Forward Line Commander
Boros Elite is a compact combat piece that rewards coordinated attacks. The card reads Boros Elite and shows the battalion ability which turns a modest one one into a credible threat when you commit a team to the attack. In practice this makes Boros Elite a reliable opener for wide white aggro builds and a useful recruit in limited play where committing three attackers is common.
Play Boros Elite as a one mana drop to pressure life totals early and to enable combat tricks that hinge on temporary buffs. The card works cleanly with anthem effects and token producers and its printed battalion trigger is straightforward to sequence during combat. In guild terms this is a Boros tempo piece that asks you to plan your attack step and reap the reward in combat damage.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Soldier
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Battalion — Whenever Boros Elite and at least two other creatures attack, Boros Elite gets +2/+2 until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 1/1