Aurelia, the Warleader — Magic: The Gathering card

Aurelia, the Warleader

{2}{R}{R}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature — Angel

Flying, vigilance, haste

Whenever Aurelia attacks for the first time each turn, untap all creatures you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase.

*Where Razia was aloof and untouchable, Aurelia is on the frontlines, calling for war.*

Power/Toughness: 3/4

Set Foundations
Rarity Mythic Rare
Mana Value 6
Artist Slawomir Maniak
Collector # 651
Scryfall

Why Play Aurelia, the Warleader

Aurelia transforms any board presence into overwhelming pressure by effectively doubling your combat damage each turn cycle. Her ability to untap all creatures and grant an additional combat phase makes her particularly devastating when you already have creatures in play, turning even modest boards into lethal threats. The combination of flying, vigilance, and haste means she immediately impacts the game while remaining available for defense, making her ideal for aggressive strategies that need to close games quickly.

Format Notes

Commander remains Aurelia's strongest format, where she serves as a premier commander for Boros aggressive strategies and frequently appears in the 99 of combat-focused decks. In competitive formats like Modern and Pioneer, her six-mana cost limits her to fringe play, though she occasionally appears in midrange strategies as a top-end threat. Legacy and Vintage see minimal play due to the format's speed and more efficient threats available.

Combos & Synergies

Combat Celebrant creates infinite combat steps when paired with Aurelia, as the untap effect allows repeated exertion without downside. Helm of the Host generates additional Aurelia copies that each trigger their own extra combat phases, leading to exponentially increasing attacks. Token generators like Monastery Mentor and Young Pyromancer maximize the value of her untap ability, turning small creature investments into overwhelming board presence across multiple combat phases.

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Creature Flying Haste Vigilance Standard Modern Pioneer