Boros Death and Taxes
Also known as: Blood and Taxes, Boros Taxes, RW DnT, RW Taxes
Boros Taxes takes the disruptive hatebear core of Mono White Taxes and adds nonbasic land hate, aggressive threats, and cheap removal to improve closing speed. While Mono White can be built to prioritize either aggression or attrition, Boros is almost always an aggro deck.
Mana Crypt has historically been the signature pointed card for Boros, with many players associating the deck with 'Sol' mana and a large number of 2W and 2R cost threats.
With some lists having nearly 70% of its spells printed in the last 5 years, Boros is one of the largest beneficiaries of Wizard of the Coast's increased production of new sets.
Example Decklist
Boros Death and Taxes
By: Kieran L.
Event: YJ Monday Night Highlander - 1st/2nd
Date: 2026-09-21
Points (10): Mana Crypt (5), Sol Ring (3), Ancient Tomb (1), White Plume Adventurer (1)
Planeswalkers (1)
- 1Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Creatures (46)
- 1Dryad Militant
- 1Esper Sentinel
- 1Giver of Runes
- 1Mother of Runes
- 1Ocelot Pride
- 1Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Ajani, Nacatl Pariah // Ajani, Nacatl Avenger
- 1Cathar Commando
- 1Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Containment Priest
- 1Ethersworn Canonist
- 1Hexing Squelcher
- 1Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1Lion Sash
- 1Luminarch Aspirant
- 1Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- 1Spectacular Spider-Man
- 1Spider-Punk
- 1Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
- 1Stoneforge Mystic
- 1Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- 1Voice of Victory
- 1Zhao, the Moon Slayer
- 1Anointed Peacekeeper
- 1Archon of Emeria
- 1Aven Mindcensor
- 1Boromir, Warden of the Tower
- 1Broadside Bombardiers
- 1Clarion Conqueror
- 1Death-Greeter's Champion
- 1Gut, True Soul Zealot
- 1Laelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1Lightning, Army of One
- 1Magus of the Moon
- 1Reckless Stormseeker // Storm-Charged Slasher
- 1Screaming Nemesis
- 1Synth Eradicator
- 1Thalia, Heretic Cathar
- 1White Plume Adventurer
- 1Caves of Chaos Adventurer
- 1Headliner Scarlett
- 1Palace Jailer
- 1Seasoned Dungeoneer
- 1Witch Enchanter // Witch-Blessed Meadow
- 1Fury
- 1Solitude
Sorceries (1)
- 1Chain Lightning
Instants (10)
- 1Erode
- 1Galvanic Discharge
- 1Lightning Bolt
- 1March of Otherworldly Light
- 1Mental Misstep
- 1Path to Exile
- 1Get Lost
- 1Price of Progress
- 1Wear // Tear //
Artifacts (6)
- 1Chrome Mox
- 1Mana Crypt
- 1Mox Diamond
- 1Skullclamp
- 1Sol Ring
- 1Pre-War Formalwear
Enchantments (2)
- 1Blood Moon
- 1Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki
Lands (34)
- 1Ancient Tomb
- 1Arena of Glory
- 1Arid Mesa
- 1Battlefield Forge
- 1Bloodstained Mire
- 1Cavern of Souls
- 1City of Traitors
- 1Clifftop Retreat
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Elegant Parlor
- 1Flooded Strand
- 1Gemstone Caverns
- 1Inspiring Vantage
- 1Karakas
- 1Marsh Flats
- 1Mountain
- 1Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
- 7Plains
- 1Plateau
- 1Prismatic Vista
- 1Rugged Prairie
- 1Sacred Foundry
- 1Scalding Tarn
- 1Sunbaked Canyon
- 1Sunbillow Verge
- 1Wasteland
- 1Windswept Heath
- 1Wooded Foothills
