Boros Signet — Magic: The Gathering card

Boros Signet

{2}
Artifact

{1}, {T}: Add {R}{W}.

*Carved high into stone, the signet requires all to look up at it—whether with fear or admiration.*

Set Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
Rarity Uncommon
Mana Value 2
Artist Ron Spears
Collector # 314

Why Play Boros Signet

Mana rocks that produce two colors are essential for multicolored decks that need both acceleration and fixing. Playing Boros Signet on turn two allows you to cast four-mana spells on turn three, giving aggressive red-white decks the tempo boost they need to deploy threats ahead of schedule. The artifact works particularly well in midrange strategies that want to curve into powerful four and five-mana threats while maintaining dual-color consistency.

Format Notes

Commander represents the primary home for Boros Signet, where the format's slower pace and multicolor requirements make two-mana rocks incredibly valuable. The card sees occasional play in Legacy and Modern Boros Prison or midrange builds that prioritize consistent mana over raw speed. Pauper decks sometimes include it as budget mana fixing, though the format's aggressive nature limits its appeal compared to faster options.

Combos & Synergies

Artifact-based strategies benefit from additional mana rocks to fuel cards like Urza, Lord High Artificer or enable artifact storm turns. Sword of the Meek and Thopter Foundry combinations appreciate the extra mana acceleration to activate multiple times per turn. Land destruction decks pair the signet with Armageddon or Ravages of War effects, keeping their own mana development intact while opponents struggle with basic lands.