Exert Influence 4U (rare)
Sorcery
Converge－Gain control of target creature if its power is less than or equal to the number of colors of mana spent to cast Exert Influence.
“I can't control its mind ― I'm not even sure it has one. But I can dominate its will.”
Here's a translation (professional translator): Target a single creature. If that creature's power is less than the number of colors used to cast ~, take control of it.
I remember MaRo stating that they wanted to save full-art basics for a set that needed something extra to help it sell well, and as a result, I refused to believe that our return to Zendikar would meet that criterion.
With the majority of these other spoilers, it looks like the principle of my skepticism was horribly wrong; this set really needed more oomph unless the later spoilers are bonkers.
Here's a translation (professional translator): Target a single creature. If that creature's power is less than the number of colors used to cast ~, take control of it.
I remember MaRo stating that they wanted to save full-art basics for a set that needed something extra to help it sell well, and as a result, I refused to believe that our return to Zendikar would meet that criterion.
With the majority of these other spoilers, it looks like the principle of my skepticism was horribly wrong; this set really needed more oomph unless the later spoilers are bonkers.
Dafuq is this crap? Should be an uncommon and cost 4.
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UUU Merfolk UUU "Above the waves you may be mighty indeed, but down here you belong to me."
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UBR Cruel Control UBR "The essence of every world, every spell, and every thought is power. Nothing else matters, because nothing else exists."
-Nicol Bolas
Yeah it really should be like x+2 or something like that
I'm surprised converge seems so heavily in blue given mana isn't really blues thing. I really hope there's something like chromatic lantern to help this
Exert influence, if the name is real, is one of the laziest in the history of the game. What's next, a red sorcery called 'moderately affect creatures'?
That wouldn't do anything. The limit to any converge spell is 5. Radiant Flames with 3 Vryn Wingmare in play can still only deal 5 damage.
But yeah like everyone else is saying this spell is crap. And other than some of the really weird Eldrazi like Void Winnower the spoilers so far have been surprisingly meh so far.
hmmm how soon will "Battle for Zendikar is the worst set since Homelands" threads will start to pop up?
Not usually a set-hater, but between the underpowered cards and the awful, cringe-inducing CGI-heavy flavorless art, this set has made me feel good about my decision to take a break from MTG for a while.
That wouldn't do anything. The limit to any converge spell is 5.
But currently, you always have to pay 5. If it was XU, you could pay U (X=0) to take control of a creature with power 1, UB for power 2, UBR for power 3, etc. Yes it maxes out at 5, another con for it.
I remember MaRo stating that they wanted to save full-art basics for a set that needed something extra to help it sell well, and as a result, I refused to believe that our return to Zendikar would meet that criterion.
With the majority of these other spoilers, it looks like the principle of my skepticism was horribly wrong; this set really needed more oomph unless the later spoilers are bonkers.
Honestly I think you're onto something with that. What we've seen so far is underwhelming in most peoples books I've read, and I've barely formed an opinion on it. It could very well be a conscious move to pump up an unimpressive showing. Like RTR, this has nothing that made zendikar nor rote memorable. More pseudosunburst like this and fifth dawn will seem like something more than a box of serum visions
The people commenting on the trash art hit a point I definitely agree with though, even the recent sets I'd chalk up to poor R&D&D at least had great art direction as a redeeming quality.
Exert Influence 4U (rare)
Sorcery
Converge－Gain control of target creature if its power is less than or equal to the number of colors of mana spent to cast Exert Influence.
“I can't control its mind ― I'm not even sure it has one. But I can dominate its will.”
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Converge: Target a single creature. If that creature's power is equal to or less than the number of colors used to cast ~, take control of it.
"I don't manipulate its heart. I don't even know if it has a heart. I control its will"
Luckily it was on the spoiled webpage
Mind Control's pro (any size creature) is definitely worth it's main con (enchantment destruction).
If this was XU, then it'd be great, but as is...
Downside is the creature is probably never gonna have more than 3 power unless you're playing 5c edh and 5cmc is a lot
Meh
With the majority of these other spoilers, it looks like the principle of my skepticism was horribly wrong; this set really needed more oomph unless the later spoilers are bonkers.
Ah, didn't notice.
Sick burn, man.
What would excite you more than a 5-cmc sorcery?
I usually make fun of people who declare a set being underpowered garbage, but....This set is underpowered garbage.
Still this will completely bust games open in Limited
Level 2 in progress...
UUU Merfolk UUU
"Above the waves you may be mighty indeed, but down here you belong to me."
-Empress Galina
UBR Cruel Control UBR
"The essence of every world, every spell, and every thought is power. Nothing else matters, because nothing else exists."
-Nicol Bolas
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Spoiler EditorI'm surprised converge seems so heavily in blue given mana isn't really blues thing. I really hope there's something like chromatic lantern to help this
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That wouldn't do anything. The limit to any converge spell is 5. Radiant Flames with 3 Vryn Wingmare in play can still only deal 5 damage.
But yeah like everyone else is saying this spell is crap. And other than some of the really weird Eldrazi like Void Winnower the spoilers so far have been surprisingly meh so far.
Not usually a set-hater, but between the underpowered cards and the awful, cringe-inducing CGI-heavy flavorless art, this set has made me feel good about my decision to take a break from MTG for a while.
Thanks, BFZ!
But currently, you always have to pay 5. If it was XU, you could pay U (X=0) to take control of a creature with power 1, UB for power 2, UBR for power 3, etc. Yes it maxes out at 5, another con for it.
But XU would have had it's uses for the low end.
Honestly I think you're onto something with that. What we've seen so far is underwhelming in most peoples books I've read, and I've barely formed an opinion on it. It could very well be a conscious move to pump up an unimpressive showing. Like RTR, this has nothing that made zendikar nor rote memorable. More pseudosunburst like this and fifth dawn will seem like something more than a box of serum visions
The people commenting on the trash art hit a point I definitely agree with though, even the recent sets I'd chalk up to poor R&D&D at least had great art direction as a redeeming quality.