Return to Ravnica gave us two new Planeswalkers, both of which have abilities with a new, "Until your next turn" clause that are explicitly intended to have an effect during your opponents' combat steps.
Gideon will be in Gatecrash. His signature ability is turning into a creature and fighting. Gideon Jura was somewhat limited in that he didn't add to your defenses as a creature. I believe that Gatecrash's Gideon will make use of the new Planeswalker "Until your next turn" technology to give you a more useful creature when he turns into one. Quite possibly, he could get Vigilance to get maximum use out of his ability to defend. If he's Red as well as White, I wouldn't be surprised if he got Haste as a creature, as well.
This is an interesting theory, but I think the discontinuity between RtR and Gatecrash with hybrid 1 drops and uncounterable spells would lead me to believe something similar will occur with the planeswalkers. Maybe they'll even do some + abilities that affect your opponent on their turn!
I would not be surprised if much like Jace and Vraska, Gideon interacted with creatures attacking him. We know Gideon likes to party with his +2, so I would not be surprised to see his Boros side barbs creatures attacking him. With some beefy follow up ability and an ultimate which makes him a nutty creature to finish off the game (More than just a 6/6)
+X: Until your next turn, whenever one or more creatures attack Badass Gideon, Badass Gideon deals damage to each of those creatures equal to the number of attacking creatures.
or
-X: Until your next turn, whenever one or more creatures attack, Badass Gideon deals damage to each of those creatures equal to the number of attacking creatures.
I imagine Gideon has become no less a badass since Rise, so I'd like to think he will have another I Turn Into Superman and Beat Face mode. But, clearly we'd need something a little different to keep it fresh. It seems too easy to just make him a different mana-cost and have different power and toughness. And I don't find the idea of him sticking around until my next turn to be appealing, even with vigilance -- not unless he can protect himself better from Wraths or something.
The more I think about it, the more I wonder if Gideon may look significantly different in this incarnation. Ravnica is a different environment than Zendikar, maybe his usual methods won't quite work. If he's siding with the Boros for now, we can probably anticipate synergies there. Maybe he inspires your creatures to behave a bit like him? Prevent all damage to your dudes for a turn, enabling attacks even when your opponent has stronger creatures? Have a target, until your next turn, be able to block any number of creatures? I think those might be interesting.
This is an interesting theory, but I think the discontinuity between RtR and Gatecrash with hybrid 1 drops and uncounterable spells would lead me to believe something similar will occur with the planeswalkers. Maybe they'll even do some + abilities that affect your opponent on their turn!
Wait, since when are the hybrid 1-drops not in Gatecrash?
If true, that BLOWS!!!
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Gideon will be white and red. One of his abilities will give +2/+0 to attacking creatures until end of turn and then give +0/+2 to them until his next turn. His other ability will make him a 3/3 creature with regenerate and first strike till end of turn. Then his ultimate will give an emblem that giving all your red creatures +3/+0 and all your white creatures +0/+2. This is very fitting for Gideon.
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Gideon will be white and red. One of his abilities will give +2/+0 to attacking creatures until end of turn and then give +0/+2 to them until his next turn. His other ability will make him a 3/3 creature with regenerate and first strike till end of turn. Then his ultimate will give an emblem that giving all your red creatures +3/+0 and all your white creatures +0/+2. This is very fitting for Gideon.
Don't speak as if you know for sure.
Aside from that, I'm really hoping Gideon to remain mono-white and no argument I've seen has done a very good job of convincing me why he would need to be red.
They left out the part where Yawgmoth is resurrected,but has been cleansed as Yawgmoth the Redeemed,and now must awaken Chromium so that Karn can fuse with him and create what can only be known as : the ultimate taco.
I guess Gideon will be a 3 or 4 cmc PW and will be of Boros colors. He will have a +1 that kills opposing creatures, he will have a -2 that will boost your army...and a 0 ultimate that makes him a 4/4 haste first strike can't be destroyed by damage...
I guess Gideon will be a 3 or 4 cmc PW and will be of Boros colors. He will have a +1 that kills opposing creatures, he will have a -2 that will boost your army...and a 0 ultimate that makes him a 4/4 haste first strike can't be destroyed by damage...
Aside from that, I'm really hoping Gideon to remain mono-white and no argument I've seen has done a very good job of convincing me why he would need to be red.
Actually, He's been confirmed to be aligned with Boros. New artwork shows him with the Boros Leader, and wearing the Boros Guildmark.
Of course, this isn't to say he won't retain his Mono-White status, just that he will likely become WR
In addition, Gideon Jura, the lawful white-mana Planeswalker, will make a return in Gatecrash, and he is now affiliates with the Boros (White-Red) guild. Jace has also been confirmed as one of the Planeswalkers in Return to Ravnica, and it is expected that we will see a new version of the iconic character." (Right Below the aforementioned Art).
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This card also has the distinction of being my least favorite art on a card in the set thus far,... he looks... Out of place to say the least. His face seems to say: "I'm only wearing this outfit because if I don't Niv will eat my family."
The staying creature lapping over to your opponents turn can' be a major setback. What I love about Gideon 1.0 was that creature removal had to be instant to kill him.
As for what I will think this card will do...will be something similar to his 1.0 version. Like maybe the opponent taking damage for each attacking creature (ultimate with emblem?) controlling your opponents creatures, and somethign with him or maybe your creatures attacking.
He's a tough one to figure out and I am great anticipating him. I hope he's even more playable than his first
Like to point out that just because he is standing infront of the boros guild leader does not mean he will be W/R. Jace was standing infront of Niv-Mizzet and he wasn't U/R he was mono color.
Like to point out that just because he is standing infront of the boros guild leader does not mean he will be W/R. Jace was standing infront of Niv-Mizzet and he wasn't U/R he was mono color.
True, but the art has him wearing a boros insignia.
Not sure if Gideon will be hybrid. I'm kinda expecting them to use that design space some other day. But it's possible.
Gideon is not one to watch from the sidelines, so I'm sure his abilities will try to convey the idea of him participating in combat/allowing combat.
I'm expecting;
Gideon, Legionnaire :1mana::symrw::symrw::symrw:
{+2} Harm's Way till next turn.
{-X:} X creatures can't block (permanently for extra allure).
{-5} Breath of Fury shenanigans.
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Gideon will be in Gatecrash. His signature ability is turning into a creature and fighting. Gideon Jura was somewhat limited in that he didn't add to your defenses as a creature. I believe that Gatecrash's Gideon will make use of the new Planeswalker "Until your next turn" technology to give you a more useful creature when he turns into one. Quite possibly, he could get Vigilance to get maximum use out of his ability to defend. If he's Red as well as White, I wouldn't be surprised if he got Haste as a creature, as well.
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Wouldn't Bizarro Jace give your opponents card advantage?
I could see a Gideon being around.
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There's no "could see him being around". He will be in Gatecrash.
+X: Until your next turn, whenever one or more creatures attack Badass Gideon, Badass Gideon deals damage to each of those creatures equal to the number of attacking creatures.
or
-X: Until your next turn, whenever one or more creatures attack, Badass Gideon deals damage to each of those creatures equal to the number of attacking creatures.
The more I think about it, the more I wonder if Gideon may look significantly different in this incarnation. Ravnica is a different environment than Zendikar, maybe his usual methods won't quite work. If he's siding with the Boros for now, we can probably anticipate synergies there. Maybe he inspires your creatures to behave a bit like him? Prevent all damage to your dudes for a turn, enabling attacks even when your opponent has stronger creatures? Have a target, until your next turn, be able to block any number of creatures? I think those might be interesting.
Wait, since when are the hybrid 1-drops not in Gatecrash?
If true, that BLOWS!!!
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Momir Vig, Simic Visionary
Melek, Izzet Paragon
Oona, Queen of the Fae
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Rhys the Redeemed
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
Sen Triplets
The Mimeoplasm
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WUBRGSliver Hivelord(Superfriends)GRBUW
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Don't speak as if you know for sure.
Aside from that, I'm really hoping Gideon to remain mono-white and no argument I've seen has done a very good job of convincing me why he would need to be red.
This is something I can agree with. As well as I hope he makes you think and you can build around him.
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Very baseless speculations, just opinions.
At 3 CMC he would be more powerful than JTMS.
Actually, He's been confirmed to be aligned with Boros. New artwork shows him with the Boros Leader, and wearing the Boros Guildmark.
Of course, this isn't to say he won't retain his Mono-White status, just that he will likely become WR
Here:
Article With Gideon and Art
"Gideon's coming back in Gatecrash!
In addition, Gideon Jura, the lawful white-mana Planeswalker, will make a return in Gatecrash, and he is now affiliates with the Boros (White-Red) guild. Jace has also been confirmed as one of the Planeswalkers in Return to Ravnica, and it is expected that we will see a new version of the iconic character." (Right Below the aforementioned Art).
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As for what I will think this card will do...will be something similar to his 1.0 version. Like maybe the opponent taking damage for each attacking creature (ultimate with emblem?) controlling your opponents creatures, and somethign with him or maybe your creatures attacking.
He's a tough one to figure out and I am great anticipating him. I hope he's even more playable than his first
I hope it's "+2: Draw 3 cards; target opponent puts 2 cards from his hand on top of his library."
Costs RRRRRRRRRR
True, but the art has him wearing a boros insignia.
Not sure if Gideon will be hybrid. I'm kinda expecting them to use that design space some other day. But it's possible.
Gideon is not one to watch from the sidelines, so I'm sure his abilities will try to convey the idea of him participating in combat/allowing combat.
I'm expecting;
Gideon, Legionnaire :1mana::symrw::symrw::symrw:
{+2} Harm's Way till next turn.
{-X:} X creatures can't block (permanently for extra allure).
{-5} Breath of Fury shenanigans.
L3