Found these on Magic.TCGplayer.com's Facebook (from my phone), can't find any other threads on here about all ten champions. Unfortunately I can't get on Facebook on my work computer, so if someone else can hop over there and upload the images, it'd be great.
So here are all ten guild champions!
Orzhov: Teysa, Envy of Ghosts
Gruul: Ruric-Thar, The Unbowed
Dimir: Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Azorius: Lavinia of the Tenth
Simic: Vorel of the Hull Clade
Selesnya: Emmara Tandris
Boros: Tajic, Blade of the Legion
Golgari: Valroz, the Scar-Striped
Rakdos: Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch
Izzet: Melek, Izzet Paragon
Here's hoping Teysa and Vosk aren't over-costed. Circu and Teysa 1.0 were both great johnny cards.
If Teysa is the Envoy/Envy of Ghosts, that would imply some association with cards in exile or graveyard. Maybe a Séance like ability.
Vosk as a Mind Drinker; I'm going to assume now that he's a vampire specter that entombs instead of discard. Would go well with Lazav. But Lazav costs 4, so for synergy, Vosk should cost 3.
I'm more curious as to the turn drops they'll all be on, as that'll impact their playability compared to the what exists in Standard/Block. Ruric falls in a pretty spartan drop on the Green and Red scales.
Dimir already has a crowded 4-5 drop, and Boros could use more in the 4-drop (Innistrad Red not-wthistanding).
Teysa could be the Envy of Ghosts because perhaps she has truly ascended in the ranks of the Orzhov, and she is immortal, but she still looks extremely full of life (Obviously, she's attractive and young and even better looking than before.) so other ghosts envy her?
Or, she's the envoy of ghosts, because she basically twerks for spirit tokens.
I wonder what Golgari's champion is going to be like.
I hope he has regenerate. That's literally all I want. I don't know why Jarad just didn't have regenerate instead of that horrid painful sacrifice lands recovery ability. Who the flex would want to pay that cost? Regenerate would've been way better, so I hope this guy gets it.
All in all, I wouldn't be surprised if some of the champions far surpass the guild leaders in usefulness and power. It seems that Ruric Thar already blows Borborygymos out of the water.
I'm hoping Lavinia will lean towards the aggro/tempo aspect of the Azorius, something like:
Lavinia of the Tenth - 1WU
Creature-Human Soldier
First Strike
Whenever Lavinia attacks, detain target creature defending player controls.
2/2
Teysa couldI hope he has regenerate. That's literally all I want. I don't know why Jarad just didn't have regenerate instead of that horrid painful sacrifice lands recovery ability. Who the flex would want to pay that cost? Regenerate would've been way better, so I hope this guy gets it.
I'm almost positive they made Jarad's land ability with EDH in mind. It's also useable in draft.
Envy of Ghosts sounds much cooler. I'll have to remember to laugh at everyone who thought it was going to be "envoy" when her card is finally revealed.
I hope he has regenerate. That's literally all I want. I don't know why Jarad just didn't have regenerate instead of that horrid painful sacrifice lands recovery ability. Who the flex would want to pay that cost? Regenerate would've been way better, so I hope this guy gets it.
They gave Jarad that ability instead of regeneration for flavor reasons, probably. In the original Ravnica block, he gets killed, but manages to bring himself back to life.
Varolz, however, is a troll. (He is described as such in The Secretist.) Considering the fact that, of all the trolls ever printed, only one doesn't have regeneration, I'd bet my right arm that Varolz can regenerate.
Envy of Ghosts sounds much cooler. I'll have to remember to laugh at everyone who thought it was going to be "envoy" when her card is finally revealed.
Teysa could be the Envy of Ghosts because perhaps she has truly ascended in the ranks of the Orzhov, and she is immortal, but she still looks extremely full of life (Obviously, she's attractive and young and even better looking than before.) so other ghosts envy her?
Or, she's the envoy of ghosts, because she basically twerks for spirit tokens.
I hope he has regenerate. That's literally all I want. I don't know why Jarad just didn't have regenerate instead of that horrid painful sacrifice lands recovery ability. Who the flex would want to pay that cost? Regenerate would've been way better, so I hope this guy gets it.
All in all, I wouldn't be surprised if some of the champions far surpass the guild leaders in usefulness and power. It seems that Ruric Thar already blows Borborygymos out of the water.
thats because Jared doesnt regenerate. He is a well know necromancer who learned how to reanimate himself after death. its a rough skill, so its expensive. As for this new guy, i could see him like a deathrite shaman fighter. He exiles creatures for counters, instants and such to regen, and land to kill. But who knows.
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Legendary Creature - Human Assassin (Rare)
First Strike. Exava can't block.
When Exava attacks, destroy another target creature and discard a card.
3/2
Maybe it should be, "When Exava attacks, discard a card. If you do, destroy another target creature."
I think it's reasonable. Against control, she'll be killing your own guys, which I think fits into the art of her corpse cloak (which I original thought was zombies charging with her). Otherwise, it's a one-for-one, albeit an imbalanced one.
Other options: "When Exava attacks, you may pay BR and discard a card. If you do, destroy target creature." Now it's a lot like Lyzolda.
Or this might be the fairest: "When Exava deals damage to an opponent, you may discard a card. If you do, destroy target creature."
Out of all of them, I think I am the most excited for Teysa. No, I'm not hopping on the bandwagon, it's just that she was cool in the story, I like the Orzhov, and DAMN that art is awesome! She feels the most human and realistic and lovely! Menacing too! I wonder what her abilities will be like. Perhaps she too can come back from the graveyard by sacrificing creatures? Envoy of Ghosts sounds like a spirit token generator... But they could be talking about Obzedat and not just regular ghosts. The suspense is killing me!
The Dimir guy could be interesting too. The Dimir are my favorite. Secretly, of course I kind of want to see an ability like Consuming Aberration except whenever your opponent casts a spell, they have to mill until they knock off a land. He also obviously has flying and is likely a vampire. Maybe he will buff himself up too, like good ol' Szazdek, chewing on memories.
Emmara obviously makes something big. I really hope she can just pay a cost and make an elemental.
Really, In the end I hope they're all along the same power level as Ruric Thar. That's all I want. Balanced, strong, but not JTMS good.
So here are all ten guild champions!
Orzhov: Teysa, Envy of Ghosts
Gruul: Ruric-Thar, The Unbowed
Dimir: Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Azorius: Lavinia of the Tenth
Simic: Vorel of the Hull Clade
Selesnya: Emmara Tandris
Boros: Tajic, Blade of the Legion
Golgari: Valroz, the Scar-Striped
Rakdos: Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch
Izzet: Melek, Izzet Paragon
Edit: added photos
Creature - Human Mutant
Whenever a creature dies, Tenek gains its creature types until end of Turn.
1/2
En route to Shawarton
Gold: 110
Inventory: Adventurer's Clothes
+Harvester's Sickle (Improved green mana draw)
+Tattered Shawl (+1 Out-of-Combat Spell Mod)
+Heirloom Locket
+Letter
Abilities: N/A
Current Goals: Establish laboratory, deliver letter
Experience: 16/20
Mana: (W/B)(W/B)
Club Flamingo WINS = 5
the photo from PAX shows it as envy, so im hard pressed to say it wont, but theres always a chance
Shout out to commandercast for keeping me entertained.
Can you link me to the other thread? I didn't see any that had all ten champions listed (at least anywhere that was easy to find).
I suspect that it will be Envoy instead of Envy. But the photo says Envy so that's what I put!
Creature - Human Mutant
Whenever a creature dies, Tenek gains its creature types until end of Turn.
1/2
En route to Shawarton
Gold: 110
Inventory: Adventurer's Clothes
+Harvester's Sickle (Improved green mana draw)
+Tattered Shawl (+1 Out-of-Combat Spell Mod)
+Heirloom Locket
+Letter
Abilities: N/A
Current Goals: Establish laboratory, deliver letter
Experience: 16/20
Mana: (W/B)(W/B)
Club Flamingo WINS = 5
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=498229
However, the guild champions are way in the middle of a long post so this might be useful for some people.
Plus, now that we know the names of all the champs, let's speculate!
Creature - Human Mutant
Whenever a creature dies, Tenek gains its creature types until end of Turn.
1/2
En route to Shawarton
Gold: 110
Inventory: Adventurer's Clothes
+Harvester's Sickle (Improved green mana draw)
+Tattered Shawl (+1 Out-of-Combat Spell Mod)
+Heirloom Locket
+Letter
Abilities: N/A
Current Goals: Establish laboratory, deliver letter
Experience: 16/20
Mana: (W/B)(W/B)
Club Flamingo WINS = 5
Here's hoping Teysa and Vosk aren't over-costed. Circu and Teysa 1.0 were both great johnny cards.
If Teysa is the Envoy/Envy of Ghosts, that would imply some association with cards in exile or graveyard. Maybe a Séance like ability.
Vosk as a Mind Drinker; I'm going to assume now that he's a vampire specter that entombs instead of discard. Would go well with Lazav. But Lazav costs 4, so for synergy, Vosk should cost 3.
Well, her old card did crap out spirit tokens, so it might be implying something like that.
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Dimir already has a crowded 4-5 drop, and Boros could use more in the 4-drop (Innistrad Red not-wthistanding).
Or, she's the envoy of ghosts, because she basically twerks for spirit tokens.
I hope he has regenerate. That's literally all I want. I don't know why Jarad just didn't have regenerate instead of that horrid painful sacrifice lands recovery ability. Who the flex would want to pay that cost? Regenerate would've been way better, so I hope this guy gets it.
All in all, I wouldn't be surprised if some of the champions far surpass the guild leaders in usefulness and power. It seems that Ruric Thar already blows Borborygymos out of the water.
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That seems a bit underpowered. Besides, Archon of the Triumvirate beat her to it.
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I'm almost positive they made Jarad's land ability with EDH in mind. It's also useable in draft.
Envy of Ghosts sounds much cooler. I'll have to remember to laugh at everyone who thought it was going to be "envoy" when her card is finally revealed.
I am hoping for a cool aggro or midrange creature! Like a Lotleth Troll on steriods!
And I really hope they do not put the champs in the intro decks, they might be under powered then.
But if you look at Ruric Thar I doubt that they will be under powered.
They gave Jarad that ability instead of regeneration for flavor reasons, probably. In the original Ravnica block, he gets killed, but manages to bring himself back to life.
Varolz, however, is a troll. (He is described as such in The Secretist.) Considering the fact that, of all the trolls ever printed, only one doesn't have regeneration, I'd bet my right arm that Varolz can regenerate.
It's already been confirmed as Envoy on their facebook page.
Club Flamingo Wins: 1!
Let's hope she doesn't share the same fate as Titus' daughter.
thats because Jared doesnt regenerate. He is a well know necromancer who learned how to reanimate himself after death. its a rough skill, so its expensive. As for this new guy, i could see him like a deathrite shaman fighter. He exiles creatures for counters, instants and such to regen, and land to kill. But who knows.
Edit: semi-nath'd
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?
Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch 1BR
Legendary Creature - Human Assassin (Rare)
First Strike. Exava can't block.
When Exava attacks, destroy another target creature and discard a card.
3/2
Maybe it should be, "When Exava attacks, discard a card. If you do, destroy another target creature."
I think it's reasonable. Against control, she'll be killing your own guys, which I think fits into the art of her corpse cloak (which I original thought was zombies charging with her). Otherwise, it's a one-for-one, albeit an imbalanced one.
Other options: "When Exava attacks, you may pay BR and discard a card. If you do, destroy target creature." Now it's a lot like Lyzolda.
Or this might be the fairest: "When Exava deals damage to an opponent, you may discard a card. If you do, destroy target creature."
They wouldn't be able to ban him fast enough.
The Dimir guy could be interesting too. The Dimir are my favorite. Secretly, of course I kind of want to see an ability like Consuming Aberration except whenever your opponent casts a spell, they have to mill until they knock off a land. He also obviously has flying and is likely a vampire. Maybe he will buff himself up too, like good ol' Szazdek, chewing on memories.
Emmara obviously makes something big. I really hope she can just pay a cost and make an elemental.
Really, In the end I hope they're all along the same power level as Ruric Thar. That's all I want. Balanced, strong, but not JTMS good.
Dunes of Zairo
SHANDALAR
Innistrad - The Darkest Night
~THE RAVNICAN CONSORTIUM~
A Community Set
Commander: Allies & Adversaries