The problem with defining this format by what is "fun" is that everyone seems to define fun as what they don't lose to. If you keep losing to easily answered cards, that means you should improve your deck. If you don't want to improve your deck, then you should come to peace with the idea that you are going to lose because you chose to not interact with better strategies.
I like this card. The way I see it, this makes it easier to close out the game very efficiently. Basically cycles your dead cards and lets you wreck face regardless of blockers. This is perfect for decks with low creature counts (ex. control) where card quality and a reliable clock can often make the difference between winning or not.
Oh this is awesome. Even ignoring the madness enabler, it filters your hand for just 2 mana, AND it's usable off the bat! I can't wait to use this card - if not in standard, definitely in commander.
What do you guys think of this card in G/B Delirium? Bins a card, great with Grim Flayer, counts towards delirium usually, sometimes card draw?
This. I was looking for an artifact card in this set to upgrade Terrarion in Flayer.dec, for a while I thought I might use the black Puzzleknot, but now I realize this is what I was looking for.
Not a fan. It's a slow red-type looter and costs mana and we're not in a madness block. Also, the way it works, outside of untapping shenanigan, you have to pay that 2 mana during your upkeep, before you see what cards you'll draw for the turn or anything.
We are, however, in a format with Standard madness - which is still applicable. Whirler Rogue saw some decent rogue deck play (haha) - I think this might too.
This feels like a leftover conspiracy card and not a good one.
I KNEW something was bugging me about the card! Yes, this is it. It feels like it belongs on Fiora.
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Rose tint my world, keep me safe from my trouble and pain.
MTGS Wikia Article about "New World Order"
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.
PSA to everyone who keeps forgetting about the Reserved List:
You're on a website dedicated to talking about MtG. You're only a few keystrokes away from finding out what cards are on the Reserved List. You're also only a few keystrokes away from finding out why some cards on the Reserved List got foil printings in FtV, as Judge promos, or whatnot, as well as why that won't happen again. Stop doing this.
So, metalcraft (but not called metalcraft) and inspired (but not called inspired).
Anyone want to take bets on whether we'll see domain, threshold, landfall, hellbent, bloodrush, delirium, battalion, raid, ferocious, or forecast (but not named) next?
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Card advantage is not the same thing as card draw. Something for 2B cannot be strictly worse than something for BBB or 3BB. If you're taking out Swords to Plowshares for Plummet, you're a fool. Stop doing these things!
MTGS Wikia Article about "New World Order"
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.
PSA to everyone who keeps forgetting about the Reserved List:
You're on a website dedicated to talking about MtG. You're only a few keystrokes away from finding out what cards are on the Reserved List. You're also only a few keystrokes away from finding out why some cards on the Reserved List got foil printings in FtV, as Judge promos, or whatnot, as well as why that won't happen again. Stop doing this.
I would want to pit it against Hanweir, the Writhing Township
TOWN FIGHT TOWN FIGHT TOWN FIGHT!
Ghirapur would totally winThis. I was looking for an artifact card in this set to upgrade Terrarion in Flayer.dec, for a while I thought I might use the black Puzzleknot, but now I realize this is what I was looking for.
We are, however, in a format with Standard madness - which is still applicable. Whirler Rogue saw some decent rogue deck play (haha) - I think this might too.
I KNEW something was bugging me about the card! Yes, this is it. It feels like it belongs on Fiora.
PIERCE THE HEAVENS WITH YOUR DRILL
ROW ROW FIGHT THE CONSULS
My brother commented that Voltaic Key + Key to the City creates a key chain.
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.
OMG that's a golden quote! Nice one!
Love this card. Feels like an equipment but glad it's not.
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Anyone want to take bets on whether we'll see domain, threshold, landfall, hellbent, bloodrush, delirium, battalion, raid, ferocious, or forecast (but not named) next?
On phasing:
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.
I think it's great. Maybe even make it Jund and throw in some fiery tempers for added value.