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Boros Energy Alternatives Without Static Prison

1 requestsStarted 10/9/2025, 12:16:27 AM
what are the most common alternative cards in modern boros energy decklists that do not include static prison?

I'll analyze Boros Energy decklists to find common cards that appear in versions without Static Prison. Let me start by getting the archetype information and then examine the card variations.

Now let me search for Static Prison to get its card ID, then examine the cards used in Boros Energy decklists over the last 30 days.

🛠️Get Archetype Cards

Now let me query the database to find what cards are commonly used in Boros Energy decks that DON'T include Static Prison:

🛠️QueryTop Cards in Non-Static Tournament Deck Archetype

Now let me also check what cards are MORE common in non-Static Prison builds by comparing the presence rates:

🛠️QueryStatic vs Non-Static Boros Deck Card Presence

Based on my analysis of Boros Energy decklists from the past 30 days, here are the most common alternative cards used in builds that don't include Static Prison:

Cards More Common in Non-Static Prison Builds:

Voice of Victory (97.6% vs 34.2% in Static Prison builds) - The biggest differentiator, almost universal in non-Static Prison versions

Haliya, Guided by Light (45.8% vs 2.6%) - A powerful late-game threat that fills the removal/threat role

Ranger-Captain of Eos (54.2% vs 21.8%) - Tutors for energy creatures and provides value

Seasoned Pyromancer (96.4% vs 64.8%) - Card advantage engine, much more prevalent without Static Prison

Blood Moon (49.4% vs 25.5%) - Significant meta choice for disruption

Thraben Charm (98.8% vs 77.7%) - Flexible removal/utility spell

Key Insights:

  • Voice of Victory is the primary replacement for Static Prison's utility role
  • Non-Static Prison builds lean more heavily into card advantage (Seasoned Pyromancer, Haliya)
  • They use more creature-based value (Ranger-Captain, Voice of Victory)
  • Blood Moon becomes a more important disruption piece when not running Static Prison
  • Interestingly, Fable of the Mirror-Breaker is more common in Static Prison builds (47.2% vs 24.1%)

The data shows Static Prison appears in 73.7% of Boros Energy lists, meaning about 26% of the archetype uses these alternative approaches focused on creature value and card advantage.

Sources

Data from 55 tournaments: 83.6% MTGO, 16.4% Melee. Recent examples: 2nd Chance PTQ, Modern Challenge 32, Modern Challenge 32