Can it really be called an ambush when you're showing them the allies that will be coming up?
Yes, this! Based on the name I would think something more like a Sneak Attack ability.
And considering allies go across all 5 colors, if we're getting an "ally lord" in red/white, why are they giving him an ability that is so out of color? blah blah blah Goblin Ringleader I know, but c'mon, card selection and fiddling with the top of your deck is not red and not white. Each color may get it occasionally, particularly as part of a cycle, but this is putting it as the marquee ability of a single red/white legend.
edited to add: If this was a 2/2 haste for RW with this ability, I'd be intrigued. At least the art is awesome.
Eh, was it really too much to ask for an ally to go to your hand? I am really interested to see the competitive ally support we get though.
IT would be bah-roken. It is easily repeatable.
As it is not likely enough for t1 standars or... I don't know, I only really care for limited sealed and and casual. In these environment I can see alot of fun potential on this card.
This guy is more pushed than any of the Allies in original Zen block, and I love it. Well balanced, and should be a player in any Ally decks if those become a thing (which I think there's a good chance of).
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Really difficult to gauge how much impact this could have without knowing more about the Ally theme. At face value, it seems a bit underwhelming. However, with the right supporting cast...I mean, your opponent can't just let you sit there and choose the best card in the top four every turn from T4 on. Not as long as you're doing anything that resembles playing an efficient game of Magic.
Depending on what else we get for allies, this could be incredibly good. Ensuring that every card you draw for the rest of the game is gas is a big game - especially when your entire side of the board is getting multiple buffs and triggering multiple abilities every time you cast something.
Eh, was it really too much to ask for an ally to go to your hand? I am really interested to see the competitive ally support we get though.
IT would be bah-roken. It is easily repeatable.
As it is not likely enough for t1 standars or... I don't know, I only really care for limited sealed and and casual. In these environment I can see alot of fun potential on this card.
But the revealing clause seems very unnecessary.
It'd be good and edgy I know that. Still dies to sorcery speed removal on his "combo." Still outclassed by Siege Rhino.
This is very nice, in a dedicated Ally deck he can filter your draws for as long as more allies can join the fight, and he ensures that basically you'll get more allies later.
And... the worst commander color pair just got worse.
Come on. Adding a turd like this doesn't make it worse - it just makes us all sad because this guy is literally the worst general RW can offer for a Ally themed EDH deck.
This guy is more pushed than any of the Allies in original Zen block, and I love it. Well balanced, and should be a player in any Ally decks if those become a thing (which I think there's a good chance of).
The real question is is there any space for more 4-drops in Ally decks, given that they probably will want to be playing 4 Gideons and 4 Collected Companies. I doubt that there will be enough 4-drop slots for Munda.
And... the worst commander color pair just got worse.
Not sure how adding something makes it worse. Card doesn't seem good but hyperbole doesn't get us anywhere.
It gets people to take flippant remarks seriously, so there's that going for it.
I just hope the Boros commander(s) from the Precon this Fall are more interesting. I feel bad for fans of allies getting the short stick here, but there is hope for a powerful ally commander in other colors.
This guy is more pushed than any of the Allies in original Zen block, and I love it. Well balanced, and should be a player in any Ally decks if those become a thing (which I think there's a good chance of).
The real question is is there any space for more 4-drops in Ally decks, given that they probably will want to be playing 4 Gideons and 4 Collected Companies. I doubt that there will be enough 4-drop slots for Munda.
Yeah, pretty poor position as far as curve goes. Since the fetch dual manabase should make Naya pretty easy, that might squeeze him out of this Standard (although something like 4 Gideon, 3 CoCo, 2 Munda wouldn't surprise me). Once KTK rotates out, there might be non-green ally decks, which would have more room.
All very speculative of course, but the power is there.
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I actually like this guy. He is pretty much a 95% guarantee that you will never brick hard while in topdeck mode, and a 3/4 haste body isn't too far below the curve. I say playable in Standard.
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BFZ continues to print things that seem like market research gone awry. "People like allies, and want an ally commander!" And then they proceed to design one that is useless in Modern and useless in Commander. Wonderful, guys, thanks. I guess it's the thought that counts.
Strong in Limited, though, and has interesting utility if allies ends up as a standard deck, but still. Such fail.
I think for it being in those colors, it should have been SEARCH then put the 4 on top. Let's face it... those colors have garbage tutors in commander unless they are gobbos or equipment.
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To the people that say that a card needs to be a higher rarity because of Limited... I hate you guys so much. I present to you with this.
It's a 3/4 with haste for 4 that gets bonuses from cards like Tajuru Warcaller, and people are calling it jank because it has an additional ability that lets you fix your draws?
And why are we assuming there won't be a WUBRG Ally legend just because we've seen a RW Ally legend? Granted, I personally am not expecting an WUBRG Ally legend as making one that is flavorful and compelling would be difficult; the best ways to make it work would be to portray it as either a coalition of Ally leaders or as a five color Elemental Ally. And hey, there's always Oath of the Gatesworn. Gotta save some goodies for that, right?
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Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
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all we need now is some more reliable mana allies and we have ally combo in modern. Too bad it will actually suck. Although on the other hand this guy seems stupid good with vial. Nearly every topdeck will be the right number to vial in and will make it that much easier to chain instant speed allies with Kabira Evangel on board. Also this guy seems made to be at the top of a allies coco list.
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Not sure how adding something makes it worse. Card doesn't seem good but hyperbole doesn't get us anywhere.
Yes, this! Based on the name I would think something more like a Sneak Attack ability.
And considering allies go across all 5 colors, if we're getting an "ally lord" in red/white, why are they giving him an ability that is so out of color? blah blah blah Goblin Ringleader I know, but c'mon, card selection and fiddling with the top of your deck is not red and not white. Each color may get it occasionally, particularly as part of a cycle, but this is putting it as the marquee ability of a single red/white legend.
edited to add: If this was a 2/2 haste for RW with this ability, I'd be intrigued. At least the art is awesome.
As it is not likely enough for t1 standars or... I don't know, I only really care for limited sealed and and casual. In these environment I can see alot of fun potential on this card.
But the revealing clause seems very unnecessary.
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It'd be good and edgy I know that. Still dies to sorcery speed removal on his "combo." Still outclassed by Siege Rhino.
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The real question is is there any space for more 4-drops in Ally decks, given that they probably will want to be playing 4 Gideons and 4 Collected Companies. I doubt that there will be enough 4-drop slots for Munda.
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It gets people to take flippant remarks seriously, so there's that going for it.
I just hope the Boros commander(s) from the Precon this Fall are more interesting. I feel bad for fans of allies getting the short stick here, but there is hope for a powerful ally commander in other colors.
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Yeah, pretty poor position as far as curve goes. Since the fetch dual manabase should make Naya pretty easy, that might squeeze him out of this Standard (although something like 4 Gideon, 3 CoCo, 2 Munda wouldn't surprise me). Once KTK rotates out, there might be non-green ally decks, which would have more room.
All very speculative of course, but the power is there.
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Meanwhile, Ally fans didn't get their WUBRG Ally Legend.
Why.
It's Kratos! (Kor version) on his quest to slay the Eldrazi and avenge his family!
Strong in Limited, though, and has interesting utility if allies ends up as a standard deck, but still. Such fail.
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Then I read "on top of library" and I was like
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And why are we assuming there won't be a WUBRG Ally legend just because we've seen a RW Ally legend? Granted, I personally am not expecting an WUBRG Ally legend as making one that is flavorful and compelling would be difficult; the best ways to make it work would be to portray it as either a coalition of Ally leaders or as a five color Elemental Ally. And hey, there's always Oath of the Gatesworn. Gotta save some goodies for that, right?
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.