Just a fun legendary I imagined for the D&D set. This would be an ancient black dragon that became a dracolich. It's kind of a slow, inevitable threat that plays well in its color. I could see it being the head of a theme deck or something, maybe like the flagship card for Black.
Rotwing, Dracolich4BB
Legendary Creature - Dragon Zombie (Rare)
Flying
At the beginning of your upkeep, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
You may cast Rotwing, Dracolich from your graveyard by sacrificing a creature in addition to paying its other costs.
4/4
Rotwing's Breath3BB
Sorcery (Uncommon)
Destroy target creature.
You may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
I think I'd want Rotwing's Breath to cost at least 5 for limited. Unconditional removal is usually costed at 4 these days but the fact that the gravedigger ability isn't optional helps I guess. Either way I like the design was just trying to pin down how powerful it would likely be as a 2 for 1 in a normal limited set.
As for Rotwing I love the design. It's exactly the sort of slow value creature I gravitate towards. Just does everything I want to do in a game of magic even if it's probably way to slow for competitive play. I just adore it.
I think I'd want Rotwing's Breath to cost at least 5 for limited. Unconditional removal is usually costed at 4 these days but the fact that the gravedigger ability isn't optional helps I guess. Either way I like the design was just trying to pin down how powerful it would likely be as a 2 for 1 in a normal limited set.
As for Rotwing I love the design. It's exactly the sort of slow value creature I gravitate towards. Just does everything I want to do in a game of magic even if it's probably way to slow for competitive play. I just adore it.
Yeah I suppose so could see what you mean about Rotwing's Breath. I'll up it to 5 mana.
Also I am glad you like Rotwing! I would love for Wizards to print something like this, as it feels like it could be a strong budget card with a lot of flavor and would find a home in many decks.
I think sorcery goes a bit of the way towards making it balanced. As does the fact that the raise dead is mandatory so you can't cast it without a target in the bin. It's definitely on the strong side but I think it would be printable as a top black uncommon for a set.
Yes. The actual card is Badass. The two suggested cards look good also. The breath could possibly be instant. That's pushing it, but maybe so. Power creep is a real thing.
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Rotwing, Dracolich 4BB
Legendary Creature - Dragon Zombie (Rare)
Flying
At the beginning of your upkeep, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
You may cast Rotwing, Dracolich from your graveyard by sacrificing a creature in addition to paying its other costs.
4/4
Rotwing's Breath 3BB
Sorcery (Uncommon)
Destroy target creature.
You may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
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As for Rotwing I love the design. It's exactly the sort of slow value creature I gravitate towards. Just does everything I want to do in a game of magic even if it's probably way to slow for competitive play. I just adore it.
Yeah I suppose so could see what you mean about Rotwing's Breath. I'll up it to 5 mana.
Also I am glad you like Rotwing! I would love for Wizards to print something like this, as it feels like it could be a strong budget card with a lot of flavor and would find a home in many decks.
Dunes of Zairo
SHANDALAR
Innistrad - The Darkest Night
~THE RAVNICAN CONSORTIUM~
A Community Set
Commander: Allies & Adversaries
Rotwing seems solid and balanced. Might even be okay at 3BB.
I think WotC read your mind.