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Post by kennon on Dec 31, 2012 11:26:48 GMT -5
wow, so I'm flipping through some spoiler cards thanks to Gathering Magic and I see Zhur-Taa Swine. That's a pretty big P/T boost for what I gather to be an uncounterable ability. Think that might make an impact?
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Post by jcrodd7776 on Dec 31, 2012 12:05:07 GMT -5
Beat me to the punch but I think this card could be bananas in the right deck
with guildgates there has to be G/R aggro deck out there
we shall see
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Post by yugular on Dec 31, 2012 15:13:16 GMT -5
If there was a GR Infect deck that played a long game  Seriously that card is so overcosted and the ability is expensive... |
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Post by avery61 on Jan 1, 2013 15:08:46 GMT -5
It depends on the format. I don't see it having an impact in classic but in standard pauper (my fav format) it will definitely see play, and may become a format staple.
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Post by RockBass on Jan 2, 2013 10:15:14 GMT -5
It has potential, in my opinion.
The Bloodrush ability is an uncounterable pump spell, and +5/+4 for three mana seems fairly reasonable, especially since you can always use it as a creature in a pinch.
Classic Pauper, as always, remains to be seen. Standard Pauper (also my favorite format), it's gonna be a total house.
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Post by kennon on Jan 2, 2013 11:07:30 GMT -5
Of course there's a few other commons that we've seen spoiled, but some of them even my hardened Johnny sensibilities are going to have to admit will be difficult to forge into something particularly effective. Still, the fun is in the trying.
Cloudfin Raptor- This looks interesting for some type of aggressive blue based deck. Similar potential to Delver, though obviously a bit slower due to the reliance on continuing to play more creatures. Still, the theoretical ceiling on the Raptor is much higher. I'm torn on whether this would dictate more or less of my deck slots than Delver in order to get a similar payoff. What do you guys think, is the curve here to utilize this?
Hands of Binding- Sure, being a sorcery sucks, but how awesome is it to turn one of your fliers into a mini Frost Titan?
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Post by avery61 on Jan 2, 2013 23:47:42 GMT -5
I have a soft spot for flying tramplling critters.
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Post by Mr. Kris on Jan 8, 2013 0:17:58 GMT -5
What about the Caca Toad (cuz I can't remember the real name)?
Being a 1/3 Reacher for 3 is ok, but with the ability to grow to maybe a 2/4 or even a 3/5 would seem great....but then again, I usually speculate towards Cube and EDH so my constructed-fu is weak.
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Post by jcrodd7776 on Jan 10, 2013 8:06:13 GMT -5
CROCANURA Mr Kris how could you forget that  Anyway if anything this kills the flyers in WW so I guess i'm making that switch to Mono green aggro |
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Post by RockBass on Jan 10, 2013 15:57:31 GMT -5
What about the Caca Toad (cuz I can't remember the real name)? Being a 1/3 Reacher for 3 is ok, but with the ability to grow to maybe a 2/4 or even a 3/5 would seem great....but then again, I usually speculate towards Cube and EDH so my constructed-fu is weak. Shit Frog. Now with reach. ;D |
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Post by grumpyoldgamer on Jan 12, 2013 7:07:13 GMT -5
I have a soft spot for flying tramplling critters. It's been over a week, yet every time I read this I read "flying trampoline critters" for some reason. Makes for a weird mental image. That being said, I'm curious to see what other Extort cards we will see at Common. Syndic of Tithes seems like something that could make it in a few decks and I'm wondering if there's a possible B/W Extort deck in Classic's future. |
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Post by kennon on Jan 12, 2013 11:08:04 GMT -5
Oh snap, I'd love to see a B/W Extort deck in Pauper. Hmmm.... I wonder if it would be wortwhile as some kind of psuedo- Soul Sisters shell with some of those variants which are all inevitably quite cheap providing life differentials and a low enough mana cost to easily pay for Extort on them as well as the game goes, further increasing the life offset.
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Post by yugular on Jan 14, 2013 10:33:13 GMT -5
Ok. This card isn't a common, but so interesting I have to share it here. Whispering Madness:  I don't know if any of you know but there is a very similar card already that is banned in legacy and restricted in Vintage:  So that card is absolutely broken! We can all agree on that! But how much worse Whispering Madness is? How big difference a one mana makes? |
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Post by RockBass on Jan 14, 2013 15:53:28 GMT -5
I think the one extra mana initially, but with the ability to cast it every time the encoded creature gets through for free, makes it worthwhile.
I can't imagine how much better it would be if it was a mono blue spell, though.
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Post by Fan of History on Jan 22, 2013 5:37:15 GMT -5
I can´t wait to try out Dimir Guildgate personally. But other than the Gates, I doubt anything will affect Classic Pauper
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Seriously that card is so overcosted and the ability is expensive...
Anyway if anything this kills the flyers in WW so I guess i'm making that switch to Mono green aggro
