It's from WOTC--or at least that's what Usman said on FB. So, I guess this goes right into just about every cube. Izzet has gotten pretty hooked up recently.
This is a really cool card. It is powerful without being just broken, helps out various archetypes, and is finally a card you can open and be pulled into Izzet.
The only question is what to cut...currently running:
Fire // Ice
Izzet Charm
Ral Zarek
Steam Augury
This is a really cool card. It is powerful without being just broken, helps out various archetypes, and is finally a card you can open and be pulled into Izzet.
The only question is what to cut...currently running:
Fire // Ice
Izzet Charm
Ral Zarek
Steam Augury
Looking at Steam Augury probably.
Yeah Steam Augury is the cut I will make also, though I still run Electrolyze.
This guy is the stone cold nut, AMAZING!
Only reservation I have is running 2 planeswalkers in my 3 card izzet section, this "problem" has never come up before.
Think I just gotta run them both since they're both so strong.
This is amazing! Question: with the emblem on play, If I burn my opponent with a spell and redirect it to a planeswalker, do I gain control of the planeswalker? I'm guessing no, since techincally the spell is targeting the player.
I assume this set product will have foils since it's sold in Booster form?
Because man, this is like a $200+ foil from day one, and going nowhere but up. Vintage/ Cube/ EDH/ possibly Legacy foil mythic rare in a product that's unlikely to be opened anywhere close to a standard legal product, and doesn't get MTGO redemptions? Dear lord, this thing is gonna be pricy.
So I quickly checked my cube for spells that target and after filtering all that destroy/bounce the target, there is not that much left. Reckless charge, Rancor, Vines of Vastwood, Tragic Slip (when not morbid) are the non-burn ones. So pretty much targeted burn that does not kill creatures is where it's gonna be. No spells to gain control of lands, artifacts, planeswalkers or enchantments, unless you counter the targeting spell itself. I wish the emblem would have had an extra clause: Counter the targeted spell". It would have made the ultimate much more useful in the cube environment.
Oh well, the two first abilities are very nice in powered cubes. I guess stealing creatures is not bad either
Not sure there is really anything to complain about here. This guy is just flat out nuts. Effectively 4 loyalty for 3 mana is pretty huge. I'm glad he doesn't have a way to defend himself as that would make him just too good. I'm going to be so happy with stealing my opponents mana rocks or swords or really any artifact! Auto include!
So I quickly checked my cube for spells that target and after filtering all that destroy/bounce the target, there is not that much left. Reckless charge, Rancor, Vines of Vastwood, Tragic Slip (when not morbid) are the non-burn ones. So pretty much targeted burn that does not kill creatures is where it's gonna be. No spells to gain control of lands, artifacts, planeswalkers or enchantments, unless you counter the targeting spell itself. I wish the emblem would have had an extra clause: Counter the targeted spell". It would have made the ultimate much more useful in the cube environment.
Oh well, the two first abilities are very nice in powered cubes. I guess stealing creatures is not bad either
Wow that is a quick check, and good point. The ultimate is basically for creatures in cube environment.
I have to add that for the removal spells, if you "kill" a creature with a leaves play effect (Kamigawa Dragons - if you still play them, Lark, or Wurmcoil Engine), you get to control the effect. If these are the pesky creatures with regenerate or indestructible, it works for you too. One thing that does not work is Undying and Persist.
A great card! wow Izzet is going to have a huge upgrade. Hope this PW is affordable!
His ultimate turns all of your Auras with enchant creature that are beneficial into "Make your own Yavimaya's Embrace." While it'd never happen, imagine an Angelic Destiny following his emblem.
wtf, this card is busted... Especially in powered cubes.
Im in disebelief.
In the matchups it's bad in, it's still a faithless looting engine which isnt the absolute worst (not good)
But in matchups its good in, It's beyond insane. Threatening to steal multiple powerful artifacts a game, mixed in with faithless lootings is completly bananas for 3 mana.
375 unpowered cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/601ac624832cdf1039947588
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Definitely an upgrade to the current selection of Izzet cube cards.
Source?
My 450 Cube
Mothership.
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The only question is what to cut...currently running:
Fire // Ice
Izzet Charm
Ral Zarek
Steam Augury
Looking at Steam Augury probably.
Yeah Steam Augury is the cut I will make also, though I still run Electrolyze.
My 450 Cube
No testing required. Will do work for years and years.
Cube list thread
Cubetutor
Only reservation I have is running 2 planeswalkers in my 3 card izzet section, this "problem" has never come up before.
Think I just gotta run them both since they're both so strong.
Yeah, do that.
I used to write cube articles on StarCityGames, now for GatheringMagic and podcast about cube (w/Antknee42.)
Cubetutor link - 380 Peasant Cube
Because man, this is like a $200+ foil from day one, and going nowhere but up. Vintage/ Cube/ EDH/ possibly Legacy foil mythic rare in a product that's unlikely to be opened anywhere close to a standard legal product, and doesn't get MTGO redemptions? Dear lord, this thing is gonna be pricy.
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Tasigur, the Golden Fang
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Yasova Dragonclaw
Oh well, the two first abilities are very nice in powered cubes. I guess stealing creatures is not bad either
Wow that is a quick check, and good point. The ultimate is basically for creatures in cube environment.
I have to add that for the removal spells, if you "kill" a creature with a leaves play effect (Kamigawa Dragons - if you still play them, Lark, or Wurmcoil Engine), you get to control the effect. If these are the pesky creatures with regenerate or indestructible, it works for you too. One thing that does not work is Undying and Persist.
A great card! wow Izzet is going to have a huge upgrade. Hope this PW is affordable!
https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/3pq
Cubetutor link - 380 Peasant Cube
Im in disebelief.
In the matchups it's bad in, it's still a faithless looting engine which isnt the absolute worst (not good)
But in matchups its good in, It's beyond insane. Threatening to steal multiple powerful artifacts a game, mixed in with faithless lootings is completly bananas for 3 mana.
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