Iroas, God of Victory
Legendary Enchantment Creature — God
Indestructible<br>As long as your devotion to red and white is less than seven, Iroas isn't a creature.<br>Creatures you control have menace.<br>Prevent all damage that would be dealt to attacking creatures you control.
Why Play Iroas, God of Victory
Aggressive red-white decks benefit enormously from both halves of Iroas's protection package. The menace ability forces opponents into difficult blocking decisions while the damage prevention ensures your attacking forces survive combat intact, creating a one-sided battlefield advantage. Iroas shines in creature-heavy strategies that want to maintain pressure while preserving board presence, particularly when facing decks that rely on favorable trades to stabilize.Format Notes
Commander represents Iroas's strongest showing, where the multiplayer format rewards its protective effects and devotion thresholds are easier to achieve with 100-card singleton lists. Pioneer and Modern see occasional play in aggressive Boros strategies, though the four-mana investment competes with other premium threats. The card has never faced banning issues and maintains steady casual appeal, though competitive relevance varies with the speed of current metas.Combos & Synergies
Purphoros, God of the Forge creates a devastating partnership, turning every creature drop into immediate damage while Iroas ensures safe attacks. Aurelia, the Warleader maximizes the damage prevention by creating additional combat steps where your creatures remain protected. Token generators like Assemble the Legion become significantly more threatening when their outputs gain menace and attack without fear of retaliation damage.Featured in These Decks
- Open Hostility Commander
