So to bring this to actually discussing the card itself, I've seen a few decks with Helm of the Host and Lyra, as well as many white lists including her as a top end finisher that MUST be answered. Her price is pretty high right now due to the set being new and hype, but if she keeps performing I think she will stay expensive for her entire standard run.
The "dies to removal" argument is valid, but if you can protect her, or the opponent can't remove her, she poses a very fast clock with the ability to stabilize against aggro (one attack is a 10 life swing), and wins in combat against a lot of things. She's honestly quite ridiculous imho.
Most likely will end up in Wx control decks that can protect her. Shame there aren't more lower costing angels, because an angel tribal deck would be fun.
So to bring this to actually discussing the card itself, I've seen a few decks with Helm of the Host and Lyra, as well as many white lists including her as a top end finisher that MUST be answered. Her price is pretty high right now due to the set being new and hype, but if she keeps performing I think she will stay expensive for her entire standard run.
The "dies to removal" argument is valid, but if you can protect her, or the opponent can't remove her, she poses a very fast clock with the ability to stabilize against aggro (one attack is a 10 life swing), and wins in combat against a lot of things. She's honestly quite ridiculous imho.
Most likely will end up in Wx control decks that can protect her. Shame there aren't more lower costing angels, because an angel tribal deck would be fun.
Well Shalai, voice of plenty still helps with protection. Slam lyra after you land shalai lets shalai attack as a 4/5 flying lifelink angel and also acts as a shield for lyra.
I don't see anyone discussing her or badmouthing the card in Standard.
Standard: BG Golgari Midrange
Modern: U Merfolk GWUBR 5 Color Humans UBW Esper Gifts GW Bogles
The "dies to removal" argument is valid, but if you can protect her, or the opponent can't remove her, she poses a very fast clock with the ability to stabilize against aggro (one attack is a 10 life swing), and wins in combat against a lot of things. She's honestly quite ridiculous imho.
Most likely will end up in Wx control decks that can protect her. Shame there aren't more lower costing angels, because an angel tribal deck would be fun.
Well Shalai, voice of plenty still helps with protection. Slam lyra after you land shalai lets shalai attack as a 4/5 flying lifelink angel and also acts as a shield for lyra.
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