MTG Salvation

Wow this is a lot of text.


However, as sad as it is to have to ask, will this replace Vine Mare? Discard isn't as relevant in Standard, and people being able to pay the extra two to kill it....

Did you guys forget about Nicol Bolas, the Ravager? Grixis will still see play and get stronger post rotation with the guild support and upgraded mana base. This card was designed to hose Bolas because you get a free 6/6. It will certainly replace Vine Mare maindeck because it also blocks Chainwhirler in combat unlike the horse. These are not fringe examples and very possibly could be the interactions the first few weeks of Standard. Monogreen stompy also doesnt care about the clause as much (except Vivian Reid) because it plays dudes.

I don't see it replacing Vine Mare. Too many down sides.

This is a sweet card. I like it. Very evergreen.

Very powerful for Standard, likely will be an all-star unless the ground is littered with deathtouch or something.

This is an interesting card that lets either play pay a cost that comes with a benefit and drawback for whichever player activates it. It's actually pretty easy to kill, just makes the removal spell cost 2 more.

Think about it this way: You get this down on the board, and you won't really need to cast any more spells. Then all your opponent's removal suddenly costs 2 more if they want to deal with this guy. This is so much better than most of you are giving it credit for, and I can see it being a Standard staple.

Agreed. With blue counterspells people will hate it. They pay the extra mana to cast a removal to have it negated? People will think twice.

I realize that the owner can also pay 2 in order to be able to cast other creatures... Very original concept.

*non*creature spells. You can still play creatures without having to lower the shields on him.