Based on the name I'd say it's reasonable to assume it is a creature which does some form of discard (like all specters).
Most likely 4 mana if it is repetative (liliana's one was a one-time discard, most other specters are 4 mana).
The name also suggests that it might be hexproof, which would fit well, because then it would be a Dimir card and a discard hexproof guy definitely has a Dimir vibe.
Also, there hasn't been a hexproof specter before, so it's a very easy fit (not too complex either).
So something like:
2BU
Flying, Hexproof
Whenever ~this~ deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
2/3
Black is not good at Flying. It's in the middle of the pack, really (and that's discounting the "Dragon bonus" in Red).
specters, demons, spirits, horrors, vampires, etc. Black historically has a leg up on White in terms of flyers, though the recent block has given us a plethora of angels and spirit flyers. White was very much relegated to the "angel bonus" until the original ravnica, actually. Now white has archons, spirits, pegasii, flying cats, too many angels, and birds.
It doesn't sound epic enough to be some beastly specter, but if it's a buy-a-box promo, it ought to be halfway decent. It could be a specter ala Drainpipe Vermin and have a conditional activated discard ability. Something like:
When ~ deals combat damage to an opponent or a planeswalker an opponent controls, you may pay B. If you do, that play discards a card at random.
Since it will be a rare, I'm guessing it will have an aggressive cost (CMC 2, either BB or 1B) and some sort of evasion, be it flying, unblockable, or intimidate.
I wouldn't expect it to be a multicolored card for the reasons already mentioned, but I could be wrong since the Buy-a-Box promo for RtR was Supreme Verdict. It might be a nice way to introduce Dimir in GTC...if that's the case, UB mana cost with my specs above would make for a pretty nice card!
Are you guys even seriouis! This is a promo for Gatecrash. A set based around guilds with two colors. Do you really think it is going to be mono colored? lol
this is definitely Dimir aligned. don't know why people would think a Specter (which is about cards) fits into Orzhov (which is about life and grave).
"Nightveil" says one of 2 things to me: hexproof (as a previous poster suggested) or, my own guess, unblockable. which on a specter would be awesome.
specters, demons, spirits, horrors, vampires, etc. Black historically has a leg up on White in terms of flyers, though the recent block has given us a plethora of angels and spirit flyers. White was very much relegated to the "angel bonus" until the original ravnica, actually. Now white has archons, spirits, pegasii, flying cats, too many angels, and birds.
No it wasn't. White has always had way more fliers than black. If you look at all the sets before Ravnica - the line you drew - White has over 60% more flying creatures than black. White has always been one of the two best colors at flying, with black a distant, distant third.
This actually could be pretty cool as a dimir card in messing with the mechanic my buds and I came up with.
Reconaissance: When ~ deals damage (lets say the shade) to a player, you may look at the top X cards of their library and put them back in the same order.
But with a specter, it could be that you could have them trash one. A bit of a variation to the "spectre" ability that fits a keyword maybe?
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I get to watch worlds develop around me.
I get to watch great leaders, terrible oppressors, and trend setters rise and fall.
Limited, Standard, Modern, everything is a different playing field I feel I can observe, but will not actually touch.
I look forward to the stories I will hear.
And more so to the ones I will watch unfold first hand.
Isn't the unknown exciting?
I know Wizards has been trying to move away from Hexproof + Evasion lately, so I'm not sure we'll be getting a cheap, flying hexproof creature. I could be wrong, though. I'm not sure when they implemented the changes.
Serpos, it's a bit of a subjective call for each mod, but for me, just a card is CCC. If you're explaining an idea, and show it in card form, you're good to go. The other mods would have to comment on their thinking.
For example, this post is fine (note I shortened it just for my own typing sake)
I'd like to see a specter that encompasses UB's qualities, like discard and mill
Dimir Specter UB
Flying
When this deals combat damage, target player discards a card, then mills a card.
However, this would not be
My guess:
Dimir Specter UB
Flying
When this deals combat damage, target player discards a card, then mills a card.
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She wants a ride on the pony, dude.
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Nightveil Specter UBB
Creature - Specter Shade
Flying
Whenever Nightveil Specter deals combat damage to a player you may draw a card. If you do reveal it, each oppenent discards cards equal to that cards converted mana cost.
2/2
Supreme Verdict was a 4 drop Uncounterable Wrath, Silverblade Paladin was a Twin Doublestriker, so over powered is meant for a buy a box
It's called "Veilborn" because Liliana (and her Veil) raised him from the dead
Most likely 4 mana if it is repetative (liliana's one was a one-time discard, most other specters are 4 mana).
The name also suggests that it might be hexproof, which would fit well, because then it would be a Dimir card and a discard hexproof guy definitely has a Dimir vibe.
Also, there hasn't been a hexproof specter before, so it's a very easy fit (not too complex either).
So something like:
2BU
Flying, Hexproof
Whenever ~this~ deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
2/3
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specters, demons, spirits, horrors, vampires, etc. Black historically has a leg up on White in terms of flyers, though the recent block has given us a plethora of angels and spirit flyers. White was very much relegated to the "angel bonus" until the original ravnica, actually. Now white has archons, spirits, pegasii, flying cats, too many angels, and birds.
VEIL - Black
SPECTER - Black
All signs point to black.
Autumn's Veil. This guy is gonna be mono-green flyer that can't be countered!
When ~ deals combat damage to an opponent or a planeswalker an opponent controls, you may pay B. If you do, that play discards a card at random.
Since it will be a rare, I'm guessing it will have an aggressive cost (CMC 2, either BB or 1B) and some sort of evasion, be it flying, unblockable, or intimidate.
I wouldn't expect it to be a multicolored card for the reasons already mentioned, but I could be wrong since the Buy-a-Box promo for RtR was Supreme Verdict. It might be a nice way to introduce Dimir in GTC...if that's the case, UB mana cost with my specs above would make for a pretty nice card!
All of that, of course, is baseless speculation.
I really can't picutre that happpening.
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"Nightveil" says one of 2 things to me: hexproof (as a previous poster suggested) or, my own guess, unblockable. which on a specter would be awesome.
this dood will have unblockable pump
WUControlWU
Commander (EDH)
WBRKaalia of the VastWBR
WRGMayael the AnimaWRG
Night (B)
Veil (U)
Feel free to tell me yours!
Reconaissance: When ~ deals damage (lets say the shade) to a player, you may look at the top X cards of their library and put them back in the same order.
But with a specter, it could be that you could have them trash one. A bit of a variation to the "spectre" ability that fits a keyword maybe?
I get to watch great leaders, terrible oppressors, and trend setters rise and fall.
Limited, Standard, Modern, everything is a different playing field I feel I can observe, but will not actually touch.
I look forward to the stories I will hear.
And more so to the ones I will watch unfold first hand.
Isn't the unknown exciting?
Standard: W/R Aggro
For example, this post is fine (note I shortened it just for my own typing sake)
However, this would not be
Also, if you guys ever have future questions, feel free to PM any of us mods or approach us on our help desks for even faster responses!
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Creature - Specter Shade
Flying
Whenever Nightveil Specter deals combat damage to a player you may draw a card. If you do reveal it, each oppenent discards cards equal to that cards converted mana cost.
2/2
Supreme Verdict was a 4 drop Uncounterable Wrath, Silverblade Paladin was a Twin Doublestriker, so over powered is meant for a buy a box
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Sedris's Hand of the Dead
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Rafiq, King of Jerkish Nature
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