Boros Charm
Instant
Choose one —
• Boros Charm deals 4 damage to target player or planeswalker.
• Permanents you control gain indestructible until end of turn.
• Target creature gains double strike until end of turn.
Why Play Boros Charm
Modal spells provide incredible flexibility, and all three modes on Boros Charm see regular play depending on the situation. Aggressive Boros and burn decks value the 4 damage mode as efficient reach to close out games, while the indestructible mode serves as premium protection against board wipes like Wrath of God or Damnation. The double strike mode can create explosive combat scenarios, turning modest creatures into serious threats or enabling surprise lethal damage when opponents least expect it.Format Notes
Boros Charm sees heavy play across multiple competitive formats, particularly in Modern burn decks where it functions as both a finisher and sideboard card against control strategies. Pioneer aggressive decks also utilize it for similar reasons, while Commander players appreciate its versatility in protecting valuable permanents and enabling surprise combat wins. The card has never faced banning concerns due to its fair mana cost and situational nature despite its power level.Combos & Synergies
Double strike synergizes exceptionally well with power-boosting effects and creatures that trigger on dealing damage, making cards like Monastery Swiftspear and Champion of the Parish prime targets. The indestructible mode pairs perfectly with your own board wipes like Pyroclasm, allowing asymmetrical destruction of the battlefield. Planeswalkers benefit significantly from the protection mode, as indestructible shields them from damage-based removal while they continue generating value.Featured in These Decks
- Rebellion Rising Commander
- Open Hostility Commander
- Nature of the Beast Commander
- Most Wanted Commander
- Lorehold Legacies Commander
- Cabaretti Cacophony Commander
