Honestly, I'm disappointed with the Scourge because it feels like a waste in a multiplayer pack when it would fit just fine in a Standard expansion. Wizards ought to be exploring multiplayer design space so even tho it's bad I like Fortunate Few more.,
I actually kinda agree about the dragon, seems like it would be a fine Glorybringer-esque rare for a standard environment, though it being printed here does not prevent that from actually happening in the future. Toxic Deluge was popular enough in every format that it was reprinted in Eternal Masters.
With regards to the politics spell... compared to how some of the will of the council or previous cards of this ilk were worded, and their power level, this one just falls absurdly short. Another poster pointed out it would be a great Arch Enemy card, which I agree with, would have rather seen it in an Archenemy set. But that really is me just nit-picking.
Agreed. I definitely would have loved to have this during the DRAGONS of Tarkir block. Would have been neat, and possibly opened up some new strategies. As is, it is a really cool card. I'm definitely thinking about getting the dragon deck now.
Flavorwise, zombified Dragons on Tarkir are going to be rare because Silumgar, the head of the necromantic brood, has forbidden the practice of turning Dragons into Zombies.
Boneyard Scourge wants in to Meren's deck so, so badly. A pity there aren't more BG Dragons to play with her. But Jund Dragons are always a thing...
Private Mod Note
():
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
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.
Fortunate Few feels like it loses out to Tragic Arrogance and Cataclysmic Gearhulk as far as being a political card. I just see everyone leaving each other with the absolutely worst card on the field possible on the resolution of the entire affair.
Private Mod Note
():
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
1. (Ravnica Allegiance): You can't keep a good esper control deck down... Or Wilderness Reclamation... or Gates...
2. (War of the Spark): Guys, I know what we need! We need a cycle of really idiotic flavor text victory cards! Jace's Triumph...
3. (War of the Spark): Lets make the format with control have even more control!
To post a comment, please login or register a new account.
Agreed. I definitely would have loved to have this during the DRAGONS of Tarkir block. Would have been neat, and possibly opened up some new strategies. As is, it is a really cool card. I'm definitely thinking about getting the dragon deck now.
Boneyard Scourge wants in to Meren's deck so, so badly. A pity there aren't more BG Dragons to play with her. But Jund Dragons are always a thing...
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.
1. (Ravnica Allegiance): You can't keep a good esper control deck down... Or Wilderness Reclamation... or Gates...
2. (War of the Spark): Guys, I know what we need! We need a cycle of really idiotic flavor text victory cards! Jace's Triumph...
3. (War of the Spark): Lets make the format with control have even more control!