Hey all, just wanted to make a post and discuss what new cards from M15 are coming to the Pauper format that may make a splash.
So far, the only three cards that I could potentially see as making waves are:
Heliod's Pilgrim - just wow, one of my favorite cards of M15 so far; to me this slots right into hexproof as a way to find auras you need. Maybe as a 1 or 2-of?
*edit* after thinking about it some more, I really think this card could enable some sort of aura toolbox deck, with a bunch of 1-of auras in either the main or sideboard as answers to cards etc. Hate cards such as Mask of Law and Grace, removal like Journey to Nowhere, or pump like Armadillo Cloak. I've already begun brewing
Void Snare - may be a new staple for blue decks? Seems good in practically any deck that runs the color, particularly Delver.
Frost Lynx - this one I'm a bit more skeptical about seeing play, but it's effect is nice. Could possibly see play in a control deck of some sort.
Inferno Fist Looks good to me! It seems like a good choice for a Red Weenie deck.
Heliod's Pilgrim definitely caught my attention though. He's at a great cost to definitely see play in Pauper!
Void Snare is great too, I'm not a fan of Sorcery bounce spells but it's one mana and can hit any troublesome permanents so I'll make an exception.
Frost Lynx is pretty nice and looks good for limited play, but I'm not sure how it will be in Pauper. The freeze effect has been around in Pauper in different forms like Frost Breath and Crippling Chill but I haven't seen anyone use it. Will adding a body to it change anything? I'm not sure it will but I could be wrong.
Borderland Marauder was spoiled! That looks mighty attractive for Red Aggro! It's a Gore-House Chainwalker that can block if needed (but I'm sure I'll just turn him sideways). Marauder? I hardly know her!
I guess as Keldon Marauders 4-8? It's a decent card but I believe there are others that are potentially better (this is without looking up other cards).
I too like Triplicate Spirits in a shell like you suggested. I wish there were more common anthems!
Oh jeez! Generator Servant looks very interesting! He gives ramp and haste to a mono red deck and he could even be great in a Gruul deck. I'm surprised he's a common!
Oh jeez! Generator Servant looks very interesting! He gives ramp and haste to a mono red deck and he could even be great in a Gruul deck. I'm surprised he's a common!
The best thing is that you aren't limited to use it all in one spell, so you could easily cast 2 (hasted!) Keldon Marauders... And even in standard it has some crazy plays available like Borderland Marauder or Gore-House Chainwalker.
After Triplicate Spirits and Heliod's Pilgrim, I think Generator Servant is probably one of the better cards to come out this set. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a home quite yet for Spirits or Generator in a current deck!
Yes, being able to cast 2 creatures with that mana would be really optimal. It's cool that it bumps you up to 5 mana on turn 3, on top of speeding up your clock with hasted creatures. Just a generally powerful, explosive card.
Standard Pauper could get kinda interesting, for those who play.
I could see Undergrowth Crasher as a 1-2 of in a Dredge deck, but it might not even be that good, as it has no evasion at all, and 4 mana is pretty hefty.
I'd say forget about the Crasher. He's going to be okay in limited for people playing U/R, but he has no deck to fit in, especially at that cost. I see no hope.
So far, the only three cards that I could potentially see as making waves are:
Heliod's Pilgrim - just wow, one of my favorite cards of M15 so far; to me this slots right into hexproof as a way to find auras you need. Maybe as a 1 or 2-of?
*edit* after thinking about it some more, I really think this card could enable some sort of aura toolbox deck, with a bunch of 1-of auras in either the main or sideboard as answers to cards etc. Hate cards such as Mask of Law and Grace, removal like Journey to Nowhere, or pump like Armadillo Cloak. I've already begun brewing
Void Snare - may be a new staple for blue decks? Seems good in practically any deck that runs the color, particularly Delver.
Frost Lynx - this one I'm a bit more skeptical about seeing play, but it's effect is nice. Could possibly see play in a control deck of some sort.
Thoughts?
Heliod's Pilgrim definitely caught my attention though. He's at a great cost to definitely see play in Pauper!
Void Snare is great too, I'm not a fan of Sorcery bounce spells but it's one mana and can hit any troublesome permanents so I'll make an exception.
Frost Lynx is pretty nice and looks good for limited play, but I'm not sure how it will be in Pauper. The freeze effect has been around in Pauper in different forms like Frost Breath and Crippling Chill but I haven't seen anyone use it. Will adding a body to it change anything? I'm not sure it will but I could be wrong.
I too like Triplicate Spirits in a shell like you suggested. I wish there were more common anthems!
The best thing is that you aren't limited to use it all in one spell, so you could easily cast 2 (hasted!) Keldon Marauders... And even in standard it has some crazy plays available like Borderland Marauder or Gore-House Chainwalker.
I love when red get's new toys.
Yes, being able to cast 2 creatures with that mana would be really optimal. It's cool that it bumps you up to 5 mana on turn 3, on top of speeding up your clock with hasted creatures. Just a generally powerful, explosive card.
Standard Pauper could get kinda interesting, for those who play.
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Another interesting card is Glacial Crasher but I'm not too sure if he'll find a place or if he's actually any good at that cost. Interesting though!
I'd say forget about the Crasher. He's going to be okay in limited for people playing U/R, but he has no deck to fit in, especially at that cost. I see no hope.
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BRSacrificial AggroBR
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EDH
BRRakdos, Lord of PingersBR
GTitania, Protector of ArgothG
UB Ramses OverdarkUB
Sig by Ace5301 of Ace of Spades Studio