The Haunt of Hightower
The Haunt of Hightower
Flying, lifelink
Whenever The Haunt of Hightower attacks, defending player discards a card.
Whenever a card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, put a +1/+1 counter on The Haunt of Hightower.
It drains vitality from those it touches.
illus. Lius Lasahido # 273/259
Oracle Text
Flying, lifelink
Whenever The Haunt of Hightower attacks, defending player discards a card.
Whenever a card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, put a +1/+1 counter on The Haunt of Hightower.
...and you’re legendary now. How on earth didn’t I register that until now.
Is it comparable to the awesomeness of Niv-Mizzet, Parun? I don't think so, but I think that this offers another great finisher for Control strategies in Standard. I think it could easily be built around and incorporated into the Control archetype that is represented in this delightful Standard format.