I'm going to have tons of fun trying to explain Exalted to the newer Magic players... even I had to read that ability twice before it sunk in that it did that.
A 5/5 Angel with Lifelink seems good. except when its a 4/4. And doesn't have lifelink. I'm really not thrilled with the mechanic, 1. Because its confusing and 2. Because the cards are underwhelming until you attack.
Sarkhan perhaps just became a 50 dollar card. Thanks.
*scratches head* Why didn't they go the route of Exalted N? Attacking alone would seem to me that it merits a bigger boost to some creatures. For instance, making the angel with Exalted 2, or some weenie that costs 2W that's a 1/1 with Exalted 3. See where I'm going?
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Exalted is an interesting ability, it boosts lone attackers by +1/+1 for each creature with exalted including the creature attacking if it has it. I like Battlegrace Angel, lifelink on a lone attacker could help a lot.
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The thing I like about exalted, though, is it stacks. That's what makes it work. You play a second turn paladin, and a third turn something else with exalted, and suddenly you're attacking with a 4/4 first-strike on your third turn. That's actually pretty cool. If your one creature dies, you just send in the next one.
Of course, if you do need to alpha strike, all your guys will be signifigantly weaker. That is a problem.
I really like all 3 Spoiled cards quite a bit. Vol is quite powerful. Seriously, recurring Threaten for minimal cost? Jeez.
The Paladin is pretty Standard fare, though if there is an Exalted 1 drop, then he will be quite good, and White weenie may yet make a comeback.
It's rather hard to judge the Angel without seeing more of the set. Between that and Ajani Vengeant, perhaps we may see the rise of some kind of White Red control deck. All in all, a pretty damn good start to rumor season if you ask me!
@Otaking: I think perhaps that is why they seem to be printing absurdly efficient creatures with no Drawback, (Wooly Thoctor) in order to ensure that Exalted plays out like a mechanic, rather than a drawback itself.
A good mythic. Woof. If it weren't for the fact that its multicolored, I'd be a bit more worried. As is, though, it doesn't seem a problem. And it looks cool as hell.
Exalted is a HORRIBLE mechanic. If they made Exalted 1, Exalted 3, etc, maybe, but as is, its just a terrible mechanic. Ick. Not that the Angel is a bad limited card...
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You run 4 Sarkhans. Why? You definitely want one out 3rd turn (off of acceleration) so that 5th turn you can make 5 4/4 dragons, drop a second Sarkhan, and beat face for 25. You can't really have too many of them because you're always going to be "using them up" one way or another.
Welcome to $30+ dollar rare territory. Just makes me more unhappy about Mythics. There better be some sort of foil to these things in Alara...
*scratches head* Why didn't they go the route of Exalted N? Attacking alone would seem to me that it merits a bigger boost to some creatures. For instance, making the angel with Exalted 2, or some weenie that costs 2W that's a 1/1 with Exalted 3. See where I'm going?
Sarkhan is goign to hit $20 for sure, easily.
I see what you're saying, but I just wanna point out that Exalted works for ANY creature you control that attacks alone, and not just the creature the ability is on. Btw, Preeminen Captain is pretty hot with exalt isn't it? Ok... maybe not.
Sarkhan Vol might be better than Garruk Wildspeaker. I can't believe I'm saying that, but I think it might be true. If a Zoo deck emerges from this set (which is likely), this guy will be an easy 3- or 4-of, if not just for his Fires of Yavimaya ability alone. Being able to randomly Threaten a creature is also very nice. I couldn't care less about his last ability, but I honestly don't think he even needed one.
I'm really, really excited now. Sarkhan Vol is nuts, and perfectly designed for aggro (as a RG 'Walker should be). He gets the "Shin Stamp of Approval." A tournament staple.
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Sigiled paladin - kinda boring but if you just swing with it it's a 3/3. I'm not sure but if this effect stacks then stoic angel is going to be a beast, cause even if these are tapped down they still provide a benifit.
Battlegrace angel - Nice card, probably too expensive to see play, but I like that the turn it comes into play it can affect the board.
Sarkhan Vol - Wow, nice card he really fits into any r/g deck, the problem is any deck that really takes advantage of him would rather have garruk. I mean his first ability only matters if you have creatures, his second ability relies on your opponent to have some, and the ultimate is great. but garruk provides a bigger benifit to creatures the second turn he's in play.
Sarkhan Vol is not as good as Garruk. But he's good enough that this mythic rare will probably end up being worth more than Garruk. Yep, this mythic rarity thing is not going to be fun. At all.
The Vol Ability is just broken, in a R/G Mana Ramp, i could easily see Vol drop 5 dragons, same turn, dropping a second Vol, ftw @ 25 Damage swinging.
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Well I like exalted with the Angel we saw that untaps 1 creature a turn, they will have very little blockers and if they do block its an almost guaranteed kill. Seems to be pretty synergetic.
Exalted seems to be less of a WW ability and more of a White control style ability... reminds me of the old W/U lockdown decks where you would swing with a Serra Angel and keep the enemy from doing ANYTHING.
If there are a few Good control creatures with exalted expect it to play well... something like Goldmeadow Harrier for 1W with Exalted would be really good for control.
Edit: Also if the rest of the Mythic rares end up being along the lines of the Overlord than I think we'll be fine. The New Ajani isn't too great, Tezzeret is very limited in the decks he can be used in, and as it has been said Garruk is better in most decks that would use Vol. Even if Tezzeret and Vol end up at 15+ (Yes tezzeret will settle... he will NOT remain $100 for a playset) than 2 out of 15 total Mythics at that price isn't too bad. That seems to be the usual for sets anyway... 2-3 cards at 10-15+.
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Exalted: +1/+1
Exalted: Lifelink
I mean, the angel's wording is pretty stupid, where both abilities trigger on the same thing, but one is keyworded, and the other is not.
Sarkhan is a 4 of card.
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A 5/5 Angel with Lifelink seems good. except when its a 4/4. And doesn't have lifelink. I'm really not thrilled with the mechanic, 1. Because its confusing and 2. Because the cards are underwhelming until you attack.
Sarkhan perhaps just became a 50 dollar card. Thanks.
Sarkhan is goign to hit $20 for sure, easily.
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and he starts with 4!
Exalted is an interesting ability, it boosts lone attackers by +1/+1 for each creature with exalted including the creature attacking if it has it. I like Battlegrace Angel, lifelink on a lone attacker could help a lot.
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Of course, if you do need to alpha strike, all your guys will be signifigantly weaker. That is a problem.
The Paladin is pretty Standard fare, though if there is an Exalted 1 drop, then he will be quite good, and White weenie may yet make a comeback.
It's rather hard to judge the Angel without seeing more of the set. Between that and Ajani Vengeant, perhaps we may see the rise of some kind of White Red control deck. All in all, a pretty damn good start to rumor season if you ask me!
@Otaking: I think perhaps that is why they seem to be printing absurdly efficient creatures with no Drawback, (Wooly Thoctor) in order to ensure that Exalted plays out like a mechanic, rather than a drawback itself.
Exalted is a HORRIBLE mechanic. If they made Exalted 1, Exalted 3, etc, maybe, but as is, its just a terrible mechanic. Ick. Not that the Angel is a bad limited card...
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He makes Garruk look like Squire. Come on people, he is ridiculously overpowered and you know it.
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Except that isn't true. Never say never, as "they" say.
You run 4 Sarkhans. Why? You definitely want one out 3rd turn (off of acceleration) so that 5th turn you can make 5 4/4 dragons, drop a second Sarkhan, and beat face for 25. You can't really have too many of them because you're always going to be "using them up" one way or another.
Welcome to $30+ dollar rare territory. Just makes me more unhappy about Mythics. There better be some sort of foil to these things in Alara...
Also, the art for battlegrace angel is REALLY nice.
I see what you're saying, but I just wanna point out that Exalted works for ANY creature you control that attacks alone, and not just the creature the ability is on. Btw, Preeminen Captain is pretty hot with exalt isn't it? Ok... maybe not.
I'm really, really excited now. Sarkhan Vol is nuts, and perfectly designed for aggro (as a RG 'Walker should be). He gets the "Shin Stamp of Approval." A tournament staple.
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Battlegrace angel - Nice card, probably too expensive to see play, but I like that the turn it comes into play it can affect the board.
Sarkhan Vol - Wow, nice card he really fits into any r/g deck, the problem is any deck that really takes advantage of him would rather have garruk. I mean his first ability only matters if you have creatures, his second ability relies on your opponent to have some, and the ultimate is great. but garruk provides a bigger benifit to creatures the second turn he's in play.
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but 5 dragons!?!?! WHAT?!?!
thats crazy!
basically says wrath next turn or DIE!!!!
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Exalted seems to be less of a WW ability and more of a White control style ability... reminds me of the old W/U lockdown decks where you would swing with a Serra Angel and keep the enemy from doing ANYTHING.
If there are a few Good control creatures with exalted expect it to play well... something like Goldmeadow Harrier for 1W with Exalted would be really good for control.
Edit: Also if the rest of the Mythic rares end up being along the lines of the Overlord than I think we'll be fine. The New Ajani isn't too great, Tezzeret is very limited in the decks he can be used in, and as it has been said Garruk is better in most decks that would use Vol. Even if Tezzeret and Vol end up at 15+ (Yes tezzeret will settle... he will NOT remain $100 for a playset) than 2 out of 15 total Mythics at that price isn't too bad. That seems to be the usual for sets anyway... 2-3 cards at 10-15+.
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exalted is pretty interesting. it rewards you for casting lots of them yet holding them back.