Look, an unblockable 3/2 for 3! That you can play on 2, so it can swing on 3, that can pump itself more, and draw cards later.
Well, looks like Blue will also get on theEvolved Sleeper train as well, these kind of cards always end up finding a home, dropping this guy and protecting it feels like a solid plan, a 5/4 unblockable creature wins games fast.
I agree that Surge Engine looks really good but it's not Blue's first crack at this particular Pinata and I'm a little leery as I really expected Ascendant Spirit to do more work so I'm not sure what to make of this.
I think Ascendant Spirit suffered in part because it missed both Curious Obsession and Combat Research. Pioneer spirits runs it and I think a standard with enough other support for mono blue tempo would have seen more of it.
That is probably true. I suspect they felt that since it came with its own Ophidian effect it was strong enough not to warrant more but a Curious Obsession certainly would have helped.
NGL I was kinda hoping Ashnod would've resembled somewhat her Vanguard card, and Hurkyl like her depiction within her recall. Meh, I'm just happy we have them as official cards now.
Curious to see who else they decide to thrust on cards that were only amongst the flavour texts/lore. Drafna anyone?
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NGL I was kinda hoping Ashnod would've resembled somewhat her Vanguard card, and Hurkyl like her depiction within her recall. Meh, I'm just happy we have them as official cards now.
Curious to see who else they decide to thrust on cards that were only amongst the flavour texts/lore. Drafna anyone?
I can explain why they don't look like the orginal showing
Let’s just say blame hasbro for why they don't look like their first depictions
I mean, I totally get why they opted to tone down the sexual objectification of Ashnod and Hurkyl. However, I do think Ashnod looks way too benign in her new art - like an innocent, wide-eyed kid. Every other card associated with her makes it seem like she *is* some sorta sadistic and cruel inventor and warrior. Like maybe she doesn't need such a revealing outfit as in the Vanguard card, but everything else about the character in that art is how I envision Ashnod.
I mean, I totally get why they opted to tone down the sexual objectification of Ashnod and Hurkyl. However, I do think Ashnod looks way too benign in her new art - like an innocent, wide-eyed kid. Every other card associated with her makes it seem like she *is* some sorta sadistic and cruel inventor and warrior. Like maybe she doesn't need such a revealing outfit as in the Vanguard card, but everything else about the character in that art is how I envision Ashnod.
In a way, I think the "wide-eyed kid" look actually makes her creepier.
That Gix art is fantastic. I really hope the card delivers, but isn't just some obviously power-pushed stat monster.
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That is probably true. I suspect they felt that since it came with its own Ophidian effect it was strong enough not to warrant more but a Curious Obsession certainly would have helped.
Curious to see who else they decide to thrust on cards that were only amongst the flavour texts/lore. Drafna anyone?
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I can explain why they don't look like the orginal showing
Let’s just say blame hasbro for why they don't look like their first depictions
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In a way, I think the "wide-eyed kid" look actually makes her creepier.
That Gix art is fantastic. I really hope the card delivers, but isn't just some obviously power-pushed stat monster.