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  • posted a message on What are the odds that both legendaries are in the Intro Decks?
    Oh do we? I was not aware of that I will do a search and see then. I was just hoping they would include one like the legends from M13
    Posted in: Speculation
  • posted a message on What are the odds that both legendaries are in the Intro Decks?
    Just wondering if there was any chance we could see BOTH the rare Legendary Dragons AND the Rare Legendary Khans in the Intro Decks upon release? I know its incredibly unlikely to get a set of Intros where all the rares were creatures but it would be awesomely flavorful. I guess its just wishful thinking on my part Smile

    If it can't be both its most assuredly one or the other right? Which would you rather see?
    Posted in: Speculation
  • posted a message on Speculation - Green White Ajani !
    Something like this? Trying to keep some of his identity with lifegain and a token but focusing heavily on the enchantments.

    +1: Choose One—You gain 1 life for each enchantment you control; Put a loyalty counter on Ajani for each enchantment you control.

    -3: Each global enchantment you control becomes a creature in addition to its other types with vigilance and power and toughness equal to their converted mana costs until the end of turn.

    -10: Return all enchantment cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. For each Aura card returned this way you may put a 2/2 white cat creature token into play and attach that aura to it.

    Honestly though I think he will probably not be entirely enchantment focused but I would love to see something like the above for a pillowfort type deck.
    Posted in: Speculation
  • posted a message on Mono Green Beats.
    Quote from huskerniq
    The biggest issues I, and everyone else, have come across are removal and flying.


    I believe the new Stormbreath Dragon will be a common sight in most R/G and Jund mid-rangey type decks. And depending on how well control does you may be seeing a lot of them.

    Arbor Colossus really is GGG's new best friend. 6/6 for 5 is already great, giving it reach lets it shut down all most all other threats your opponents may be playing. Plus the GGG in his cost is a great devotion enabler.

    I think he is maindeckable but definitely sideboard if not in your main.

    Just my 2cents
    Posted in: Standard Archives
  • posted a message on [[THS]] Six (6!) Theros Cards from Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters! (and Full Decklists!)
    As lover of Green I love the Hydra.

    He's a big body as early as turn 3 that just needs to be a 5/5 for 4. If for some reason your opponent hasn't taken him out later in the game you can use all the ramp you have most likely been running to pump into him and clear the board for a big possibly game ending swing.

    Most of the time green isn't going to have a lot in hand to interact with the opponent so having a creature with a mana sink (even if its only once) AND creature removal... its just awesome.

    Love that I can finally get some regrowths!!

    Seriously this Duel Deck is awesome for green players in my opinion.

    Also the Boros Hero's name Anax and Cymede reminds me of Anthrax and Cyanide.

    However those two things to not scream Boros.

    Just throwing that out there.
    Posted in: The Rumor Mill
  • posted a message on [[THS]] 2013 Holiday Gift Box - Promo Name: Karametra's Acolyte
    Yeah "Womb" made green pop into my head too.

    We already know the Green God's name though so if thats the case it wouldn't be a acolyte for that.

    Not that it has to be, it could just be some priestess in a relevant color too.
    Posted in: The Rumor Mill
  • posted a message on [[THS]] 2013 Holiday Gift Box - Promo Name: Karametra's Acolyte
    Yeah the box has been great for storage. My only real complaint is that it doesn't lock in any way so I can't store it vertically. My shelf space is limited as it is.

    Still will be picking this up for the storage alone, the packs are a nice bonus.
    Posted in: The Rumor Mill
  • posted a message on [[THS]] 2013 Holiday Gift Box - Promo Name: Karametra's Acolyte
    http://www.meaning-of-names.com/greek-names/kara.asp

    According to this site the meaning of the base of the name "Kara" means "One who is Pure"

    http://classic.studylight.org/lex/grk/view.cgi?number=3388

    And according to this site "Metra" means "Feminine" or "Womb"

    Take all that for what its worth but it definitely sounds white by definition...
    Posted in: The Rumor Mill
  • posted a message on Best Artwork
    Best art by color:

    White — Scion of Vitu-Ghazi

    Blue — Mindstatic

    Black — Blood Scrivener

    Red — Awe for the Guilds

    Green — Phytoburst

    Azorious — Deputy of Acquittals

    Orzhov — Sin Collector

    Dimir — Haunter of Nightveil

    Izzet — Fluxcharger

    Rakdos — Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch

    Golgari — Korozda Gorgon

    Gruul — Savageborn Hydra

    Boros — Gleam of Battle

    Selesnya — Trostani's Summoner

    Simic — Krasis Incubation

    Favorite art just because: Vorel of the Hull Clade Its not a great piece of art its cluttered and the colors don't fit the guild plus its on the boring side action wise. But even though they don't work for the guild the colors are awesome and the card looks great in my opinion.

    Hope the foil in the intro pack is decent quality, pack foils always seem nicer.
    Posted in: New Card Discussion
  • posted a message on [[DGM]] Varolz, the Scar-Striped
    Indestructible is indeed a static ability. It would lose it to Turn and henceforth be killed by burn.

    Personally I will be playing this guy in a Jund build with Ruric-Thar and Bloodrush guys like Ghor-Clan Rampager and Sluaghterhorn.

    Pump and swing then pump again!! Seems particularly strong when paired with experiment one as an early drop. I haven't worked out the details but I see possibilities.
    Posted in: New Card Discussion
  • posted a message on [[DGM]] Emmara Tandris
    I wish WotC did not include the guild champions in the intro packs--maybe they would be inclined to make them a bit more competitive.


    There is no Selesnya intro pack is there? They are doing a Tournament Deck for them but I highly doubt she would make it into that. There is no excuse for her to not at least be a little better.
    Posted in: New Card Discussion
  • posted a message on [[DGM]] Emmara Tandris
    Very underwhelming. However I think it fills the rare slot just fine, 7CMC is too high for a card that doesn't hit the ground running. She could have been a nice "occasional" finisher if she also had a token lord ability on her. But right now she basically hits the board and MAY let you swing with a small army of combat resistant tokens... But that could lead to you overextending into instant speed removal.

    On the upside she is basically out of Red's range entirely. Only Black and White spells are really a permanent threat. I may throw her in my Trostani EDH she is at least viable as a back up general.
    Posted in: New Card Discussion
  • posted a message on Zhur Taa Ancient
    I love this guy as a political piece in EDH.

    Cards that benefit the whole table make one less likely to be a target right away. Sure it could backfire on you but playing in those types of scenarios is what makes the game so much fun Smile
    Posted in: New Card Discussion
  • posted a message on [[DD]] Duel Decks: Heroes Vs. Monsters
    Masticore could make an appearance... and the Monsters deck could have a small reanimator plan like them rising from the depths of tartarus or something.

    I dunno, I just really hope that going for mythology we get some awesome new Minotaurs.
    Posted in: The Rumor Mill
  • posted a message on [FAKE] Varolz, the Scar-Striped
    If this card is real, which it very well could be, do you think all the champions will have the "Warrior" Sub-Type?

    Not that it is terribly relevant as a creature type right now, but it would make for an interesting comparison in what the guilds consider their "warriors".
    Posted in: The Rumor Mill
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