Art by Pierre Raveneau

Craig Boone, Novac Guard

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Reach, lifelink One for My Baby — Whenever you attack with two or more creatures, put two quest counters on Craig Boone. When you do, Craig Boone deals damage equal to the number of quest counters on it to up to one target creature unless that creature's controller has Craig Boone deal that much damage to them.

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Craig Boone, Novac Guard deck guide

Craig Boone, Novac Guard is a Boros (white and red) creature commander. It leads 1,089 decks on EDHREC, where it ranks #1,607 among all commanders.

Most Craig Boone decks are built around tokens, aggro and extra combats, with lifegain and burn builds close behind.

A typical Craig Boone list runs 35 lands (21 basic), 27 creatures, 10 instants, 6 sorceries, 12 artifacts, 8 enchantments and 1 planeswalkers.

The cards played most with Craig Boone: Sol Ring (82% of decks), Arcane Signet (80% of decks), Keeper of the Accord (54% of decks), Boros Charm (53% of decks), Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon (53% of decks) and Talisman of Conviction (50% of decks).

Well-known combos with Craig Boone:

Toralf, God of Fury + Blasphemous Act
Aurelia, the Warleader + Helm of the Host
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought + Brash Taunter

Play data from EDHREC, updated daily.

Average Card Type Breakdown

Creature

27%

Instant

10%

Sorcery

Artifact

12%

Enchantment

Planeswalker

Land

35%

Average Mana Curve

13%

28%

27%

16%

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Most Played With Craig Boone, Novac Guard (193)

Sol Ring

82% of decks · $1.34

Arcane Signet

80% of decks · $0.49

Keeper of the Accord

54% of decks · $0.59

Boros Charm

53% of decks · $4.50

Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon

53% of decks · $4.97

Talisman of Conviction

50% of decks · $0.35

Metastatic Evangel

49% of decks · $0.31

Aurelia, the Law Above

49% of decks · $2.29

Blasphemous Act

48% of decks · $0.93

Wear // Tear

48% of decks

Boros Signet

47% of decks · $0.68

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

44% of decks · $2.98

Skyknight Vanguard

43% of decks · $0.46

Lightning Greaves

43% of decks · $4.10

Chaos Warp

42% of decks

Frontline Medic

42% of decks · $0.21

Yes Man, Personal Securitron

40% of decks · $2.20

Aurelia, the Warleader

40% of decks · $4.89

Firemane Commando

39% of decks · $0.97

Patrolling Peacemaker

39% of decks · $0.87

Bastion Protector

37% of decks · $0.32

Brash Taunter

37% of decks · $4.21

Skullclamp

36% of decks · $5.18

Secure the Wastes

36% of decks · $0.34

Chivalric Alliance

35% of decks · $13.21

Martial Coup

35% of decks · $0.34

Vandalblast

35% of decks · $1.71

Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot

34% of decks · $0.24

The Ozolith

34% of decks · $61.33

Deflecting Palm

33% of decks · $3.16

Karlach, Fury of Avernus

33% of decks · $20.15

Firebender Ascension

32% of decks · $0.72

Resourceful Defense

32% of decks · $0.33

Legion Warboss

32% of decks · $0.39

Strionic Resonator

31% of decks · $7.28

Grim Reaper's Sprint

31% of decks · $1.90

Austere Command

31% of decks · $0.35

Generous Gift

30% of decks · $0.94

Iroas, God of Victory

30% of decks · $12.09

Captain of the Watch

30% of decks · $0.43

Basilisk Collar

29% of decks · $3.79

Odric, Master Tactician

29% of decks · $0.38

Entrapment Maneuver

28% of decks · $0.55

Stroke of Midnight

27% of decks · $0.19

Otharri, Suns' Glory

25% of decks

Flawless Maneuver

25% of decks · $9.28

Rip Apart

25% of decks · $0.19

Warleader's Call

24% of decks · $8.25

Myrel, Shield of Argive

23% of decks · $18.78

Heroic Reinforcements

23% of decks · $0.18

Elspeth, Sun's Champion

23% of decks · $0.26

Professional Face-Breaker

23% of decks · $6.22

City on Fire

23% of decks · $11.19

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight

22% of decks · $5.70

Solemn Simulacrum

22% of decks · $0.31

Aetheric Amplifier

22% of decks · $0.67

Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan

22% of decks · $0.37

Intangible Virtue

22% of decks · $0.31

Impact Tremors

21% of decks · $2.52

Combat Celebrant

20% of decks · $2.38

Urabrask's Forge

20% of decks · $1.16

Esper Sentinel

20% of decks · $58.41

Roaming Throne

19% of decks · $52.83

Mind Stone

19% of decks

Abrade

19% of decks · $0.31

Outlaws' Merriment

19% of decks · $0.47

Call the Coppercoats

18% of decks · $7.32

Mentor of the Meek

18% of decks · $4.77

Dolmen Gate

18% of decks · $28.91

Volt Charge

18% of decks · $0.23

Reconnaissance

17% of decks · $5.86

Kirol, Attentive First-Year

17% of decks · $0.32

Stuffy Doll

17% of decks · $6.44

Farewell

17% of decks · $6.20

Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin

17% of decks · $3.56

Deflecting Swat

17% of decks · $71.17

Faithless Looting

16% of decks · $0.39

Mithril Coat

16% of decks · $29.06

Contagion Clasp

16% of decks · $0.36

Smothering Tithe

16% of decks · $57.12

Sword of Truth and Justice

16% of decks · $33.25

Solphim, Mayhem Dominus

15% of decks · $26.78

Staff of Compleation

15% of decks · $4.00

Commander Mustard

15% of decks · $0.93

Pip-Boy 3000

15% of decks · $7.75

Fellwar Stone

15% of decks

Akroma's Will

15% of decks · $16.81

Bre of Clan Stoutarm

14% of decks · $0.25

Rose, Cutthroat Raider

14% of decks · $0.86

Welcoming Vampire

14% of decks · $3.45

Teferi's Protection

14% of decks · $45.85

Relentless Assault

14% of decks · $4.59

Blade Historian

14% of decks · $4.72

Return the Favor

13% of decks · $1.10

Phyrexian Vindicator

13% of decks · $6.33

Thought Vessel

13% of decks

Legion Loyalist

13% of decks · $4.28

Darien, King of Kjeldor

13% of decks · $1.39

Full Throttle

13% of decks · $5.02

Horn of Gondor

13% of decks · $3.18

Hero of Bladehold

12% of decks · $0.61

Land Tax

12% of decks · $16.51

Champion's Helm

12% of decks · $2.90

Commander's Sphere

12% of decks · $0.31

Nykthos Paragon

12% of decks · $1.23

Everflowing Chalice

12% of decks · $0.30

Wayfarer's Bauble

11% of decks · $5.61

Reprieve

11% of decks · $2.01

Arabella, Abandoned Doll

11% of decks · $0.87

Valorous Stance

11% of decks · $0.22

Legion Leadership

11% of decks

Quest for Pure Flame

11% of decks · $0.41

Glimmer Lens

11% of decks · $4.34

Reluctant Role Model

11% of decks · $0.38

Norn's Choirmaster

11% of decks · $2.84

Sword of the Animist

11% of decks · $5.42

Take the Bait

11% of decks · $5.64

Toralf, God of Fury

11% of decks

Ainok Strike Leader

10% of decks · $3.76

Big Score

10% of decks · $0.41

Great Train Heist

10% of decks · $4.43

Aggravated Assault

10% of decks · $36.65

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

10% of decks · $43.91

Unbounded Potential

10% of decks · $0.22

Dawn's Truce

10% of decks · $10.38

Charisma Bobblehead

10% of decks · $1.63

Unexpected Windfall

10% of decks · $3.15

Idol of Oblivion

9% of decks · $3.15

Jeska's Will

9% of decks · $41.27

Impassioned Orator

9% of decks · $0.31

Baird, Argivian Recruiter

9% of decks · $0.24

Unbreakable Formation

9% of decks · $1.50

Rally at the Hornburg

9% of decks · $0.30

Lightning Bolt

9% of decks · $0.87

Finale of Glory

9% of decks · $1.74

Cut a Deal

9% of decks · $0.29

Trouble in Pairs

9% of decks · $26.30

Pain for All

9% of decks · $2.14

Oketra's Monument

9% of decks · $5.33

Agility Bobblehead

9% of decks · $2.85

Thrill of Possibility

9% of decks · $0.29

Enlightened Tutor

8% of decks · $38.48

Requisition Raid

8% of decks · $0.36

Hour of Reckoning

8% of decks · $0.29

Tocasia's Welcome

8% of decks · $1.13

Rising of the Day

8% of decks · $0.49

Sejiri Shelter

8% of decks

Anointed Procession

8% of decks · $63.93

Caretaker's Talent

8% of decks · $11.43

Raise the Alarm

8% of decks · $0.33

Response // Resurgence

8% of decks

Megaton's Fate

7% of decks · $0.33

Silver Shroud Costume

7% of decks · $10.98

Endurance Bobblehead

7% of decks · $1.18

Fiery Emancipation

7% of decks · $13.73

Final Showdown

7% of decks · $4.99

Pre-War Formalwear

7% of decks · $2.32

Marshal's Anthem

7% of decks · $0.31

Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor

7% of decks · $15.38

Contagion Engine

7% of decks · $14.32

Luck Bobblehead

7% of decks · $5.59

Sticky Fingers

7% of decks · $0.24

Clever Concealment

7% of decks · $3.60

Helm of the Host

7% of decks · $5.21

Intelligence Bobblehead

7% of decks · $0.85

Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought

7% of decks · $12.31

Wanderer's Strike

7% of decks · $0.22

Cathars' Crusade

7% of decks · $9.43

Your Temple Is Under Attack

7% of decks · $0.44

Explorer's Scope

7% of decks · $0.17

World at War

6% of decks · $12.58

Strength Bobblehead

6% of decks · $4.38

Perception Bobblehead

6% of decks · $2.11

Dawn of Hope

6% of decks · $0.77

Grand Crescendo

6% of decks · $0.52

Quest for the Holy Relic

6% of decks · $0.29

Peter Parker's Camera

6% of decks · $1.56

Court of Grace

6% of decks · $3.33

Untimely Malfunction

6% of decks · $8.52

Seize the Day

6% of decks · $1.38

Deploy to the Front

6% of decks · $2.15

Well of Lost Dreams

6% of decks · $5.72

All Will Be One

6% of decks · $16.23

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus

6% of decks · $2.67

Sevinne's Reclamation

6% of decks · $0.40

Brave the Sands

6% of decks · $6.13

Luminarch Ascension

6% of decks · $15.45

Frontline Rush

5% of decks · $0.24

Crush Contraband

5% of decks · $0.27

Flowering of the White Tree

5% of decks · $8.68

Blazing Sunsteel

5% of decks · $10.77

Erode

5% of decks · $7.46

Whispersilk Cloak

5% of decks · $2.18

New Cards

The Queen of Dale

10% of decks · $17.05

Brad Boimler, Eager Ensign

6% of decks · $2.99

Gleaming Splendor

6% of decks · $31.28

Samut, Hazoret's Champion

4% of decks · $3.32

Lake-town Lookout

4% of decks · $0.13

Creatures (50)

Keeper of the Accord

54% of decks · $0.59

Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon

53% of decks · $4.97

Metastatic Evangel

49% of decks · $0.31

Aurelia, the Law Above

49% of decks · $2.29

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

44% of decks · $2.98

Skyknight Vanguard

43% of decks · $0.46

Frontline Medic

42% of decks · $0.21

Yes Man, Personal Securitron

40% of decks · $2.20

Aurelia, the Warleader

40% of decks · $4.89

Firemane Commando

39% of decks · $0.97

Patrolling Peacemaker

39% of decks · $0.87

Bastion Protector

37% of decks · $0.32

Brash Taunter

37% of decks · $4.21

Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot

34% of decks · $0.24

Karlach, Fury of Avernus

33% of decks · $20.15

Legion Warboss

32% of decks · $0.39

Iroas, God of Victory

30% of decks · $12.09

Captain of the Watch

30% of decks · $0.43

Odric, Master Tactician

29% of decks · $0.38

Otharri, Suns' Glory

25% of decks

Myrel, Shield of Argive

23% of decks · $18.78

Professional Face-Breaker

23% of decks · $6.22

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight

22% of decks · $5.70

Solemn Simulacrum

22% of decks · $0.31

Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan

22% of decks · $0.37

Combat Celebrant

20% of decks · $2.38

Esper Sentinel

20% of decks · $58.41

Roaming Throne

19% of decks · $52.83

Mentor of the Meek

18% of decks · $4.77

Kirol, Attentive First-Year

17% of decks · $0.32

Stuffy Doll

17% of decks · $6.44

Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin

17% of decks · $3.56

Solphim, Mayhem Dominus

15% of decks · $26.78

Commander Mustard

15% of decks · $0.93

Bre of Clan Stoutarm

14% of decks · $0.25

Rose, Cutthroat Raider

14% of decks · $0.86

Welcoming Vampire

14% of decks · $3.45

Blade Historian

14% of decks · $4.72

Phyrexian Vindicator

13% of decks · $6.33

Legion Loyalist

13% of decks · $4.28

Darien, King of Kjeldor

13% of decks · $1.39

Hero of Bladehold

12% of decks · $0.61

Nykthos Paragon

12% of decks · $1.23

Arabella, Abandoned Doll

11% of decks · $0.87

Reluctant Role Model

11% of decks · $0.38

Norn's Choirmaster

11% of decks · $2.84

Toralf, God of Fury

11% of decks

Ainok Strike Leader

10% of decks · $3.76

Impassioned Orator

9% of decks · $0.31

Baird, Argivian Recruiter

9% of decks · $0.24

Instants (40)

Boros Charm

53% of decks · $4.50

Wear // Tear

48% of decks

Chaos Warp

42% of decks

Secure the Wastes

36% of decks · $0.34

Deflecting Palm

33% of decks · $3.16

Generous Gift

30% of decks · $0.94

Entrapment Maneuver

28% of decks · $0.55

Stroke of Midnight

27% of decks · $0.19

Flawless Maneuver

25% of decks · $9.28

Abrade

19% of decks · $0.31

Call the Coppercoats

18% of decks · $7.32

Volt Charge

18% of decks · $0.23

Deflecting Swat

17% of decks · $71.17

Akroma's Will

15% of decks · $16.81

Teferi's Protection

14% of decks · $45.85

Return the Favor

13% of decks · $1.10

Reprieve

11% of decks · $2.01

Valorous Stance

11% of decks · $0.22

Legion Leadership

11% of decks

Take the Bait

11% of decks · $5.64

Big Score

10% of decks · $0.41

Great Train Heist

10% of decks · $4.43

Unbounded Potential

10% of decks · $0.22

Dawn's Truce

10% of decks · $10.38

Unexpected Windfall

10% of decks · $3.15

Unbreakable Formation

9% of decks · $1.50

Lightning Bolt

9% of decks · $0.87

Thrill of Possibility

9% of decks · $0.29

Enlightened Tutor

8% of decks · $38.48

Sejiri Shelter

8% of decks

Raise the Alarm

8% of decks · $0.33

Response // Resurgence

8% of decks

Final Showdown

7% of decks · $4.99

Clever Concealment

7% of decks · $3.60

Your Temple Is Under Attack

7% of decks · $0.44

Grand Crescendo

6% of decks · $0.52

Untimely Malfunction

6% of decks · $8.52

Frontline Rush

5% of decks · $0.24

Crush Contraband

5% of decks · $0.27

Erode

5% of decks · $7.46

Sorceries (22)

Blasphemous Act

48% of decks · $0.93

Martial Coup

35% of decks · $0.34

Vandalblast

35% of decks · $1.71

Austere Command

31% of decks · $0.35

Rip Apart

25% of decks · $0.19

Heroic Reinforcements

23% of decks · $0.18

Farewell

17% of decks · $6.20

Faithless Looting

16% of decks · $0.39

Relentless Assault

14% of decks · $4.59

Full Throttle

13% of decks · $5.02

Jeska's Will

9% of decks · $41.27

Rally at the Hornburg

9% of decks · $0.30

Finale of Glory

9% of decks · $1.74

Cut a Deal

9% of decks · $0.29

Requisition Raid

8% of decks · $0.36

Hour of Reckoning

8% of decks · $0.29

Megaton's Fate

7% of decks · $0.33

Wanderer's Strike

7% of decks · $0.22

World at War

6% of decks · $12.58

Seize the Day

6% of decks · $1.38

Deploy to the Front

6% of decks · $2.15

Sevinne's Reclamation

6% of decks · $0.40

Utility Artifacts (29)

Lightning Greaves

43% of decks · $4.10

Skullclamp

36% of decks · $5.18

The Ozolith

34% of decks · $61.33

Strionic Resonator

31% of decks · $7.28

Basilisk Collar

29% of decks · $3.79

Urabrask's Forge

20% of decks · $1.16

Dolmen Gate

18% of decks · $28.91

Mithril Coat

16% of decks · $29.06

Contagion Clasp

16% of decks · $0.36

Sword of Truth and Justice

16% of decks · $33.25

Pip-Boy 3000

15% of decks · $7.75

Horn of Gondor

13% of decks · $3.18

Champion's Helm

12% of decks · $2.90

Wayfarer's Bauble

11% of decks · $5.61

Glimmer Lens

11% of decks · $4.34

Sword of the Animist

11% of decks · $5.42

Idol of Oblivion

9% of decks · $3.15

Oketra's Monument

9% of decks · $5.33

Silver Shroud Costume

7% of decks · $10.98

Pre-War Formalwear

7% of decks · $2.32

Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor

7% of decks · $15.38

Contagion Engine

7% of decks · $14.32

Helm of the Host

7% of decks · $5.21

Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought

7% of decks · $12.31

Explorer's Scope

7% of decks · $0.17

Peter Parker's Camera

6% of decks · $1.56

Well of Lost Dreams

6% of decks · $5.72

Blazing Sunsteel

5% of decks · $10.77

Whispersilk Cloak

5% of decks · $2.18

Mana Artifacts (18)

Sol Ring

82% of decks · $1.34

Arcane Signet

80% of decks · $0.49

Talisman of Conviction

50% of decks · $0.35

Boros Signet

47% of decks · $0.68

Aetheric Amplifier

22% of decks · $0.67

Mind Stone

19% of decks

Staff of Compleation

15% of decks · $4.00

Fellwar Stone

15% of decks

Thought Vessel

13% of decks

Commander's Sphere

12% of decks · $0.31

Everflowing Chalice

12% of decks · $0.30

Charisma Bobblehead

10% of decks · $1.63

Agility Bobblehead

9% of decks · $2.85

Endurance Bobblehead

7% of decks · $1.18

Luck Bobblehead

7% of decks · $5.59

Intelligence Bobblehead

7% of decks · $0.85

Strength Bobblehead

6% of decks · $4.38

Perception Bobblehead

6% of decks · $2.11

Enchantments (31)

Chivalric Alliance

35% of decks · $13.21

Firebender Ascension

32% of decks · $0.72

Resourceful Defense

32% of decks · $0.33

Grim Reaper's Sprint

31% of decks · $1.90

Warleader's Call

24% of decks · $8.25

City on Fire

23% of decks · $11.19

Intangible Virtue

22% of decks · $0.31

Impact Tremors

21% of decks · $2.52

Outlaws' Merriment

19% of decks · $0.47

Reconnaissance

17% of decks · $5.86

Smothering Tithe

16% of decks · $57.12

Land Tax

12% of decks · $16.51

Quest for Pure Flame

11% of decks · $0.41

Aggravated Assault

10% of decks · $36.65

Trouble in Pairs

9% of decks · $26.30

Pain for All

9% of decks · $2.14

Tocasia's Welcome

8% of decks · $1.13

Rising of the Day

8% of decks · $0.49

Anointed Procession

8% of decks · $63.93

Caretaker's Talent

8% of decks · $11.43

Fiery Emancipation

7% of decks · $13.73

Marshal's Anthem

7% of decks · $0.31

Sticky Fingers

7% of decks · $0.24

Cathars' Crusade

7% of decks · $9.43

Dawn of Hope

6% of decks · $0.77

Quest for the Holy Relic

6% of decks · $0.29

Court of Grace

6% of decks · $3.33

All Will Be One

6% of decks · $16.23

Brave the Sands

6% of decks · $6.13

Luminarch Ascension

6% of decks · $15.45

Flowering of the White Tree

5% of decks · $8.68

Planeswalkers (3)

Elspeth, Sun's Champion

23% of decks · $0.26

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

10% of decks · $43.91

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus

6% of decks · $2.67

Utility Lands (18)

Karn's Bastion

48% of decks

Minas Tirith

38% of decks

Rogue's Passage

33% of decks

Windbrisk Heights

28% of decks

Slayers' Stronghold

19% of decks

Reliquary Tower

18% of decks

Nesting Grounds

17% of decks

Castle Ardenvale

16% of decks

War Room

15% of decks

Temple of the False God

14% of decks

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion

11% of decks

Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance

9% of decks

Restless Bivouac

9% of decks

Arena of Glory

8% of decks

Memorial to Glory

8% of decks

Scavenger Grounds

7% of decks

Needle Spires

6% of decks

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

6% of decks

Lands (37)

Plains

99% of decks

Mountain

99% of decks

Command Tower

88% of decks

Clifftop Retreat

78% of decks

Temple of Triumph

48% of decks

Sundown Pass

44% of decks

Battlefield Forge

44% of decks

Furycalm Snarl

44% of decks

Sacred Foundry

41% of decks

Path of Ancestry

41% of decks

Rugged Prairie

40% of decks

Sunscorched Divide

39% of decks

Spectator Seating

39% of decks

Boros Garrison

37% of decks

Exotic Orchard

29% of decks

Myriad Landscape

27% of decks

Evolving Wilds

26% of decks

Sunbillow Verge

24% of decks

Needleverge Pathway

21% of decks

Arid Mesa

21% of decks

Terramorphic Expanse

20% of decks

Radiant Summit

20% of decks

Elegant Parlor

17% of decks

Wind-Scarred Crag

16% of decks

Inspiring Vantage

16% of decks

Turbulent Steppe

16% of decks

Plateau

12% of decks

Legion Leadership

11% of decks

Sunbaked Canyon

10% of decks

Rustvale Bridge

10% of decks

Sacred Peaks

8% of decks

Ash Barrens

8% of decks

Sejiri Shelter

8% of decks

Fabled Passage

7% of decks

Abraded Bluffs

7% of decks

Boros Guildgate

6% of decks

Witch Enchanter

6% of decks

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