Figured it's time to start this up since spoilers will be coming sooner than we think. So what cards from Magics past do you think may see a reprinting in Hour of Devastation given what we have seen right now?
These two cards in particular sound like they could see a reprint given the kind of themes we have in the set:
The reason I'm picking these two in particular is that they really aren't set specific. Blowflies are a blight in hot climates in Latin and South America, and something like Crumbling Ashes fits the "dying world" theme that Amonkhet current exudes. In a world that is falling apart, would even the undead start to fade away? Also, -1/-1 counters are one thing that I'd expect to see in the second block along with tons more zombie support.
1. (Ravnica Allegiance): You can't keep a good esper control deck down... Or Wilderness Reclamation... or Gates...
2. (War of the Spark): Guys, I know what we need! We need a cycle of really idiotic flavor text victory cards! Jace's Triumph...
3. (War of the Spark): Lets make the format with control have even more control!
Would love innocent blood but it would be busted along fatal push in the format. Would be a nice answer to ulamog though and beef up wide strats like tokens. Pretty much nullifies all "tall" strats and makes zombies obscene though.
Would love to see the card in modern, however.
Is a great flavor fit for the trials I think. Especially Bontu's imo. Also feels very bolas-y.
I think sorcery speed and the symmetry don't make it a super far cry though, after all we already have to the slaughter which is one sided and instant speed...and gearhulkable.
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Devastate? Though more likely we get a cycle of "Hour of X" cards, with Hour of Devastation being one of them.
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Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
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These two cards in particular sound like they could see a reprint given the kind of themes we have in the set:
Crumbling Ashes
Blowfly Infestation
The reason I'm picking these two in particular is that they really aren't set specific. Blowflies are a blight in hot climates in Latin and South America, and something like Crumbling Ashes fits the "dying world" theme that Amonkhet current exudes. In a world that is falling apart, would even the undead start to fade away? Also, -1/-1 counters are one thing that I'd expect to see in the second block along with tons more zombie support.
1. (Ravnica Allegiance): You can't keep a good esper control deck down... Or Wilderness Reclamation... or Gates...
2. (War of the Spark): Guys, I know what we need! We need a cycle of really idiotic flavor text victory cards! Jace's Triumph...
3. (War of the Spark): Lets make the format with control have even more control!
Would love to see the card in modern, however.
Is a great flavor fit for the trials I think. Especially Bontu's imo. Also feels very bolas-y.
I think sorcery speed and the symmetry don't make it a super far cry though, after all we already have to the slaughter which is one sided and instant speed...and gearhulkable.
Selling some cards I don't want.
Generally less than tcg mid.
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Undead Warchief
Noxious Ghoul
Walking Desecration
Withered Wretch
Gempalm Polluter
Shepherd of Rot
Undead Gladiator
Clutch of Undeath
Unholy Grotto (This one a lot, please)
Vengeful Dead
What I fully expect though is the Nth reprinted of Cancel and Tormenting Voice, even if they were just in the previous set.
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.