bombardment
• 2 Thraben Charm
• 0-2 Blood Moon (some mainboard, some side)

Lands (20-21):

• 4 Arid Mesa, 4 Marsh Flats
• 0-4 Flooded Strand
• 3 Sacred Foundry, 3 Arena of Glory
• 2 Elegant Parlor, 2 Plains
• 1 Mountain

Key Sideboard Cards:

• 2-4 Obsidian Charmaw
• 2-3 Celestial Purge
• 2 Orim's Chant
• 1-2 Wear // Tear
• 0-2 Blood Moon (when not mainboarded)

The lists are remarkably consistent, focusing on the energy synergies without the Static Prison package. Boros Energy maintains a solid 51.3% winrate across 46 recent tournaments.

Sources

Data from 55 tournaments: 83.6% MTGO, 16.4% Melee. Key events: 2nd Chance PTQ, Modern Challenge