I actually said 'oh wow' to Aradara Express, because of Limited. It's not Ulamog's Crusher levels, but an 8/6 common with menace is not something to sneeze at. All three seem VERY solid for Limited.
Renegade Freighter could be one of the best commons in the set - a 5/4 for 3 is no joke in an aggressive deck, and crew 2 is a lot easier than crew 3 in this set. The others seem solid as well.
The "when it attacks, it gets +1/+1" on the Freighter is interesting: both that and the trample means it's much better to crew it as an attacker than as a blocker, but the timing also means it can't crew-chain into piloting Demolition Stomper by itself.
Also: TRAAAAAINS. I'm so glad we can actually cast trains in Magic now.
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The "when it attacks, it gets +1/+1" on the Freighter is interesting: both that and the trample means it's much better to crew it as an attacker than as a blocker, but the timing also means it can't crew-chain into piloting Demolition Stomper by itself.
Also: TRAAAAAINS. I'm so glad we can actually cast trains in Magic now.
Oh god. I can already hear half the players at my prerelease yelling Choooo-Choooo!!! as they swing at their opponent with these things.
Aradara Express....doesn't have haste. -_- common wizards....
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EDH:ShatterStax, Only The Strong Survive
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Mono-U Control
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
Sen Triplets
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
Derevi Stax
VolThrun
Marchesa, The Black Rose
Olivia Voldaren, Vampire Tribal
The idea of hitting an enemy planeswalker with a train is ******* hilarious.
"So what's our plan of attack, planeswalker?"
"See that train? You and three of your 'buddies' are gonna drive at that guy over yonder."
Heh... I guess I could say I like your train of thought
Food for thought... I'll let y'all choo on that!
After all, I'm on track to fill my pun quota for the day here...
But hey -- hope nobody gets here steamed about it!
(Hey what's the crazy reason for putting this in the set? The loco-motive!)
Okay I'm done.
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"It is better for all the world if, instead of waiting to execute degenerate offspring for crime or to let them starve for their imbecility, society can prevent those who are manifestly unfit from continuing their kind. The principle that sustains compulsory vaccination is broad enough to cover cutting the Fallopian tubes... Three generations of imbeciles are enough."
--Buck v Bell, 1927. This case, regarding the compulsory sterilization of inmates at mental institutions, has -- somehow -- never been overturned. Just a wee PSA for ya.
Commander:
Aurelia the Warleader - Combat Tricks and Swarm
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic - Lifegain/Lifedrain Pillowfort
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Token Assault
Meren of Clan Nel Toth - Reanimator Value
Mizzix - Out of the Box Spellslinger
I wish I could stop comparing 5/4's to Woolly Thoctar
Well this one is generally just better. No color requirement and trample are massive. Crew can even be leveraged as an advantage with pilots like Speedway Fanatic.
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Check out the thread for my cube if you have the time, and tell me how terrible it is.
Generals meant to be drafted first in a single pack of 6 cards.
And here is the actual cube, meant to be drafted in 4 regular sized packs. (60 card decks)
The idea is to play a 2 drop who's basically only useful to crew vehicles, which are mostly just somewhat large, evasive dudes? The bigger ones probably wouldn't be constructed played even if they were always dudes.
The idea is to play a 2 drop who's basically only useful to crew vehicles, which are mostly just somewhat large, evasive dudes? The bigger ones probably wouldn't be constructed played even if they were always dudes.
http://www.polygon.com/2016/9/15/12935316/magic-the-gathering-kaladesh-exclusive-mtg-vehicle-preview-cards-set-spoiler
Renegade Freighter
Artifact -- Vehicle (Common)
Whenever Renegade Freighter attacks, it gets +1/+1 and gains trample until end of turn.
Crew 2
4/3
Aradara Express
Artifact -- Vehicle (Common)
Menace
Crew 4
8/6
Ballista Charger
Artifact -- Vehicle (Uncommon)
Whenever Ballista Charger attacks, it deals 1 damage to target creature or player.
Crew 3
6/6
Past Ruminations
Links are broken, will fix in near future.
- Kaladesh
- Zendikar
- Rise of the Eldrazi
- Alara Reborn
- Innistrad <- Personal Favorite
- Dark Ascension
- Avacyn Restored
- Theros
- Return to Ravnica
- Tarkir
Also, here's the tank equivalent for the vehicle mechanic. Maybe next set they'll have power armor for a vehicle.
The Unidentified Fantastic Flying Girl.
EDH
Xenagos, the God of Stompy
The Gitrog Monster: Oppressive Value.
Marchesa, Marionette Master - Undying Robots
Yuriko, the Hydra Omnivore
I make dolls as a hobby.
"So what's our plan of attack, planeswalker?"
"See that train? You and three of your 'buddies' are gonna drive at that guy over yonder."
Also: TRAAAAAINS. I'm so glad we can actually cast trains in Magic now.
Oh god. I can already hear half the players at my prerelease yelling Choooo-Choooo!!! as they swing at their opponent with these things.
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Mono-U Control
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
Sen Triplets
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
Derevi Stax
VolThrun
Marchesa, The Black Rose
Olivia Voldaren, Vampire Tribal
Modern: Fish, JUND/Junk
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RIP Twin
Heh... I guess I could say I like your train of thought
Food for thought... I'll let y'all choo on that!
After all, I'm on track to fill my pun quota for the day here...
But hey -- hope nobody gets here steamed about it!
(Hey what's the crazy reason for putting this in the set? The loco-motive!)
Okay I'm done.
--Buck v Bell, 1927. This case, regarding the compulsory sterilization of inmates at mental institutions, has -- somehow -- never been overturned. Just a wee PSA for ya.
RIP Batman guy. I hope somebody picks up the slack now that you are gone. Sick children need their Batman.
Commander:
Aurelia the Warleader - Combat Tricks and Swarm
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic - Lifegain/Lifedrain Pillowfort
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Token Assault
Meren of Clan Nel Toth - Reanimator Value
Mizzix - Out of the Box Spellslinger
Standard:
RB Madness Vamps
Casual:
Formerly Modern Elfball
Well this one is generally just better. No color requirement and trample are massive. Crew can even be leveraged as an advantage with pilots like Speedway Fanatic.
Generals meant to be drafted first in a single pack of 6 cards.
And here is the actual cube, meant to be drafted in 4 regular sized packs. (60 card decks)
Lol definitely relevant to these cards
Funny fact I always picture smash bros 4 every time I hear this song.
I love the Prototype, but I don't see how it has synergy with any of these three cards.
But that does!
I don't think I've seen a single vehicle that's any good if I have to play a totally blank card in order to crew it.
I really hope it pans out like this. Mecha Werewolf Train Conductors sounds like a good standard deck and an excellent Adult Swim show.
Anyway, Renegade Freighter also looks solid. And LOL, trample