To me, the biggest argument against Kiora as mono-U in this block is Jace's presence.
They've never printed two mono-walkers of the same color in a block before, and I don't suspect they will start now.
And unless Kiora stops caring about sea creatures and forgets her previously-demonstrated plant magic,
it doesn't make Vorthos sense, either.
We don't know who all will get cards though. Ob, Gideon, and Kiora are in this block, so that leaves Ugin, Chandra, Nissa, and Jace (at least) in the storyline without cards in the first set. Since Oath will be a small set, we'll probably only get two planeswalkers there.
If Jace is slated for a card, I agree that they won't put two mono blue planeswalkers in the block. If he and Ugin are just going to do things in the background, I could see Kiora being mono blue.
With the move to the smaller block structure and no core set (where they would print 5 walkers at a time), I think it makes sense that we might see 3 per set. With Gideon, Kiora and Ob Nixilis in this set I would imagine Nissa, Jace and Chandra will be getting cards in OGW. That also means all four walkers featured in the promo art for OGW will be standard legal at the same time. Can't imagine Ugin or Sorin would get new printings so soon after Khans, although we did have 2 different printings for Sarkhan in the same block...
Would Aluren do anything bad to Modern if it were to be reprinted? It is very abusable but as a symmetrical effect it can be used against you as well i.e. giving your opponent a free Snapcaster Mage or Tarmogoyf at instant speed...
Had my first ever bad experience(in my history of playing Magic) last night playing Duels 2015 against [Name Removed]. I've unlocked all the cards in the game and put together a very odd Fog deck. Draw/go for the first few turns, take some hits from his 1/1 Exalted dude. Eventually drop a fog and the chat window flashes up:
Coward card.
Suits you.
I ignore it. Every fog/bounce/counter I play from that point onwards is responded to with either f*** you or piece of s***. For a few turns he also just let the timer run down rather than clicking continue to move to the next phase / my turn. I was at home so I didn't care, messed around on my phone while waiting. Refused to take the bait, I'm just sorry to say that I eventually lost the game. Was really hoping for a win.
Edit: So I found him on Steam community, he/she has clocked 1014 hours on Duels 2015. Wish there was a report button. Feel bad for anyone who has to put up with that kinda attitude...
To everyone saying the Eldrazi need to destroy Zendikar to be taken seriously (my quote button is broken), actually Wizards could also have Emrakul or Kozilek show up in some random plane and eat it in weeks because the land is not fighting back. Not a new plane specifically created for that, mind you, just a plane that won't be missed too badly. Vryn seems like it could be a good candidate as it has very little flavor, but still carries emotional weight for players.
Well, that would be one way for Maro to stop people from bugging him about a return to Kamigawa
Earlier in the thread there was some debate regarding MM2015 and Angel reprints. Now that Iona, Shield of Emeria was reprinted there, does anyone think Linvala, Keeper of Silence has a better chance of being in the FTV?
The only list I would consider running this in is Ruric Thar, the Unbowed since you want a minimum number of non-creature spells, but even then there are so many better options...
These look incredible! Kinda wishing they did alt-art for all 15, and all by Terese Nielsen (who also did one of my other favourite angel art pieces. Can't wait to see the rest of the set/get my pack.
Earlier in the thread there was some debate regarding MM2015 and Angel reprints. Now that Iona, Shield of Emeria was reprinted there, does anyone think Linvala, Keeper of Silence has a better chance of being in the FTV?
Side note - Gravecrawler + Carrion Feeder + Rooftop Storm + Thraximundar = Infinite +1/+1 counters on Thrax and Feeder
Eta: Throw Diregraf Captain or Vengeful Dead into the mix and you can kill the table without even having to attack...
With the move to the smaller block structure and no core set (where they would print 5 walkers at a time), I think it makes sense that we might see 3 per set. With Gideon, Kiora and Ob Nixilis in this set I would imagine Nissa, Jace and Chandra will be getting cards in OGW. That also means all four walkers featured in the promo art for OGW will be standard legal at the same time. Can't imagine Ugin or Sorin would get new printings so soon after Khans, although we did have 2 different printings for Sarkhan in the same block...
Best part of it was I only realised how well those work together when I topdecked the Give // Take that turn. Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts was swinging lethal at me next turn for the win (we allied to take Mogis, God of Slaughter out early). From the 14 I drew I managed to Bioshift a whole bunch of counters onto Chasm Skulker, double with Vorel of the Hull Clade, enchant with Aqueous Form, and swing for lethal myself.
Coward card.
Suits you.
I ignore it. Every fog/bounce/counter I play from that point onwards is responded to with either f*** you or piece of s***. For a few turns he also just let the timer run down rather than clicking continue to move to the next phase / my turn. I was at home so I didn't care, messed around on my phone while waiting. Refused to take the bait, I'm just sorry to say that I eventually lost the game. Was really hoping for a win.
Edit: So I found him on Steam community, he/she has clocked 1014 hours on Duels 2015. Wish there was a report button. Feel bad for anyone who has to put up with that kinda attitude...
You don't say
Would maybe consider running it in something like Grimgrin, Corpse-Born or Prossh, Skyraider of Kher where you're planning to sac a lot of creatures
Well, that would be one way for Maro to stop people from bugging him about a return to Kamigawa
Exquisite Blood + Sanguine Bond is listed twice with just the order reversed.
Ornithopter/Memnite + Salvaging Station + Krark-Clan Ironworks + any 1 CMC artifact = infinite colorless mana
This doesn't work, since you're missing a way to recur the Ornithopter/Memnite.
Change it to Salvaging Station + Krark-Clan Ironworks + Flayer Husk and you're golden...
The new one would place third for me behind:
1st-><--- Best flavour text as well
and
2nd->
Guess that answers my question. still hoping for Linvala, Keeper of Silence ...
Edit - RTFC.
These look incredible! Kinda wishing they did alt-art for all 15, and all by Terese Nielsen (who also did one of my other favourite angel art pieces. Can't wait to see the rest of the set/get my pack.