A free lightning helix seems potent every attack step. Surefire beast in limited, not too sure about constructed, I doubt it will make a splash, but only time will tell
Well, at least it's pretty obvious what this ability word means: "Whenever this and two or more creatures you control attack, do SOMETHING". I doubt its variable and definitely cements boros as the aggro colours in GTC.
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Seems like quite a good ability. I feel it could get out of hand especially if this is the top end of the curve for the boros deck because it helps push through mid to late game. Will have to see further to decide its strength.
Where exactly do these previews get posted anyways?
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Dat attack trigger. Kaalia says nope. Battalion is nice because there are a bunch of things that can be done. Like here's our lighning helix (QQ). Overall the ability is not really an ability. It's just a bonus for attacking. Odric secretly has this ability.
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Also Battalion seems very open ended design wise. I could see it on enchantments, where it says 'When two creatures attack' yadda yadda, I just hope it isn't like metalcraft because where getting 3 artifacts into play at the same time was format limiting to the point that Mox Opal was only playable in Tempered Steel.dec I could just imagine the frustrations for players who finally get their 3 creatures set and ready only to have someone say "Before you declare attacks, Ultimate Price/Selesnya Charm/Searing Spear/Spot Removal your other creature to nuke your battalion bonus"
I don't know, but given the fact it takes 3 pieces to go online, and it doesn't have haste, and its cmc is 4 where an environment where sweeps will be a plenty, and in colors (not black) where playing Supreme Verdict is very scary.. I just don't see this card being standard playable. Even though the ability is AMAZING. I just think that Battalion makes players overextend in a format where playing aggro is about playing the right threats and applying the right pressure.
In sideboard? Probably. 3 toughness makes it a little easy to kill but that 3 damage to a creature, nuking a blocker, gaining life for the race and swinging sounds good. I mean I could see it blowing out a Thragtusk on Turn 5 but I think the control player that sees that thing land is either going to have an answer for it or be dead without her on board anyways. Just seems like a win moar card.
Which is a shame. I really love Lightning Helix. How about just giving us the card instead of sticking it on freaking EVERYTHING. AjaniFireliegefromShadowmooretc.
Hm, so the aggro guild is going to have built in reach? This seems good to me. This card looks okay, I wish it were a 4/4 but I really like the mechanic. Good curve topper type stuff here.
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Also Battalion seems very open ended design wise. I could see it on enchantments, where it says 'When two creatures attack' yadda yadda, I just hope it isn't like metalcraft because where getting 3 artifacts into play at the same time was format limiting to the point that Mox Opal was only playable in Tempered Steel.dec I could just imagine the frustrations for players who finally get their 3 creatures set and ready only to have someone say "Before you declare attacks, Ultimate Price/Selesnya Charm/Searing Spear/Spot Removal your other creature to nuke your battalion bonus"
I don't know, but given the fact it takes 3 pieces to go online, and it doesn't have haste, and its cmc is 4 where an environment where sweeps will be a plenty, and in colors (not black) where playing Supreme Verdict is very scary.. I just don't see this card being standard playable. Even though the ability is AMAZING. I just think that Battalion makes players overextend in a format where playing aggro is about playing the right threats and applying the right pressure.
In sideboard? Probably. 3 toughness makes it a little easy to kill but that 3 damage to a creature, nuking a blocker, gaining life for the race and swinging sounds good. I mean I could see it blowing out a Thragtusk on Turn 5 but I think the control player that sees that thing land is either going to have an answer for it or be dead without her on board anyways. Just seems like a win moar card.
Which is a shame. I really love Lightning Helix. How about just giving us the card instead of sticking it on freaking EVERYTHING. AjaniFireliegefromShadowmooretc.
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Let's hope there's something that can facilitate easy Battalion triggers.
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It doesn't seem THAT great for Limited. I think I'd rather have a Skymark Roc.
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