Both these promos are playable in STD. The slime is the best card out there to combo with Monument and the specter is basically Shrieking Grotesque without the 2 color commitment and that card saw play.
Anyone that thinks the Baloth won't see heavy play clearly didn't play with or against Loxodon Hierarch when it was in std. Deck would find a way to splash him in just because he was so efficient and has a relevent ability when he hits play. The discard part is just icing on the cake and makes Blightning almost unplayable as if Vengevine didn't already cause that too happen
Well the reason I think Foresee is better and is going to see more play then the instant speed draw 3 is 2 reasons. 1st and foremost, the instant speed part in today's standard isn't very important because there's a lack of counters out there. Control decks these days tap out every turn and would rather probably play Concentrate or Tidings. The other point is control today has alot of powerful spells that they need to dig to such as Mind Spring and Martial Coup as well as the planeswalkers and other wincons. The new draw spell is good and all but Foresee lets you "see" up to 6 cards where as drawing 3 while nice often gives you at least 1 blank like a land.
I'm surprized no one has said nething about Foresee being reprinted. This card was a powerhouse back in the day and it's easily the best draw spell we will have in STD once Shards and M1o rotate out
Ok Ill save you all alot of time and energy. If you plan on trying to play mono-green competitively just stop. As long as Jund is in the format, mono-green has no chance case it gets buried under tons of card advantage and removal spells. I no we all want mono-green to be playable but really it hasn't been tier 1 sense the days of stompy during Saga block
Im goin to go on record and say that Bloodbraid Elf is going to be bad. This feels like Street Wraith all over again. Some uncommon that has a cool ability and seems really powerful but isnt. The decks that would play the elf dont want to pay for mana for a 3/2 haste at 4 mana. Its way too much of a tempo loss to want to play that for 4 mana. Sure u could roll over a burn spell but u can also roll over a bunch of creatures that r going to be outclasses but turn 4 just like a 3/2 is
Im happy with the set so far. I only play Limited and I want money rares and ever sense morningtide (or arguably eventide sort of) there hasnt been a money set.
I've been trying to get this guy to work for awhile now and its difficult. I believe that this guy will go the way of Brion as a really good creature that for some reason doesn't ever find a home. I think picking them up cheap is still a good idea because he is good i just hope he doesn't fall by the wayside like Brion did
My favorite play of the day was a turn 3 Manaplasm turn 4 make 2 2-drops with 1 card left in hand this turn 5 play Soul's Majesty on Manaplasm (Soul's Majesty by the way is insane)
1. Path to Exile-Its the closest thing that we will ever see to StP.
2. Banefire-This card is even better in testing then I thought it would be its amazing.
3. Knight of the Requilary-I have no idea why every1 is hating on this card. I've played with it and its insane.
4. Esperzoa-4/3 flyers for 3 are busted and this guy is no exception.
5. Noble Hierarch-This card is obviously good its a bird that effects the combat phase.
6. Volcanic Fallout- Uncounterable instant speed Pyroclasm for 1 more red. Sign me up.
7. Celestial Pruge- RFGing BB, Demigod's and Figures for 2 mana all day long.
8. Martial Coup- At 1st i thought this card was really overrated then i played with it. This is the arguably the best wrath effect they have ever printed next to ***. Its a win condition when you need it. It can also get in there and chump block for a turn.
9. Nyxathid-I don't think this guy will see any play in STD but i could be wrong. He's going to shine in Legacy. Black needed a creature that could go toe to toe with Goyf that wasn't Nantuko Shade and sometimes Tombstalker.
10. Soul's Majesty-This card is wayyyyy underrated. This will be the new Harmonize and could help vault some Ramp deck into Tier 1. It seems pertty good to me to flash in a Thresher then play this.
11. Child of Alara- Might get built around
12. Cliffrunner Behemoth- Would be in the top 10 for sure if there was already a deck for him that wasnt Hellrazer.
13. Thornling- Maybe after rotation he will be good but right now its prolly a turn to slow but i think there worth pick up if u can get them cheap.
14. Hellspark Elemental- I thought that this wasnt all that hot until i got my face pounded in by it. It woyuld be higher on the list if it was playable in more then Mono-red and Bolt in EXT
15.Progenitus- He won't get hard casted but he's busted with Sneak Attack and good if your playing Oath against Tyrant Oath.
HM Nicol Bolas- I really want to him get played but it wont happen
Shambling Remains- Its good but not better then Gouger i dont think
Protection Bears- 2 Drops aren't what they used to be with goyf and suck in the format so these guys will see some play
2. Terminate
3. Qusali Pridemage
4. Meddling Mage
5. Wisescale Coatl
6. Behemoth Sledge
7. Anathemancer
8. Putrid Leech
9. Janera Azura of War
10. Loor of Extinction
Hm
Mycoid Shepard
Identity Crisis
Intimidation Bolt
1. Path to Exile-Its the closest thing that we will ever see to StP.
2. Banefire-This card is even better in testing then I thought it would be its amazing.
3. Knight of the Requilary-I have no idea why every1 is hating on this card. I've played with it and its insane.
4. Esperzoa-4/3 flyers for 3 are busted and this guy is no exception.
5. Noble Hierarch-This card is obviously good its a bird that effects the combat phase.
6. Volcanic Fallout- Uncounterable instant speed Pyroclasm for 1 more red. Sign me up.
7. Celestial Pruge- RFGing BB, Demigod's and Figures for 2 mana all day long.
8. Martial Coup- At 1st i thought this card was really overrated then i played with it. This is the arguably the best wrath effect they have ever printed next to ***. Its a win condition when you need it. It can also get in there and chump block for a turn.
9. Nyxathid-I don't think this guy will see any play in STD but i could be wrong. He's going to shine in Legacy. Black needed a creature that could go toe to toe with Goyf that wasn't Nantuko Shade and sometimes Tombstalker.
10. Soul's Majesty-This card is wayyyyy underrated. This will be the new Harmonize and could help vault some Ramp deck into Tier 1. It seems pertty good to me to flash in a Thresher then play this.
11. Child of Alara- Might get built around
12. Cliffrunner Behemoth- Would be in the top 10 for sure if there was already a deck for him that wasnt Hellrazer.
13. Thornling- Maybe after rotation he will be good but right now its prolly a turn to slow but i think there worth pick up if u can get them cheap.
14. Hellspark Elemental- I thought that this wasnt all that hot until i got my face pounded in by it. It woyuld be higher on the list if it was playable in more then Mono-red and Bolt in EXT
15.Progenitus- He won't get hard casted but he's busted with Sneak Attack and good if your playing Oath against Tyrant Oath.
HM Nicol Bolas- I really want to him get played but it wont happen
Shambling Remains- Its good but not better then Gouger i dont think
Protection Bears- 2 Drops aren't what they used to be with goyf and suck in the format so these guys will see some play