Extort and Alms Beast seems like a legit combo to me. Hey Thragtusk player want some more life?
I think this is sarcasm, but just in case it is not... How is this a combo? You are paying more mana, to undo the damage done to your strategy by a card that harms the point of the incremental advantage provided by Extort. This card is literal anti-synergy in Extort decks.
I think this is sarcasm, but just in case it is not... How is this a combo? You are paying more mana, to undo the damage done to your strategy by a card that harms the point of the incremental advantage provided by Extort. This card is literal anti-synergy in Extort decks.
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Yes, he's a local legend. He's only known to take his clothes off before he goes into the Ladies' Lockerroom. Nobody knows what he does in there because he's invisible, but it's almost certainly tons of masturbating.
If the store owner says that I can't trade in the premises, I'll just go outside. If he says that I can't trade within 10m of his premises, I'll go to 11 meters. If he says that he doesn't want to see me trading, I will put a basket over his head and continue trading.
Yes, he's a local legend. He's only known to take his clothes off before he goes into the Ladies' Lockerroom. Nobody knows what he does in there because he's invisible, but it's almost certainly tons of masturbating.
if you're spending 4 mana, why would you play this over Sublime Archangel?
This is what I call the Sublime Archangel Test.
I don't think Sublime Archangel is a fair comparison because I don't see this going into any aggro shells, it's too counterproductive to the game plan regardless of the body.
This card is literal anti-synergy in Extort decks.
Exactly. (I was being sarcastic earlier.) I really hope Orzhov gets some better cards so far this is the third mediocre rare. I don't see the Thrull being that great at six mana and the Angel is okay but the token having to tap killed it for me. The other guilds are looking way better so far. I hope they prove me wrong with the full spoiler.
If the store owner says that I can't trade in the premises, I'll just go outside. If he says that I can't trade within 10m of his premises, I'll go to 11 meters. If he says that he doesn't want to see me trading, I will put a basket over his head and continue trading.
Yes, he's a local legend. He's only known to take his clothes off before he goes into the Ladies' Lockerroom. Nobody knows what he does in there because he's invisible, but it's almost certainly tons of masturbating.
I don't think Sublime Archangel is a fair comparison because I don't see this going into any aggro shells, it's too counterproductive to the game plan regardless of the body.
But since this guy is by design an attacker, what other application would he have? Block with a 6/6 and give the guy he kills lifelink? Yay, I guess.
Exactly. (I was being sarcastic earlier.) I really hope Orzhov gets some better cards so far this is the third mediocre rare. I don't see the Thrull being that great at six mana and the Angel is okay but the token having to tap killed it for me. The other guilds are looking way better so far. I hope they prove me wrong with the full spoiler.
Orzhov cards has been poor so far, hope the remaining rares are more constructed playable.
If the store owner says that I can't trade in the premises, I'll just go outside. If he says that I can't trade within 10m of his premises, I'll go to 11 meters. If he says that he doesn't want to see me trading, I will put a basket over his head and continue trading.
Yes, he's a local legend. He's only known to take his clothes off before he goes into the Ladies' Lockerroom. Nobody knows what he does in there because he's invisible, but it's almost certainly tons of masturbating.
Because them gaining life doesn't have the support that creatures dying has. Red has the cards that can counteract his ability. Black has cards that use DD's penalty to its advantage (morbid and blood artist). Additionally, since DD grows, he becomes the perfect target for Disciple of Bolas late game if it suits you to do so.
And you can't use these black cards with Alms Beast because... ?
I mean, design space ways, I find it VERY interesting.
That doesn't mean the card is good or outclasses other options. But it's a really neat trick and I would've never thought of this mechanic on my own.
Kudos, Wizards. Kudos.
Agreed. Reading this card literally put a smile on my face and merited a mirthful chuckle. It's not great, but the design is brilliant, and that alone makes it one of my favourite cards spoiled so far.
And for what it's worth, this is still a Limited bomb. I will play the hell out of it in Sealed.
This creature is very interesting, and I imagine that it shall require careful strategy to use properly, so that its controllers opponents do not simply block it with tiny creatures to gain large amounts of life.
More than the actual mechanics of the card, I noticed an instance of poor grammar in its flavor text; the text reads "Alms-coins are only redeemable at Orzhov businesses," when it would be more accurate for it to say "Alms-coins are redeemable only at Orzhov businesses. It is more proper to say "redeemable only" rather than "only redeemable," and I wish to WotC had noticed that before making this card.
Uhhh its funny the difference in reaction to this card and desecration demon, and I guess it gives merit to Wizards when they say players dont like giving their opponent stuff particularly life even if it brings an advantage.
If your playing an esper deck thats trying to get to the late game who cares if your giving your opponent life! Your not racing them, this guy dodges a ton of removal and wins battling thragtusks.
Hes a giant body that plays defense if need be and can also go on the offense if the opportunity arises.
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Id wager it had it at one point and they realized how absurd it would have been.
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Uhhh its funny the difference in reaction to this card and desecration demon, and I guess it gives merit to Wizards when they say players dont like giving their opponent stuff particularly life even if it brings an advantage.
If your playing an esper deck thats trying to get to the late game who cares if your giving your opponent life! Your not racing them, this guy dodges a ton of removal and wins battling thragtusks.
Hes a giant body that plays defense if need be and can also go on the offense if the opportunity arises.
I have to agree with the DD comparison. I've heard people say that no one blocks anymore, but that's only partially true. People don't block with creatures that would otherwise die. Get a 6/6 on the table and it's a completely different story. In this case, the fact that DD can be tapped so that it can't attack or block for the next turn is a major drawback that is potentially a game loss.
I think they mentioned this earlier, but if this card had indestructible it would be both more funny and more playable.
I think hes being serious with vigilance a control deck would force aggro decks to either have the removal spell, never mind that its cheap enough to protect with counter magic, or watch as they lose board position as it attacks constantly and stalls their offense.
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I think this is sarcasm, but just in case it is not... How is this a combo? You are paying more mana, to undo the damage done to your strategy by a card that harms the point of the incremental advantage provided by Extort. This card is literal anti-synergy in Extort decks.
Also would have been pretty flavorful if the beast gained first strike if opponent had more lives than you (as in: "No Alms for you rich people!")
also will laugh if Orzov charm has : Opponents cant gain lives until end of turn
Exactly. I thought I was reading extort wrongly.
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This is what I call the Sublime Archangel Test.
To play 4 of these enchantments main deck in order to use Alms beast effectively doesn't sound like an effective way to play it.
I don't think Sublime Archangel is a fair comparison because I don't see this going into any aggro shells, it's too counterproductive to the game plan regardless of the body.
Exactly. (I was being sarcastic earlier.) I really hope Orzhov gets some better cards so far this is the third mediocre rare. I don't see the Thrull being that great at six mana and the Angel is okay but the token having to tap killed it for me. The other guilds are looking way better so far. I hope they prove me wrong with the full spoiler.
That's a 2 turn clock.
But since this guy is by design an attacker, what other application would he have? Block with a 6/6 and give the guy he kills lifelink? Yay, I guess.
Orzhov cards has been poor so far, hope the remaining rares are more constructed playable.
And you can't use these black cards with Alms Beast because... ?
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I'm glad someone understood what I was saying.
Agreed. Reading this card literally put a smile on my face and merited a mirthful chuckle. It's not great, but the design is brilliant, and that alone makes it one of my favourite cards spoiled so far.
And for what it's worth, this is still a Limited bomb. I will play the hell out of it in Sealed.
Best post of the entire thread.
If your playing an esper deck thats trying to get to the late game who cares if your giving your opponent life! Your not racing them, this guy dodges a ton of removal and wins battling thragtusks.
Hes a giant body that plays defense if need be and can also go on the offense if the opportunity arises.
Id wager it had it at one point and they realized how absurd it would have been.
I think they mentioned this earlier, but if this card had indestructible it would be both more funny and more playable.
I have to agree with the DD comparison. I've heard people say that no one blocks anymore, but that's only partially true. People don't block with creatures that would otherwise die. Get a 6/6 on the table and it's a completely different story. In this case, the fact that DD can be tapped so that it can't attack or block for the next turn is a major drawback that is potentially a game loss.
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Esper Control -- WUB
The Aristocrats -- WBR
Modern
Mono Black Infect -- B
EDH
Animar -- URG
Ertai -- WUB
Krenko -- R
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I think hes being serious with vigilance a control deck would force aggro decks to either have the removal spell, never mind that its cheap enough to protect with counter magic, or watch as they lose board position as it attacks constantly and stalls their offense.