Mono-Red Prowess Aggro
StandardDeck Strategy
A fast mono-red aggro deck that uses efficient creatures, card advantage via Inti, and targeted burn to end games quickly.
Emberheart Challenger, Razorkin Needlehead, and Slickshot Show-Off trigger whenever you cast noncreature spells. Shock, Burst Lightning, Lightning Strike, and Dreadmaw's Ire remove blockers while growing your attackers. Inti, Seneschal of the Sun gives card selection and +1/+1 counters, while Fear of Missing Out can create an extra combat phase and benefit from discarded cards.
Keep hands with 2-3 lands, at least two early creatures, and one or two burn spells. Mulligan hands without a turn one or turn two play, or with too many 3-drops.
Early turns deploy Emberheart Challenger, Inti, or Fear of Missing Out and start attacking. Use burn to clear blockers and trigger prowess on turns two and three. Mid-game use Slickshot Show-Off, Razorkin Needlehead, and Sunspine Lynx to push damage. Late-game finish with direct burn and extra combat from Fear of Missing Out.
Board sweepers, heavy lifegain, and instant-speed removal can slow the deck. The low land count can lead to mana stumbles.
| Type | Rarity | Card Name | Mana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creatures (23) | Rare | Emberheart Challenger | |
| Rare | Fear of Missing Out | ||
| Rare | Inti, Seneschal of the Sun | ||
| Rare | Razorkin Needlehead | ||
| Rare | Slickshot Show-Off | ||
| Rare | Sunspine Lynx | ||
| Instants (16) | Common | Burst Lightning | |
| Uncommon | Dreadmaw's Ire | ||
| Common | Lightning Strike | ||
| Common | Shock | ||
| Lands (21) | Basic Land | Mountain |