Idk what is going on with the power level this core set... this guy is rediculous... funny part? He isn’t even the most broke card this set... (that honor goes to either our Legendary Scout or the freaking elf...)
I'm a little wary about this because he's so tribal focused on a tribe that isn't really as focused or as well supported as a lot of the more popular ones like Elves or Goblins. Like Dusk707, I also wish that he supported his own abilities somehow. Mayhe he could have been a 2/2 and created a little 1/1 elemental before his damage ability triggered or maybe his etb ability could have read "target elemental deals damage equal to its power to any target" instead. That way his first ability would have more synergy with his second one while also not needing 3+ elementals on board already to be impactful.
That being said, I kinds like him. I enjoy his color combo and that alone combined with the draw landfall trigger makes me think he could at least be okay as a temur landfall commander.
Dude you'd be surprised by how many elementals there are. It's the first thing I learned building the tribe for commander. Currently I think they are the 6/7th most frequently occurring creature type out there. Certainly more than with either elves or goblins. They might not be as focused as other, more typical, tribes but I think being all over the place is their charm. If nothing else they kinda act like a swiss army knife of options in games with each one providing a tool. Granted this Omnath doesn't really provide anything new it still has some neat synergy with the tribe.
Funny thing a lot of people tend to forget... there are ALOT of red cards that poop out 1/1 elemental cards...
Dude... I just realized it says a CREATURE, not non-token... so cards that generate massive amounts of tokens would essentially let you Scry through your deck really quickly...
As for the “new kaalia is weaker than old one” this sometimes can be a GOOD thing. If people like kaalia but their meta tends to lower powered, having a weaker Kaalia can be nice to prevent everyone hating you/archenemy you.
How and I just have to say... Scroll Rack /JtMS/Brainstorm/any tutor that puts on top of library are going to be SO BROKEN with new Scout commander...hmm... let me put omniscience, stretch time, and Ulamog on top of my library... now activate my scout... I wonder what is on top...
I guess he could be... nifty in a commander deck with cards that pull themselves from the yard (like Bloodghast), mana dorks (to pay for dredge spells/act as Congolese fodder), and “graveyard matters” buffs
Funny thing a lot of people tend to forget... there are ALOT of red cards that poop out 1/1 elemental cards...
Oh and yes, she is beautiful!
I see what you did there...
As for the “new kaalia is weaker than old one” this sometimes can be a GOOD thing. If people like kaalia but their meta tends to lower powered, having a weaker Kaalia can be nice to prevent everyone hating you/archenemy you.
How and I just have to say... Scroll Rack /JtMS/Brainstorm/any tutor that puts on top of library are going to be SO BROKEN with new Scout commander...hmm... let me put omniscience, stretch time, and Ulamog on top of my library... now activate my scout... I wonder what is on top...
His art has a very... distinctive tone and feel to it. Especially for those who grew up with MtG and remember before they started using CG art