MH1: Mind Rake, Sorcery 2B Target player discards two cards. Overload {1}{B} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change its text ...

master_of_the_universe

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#1 Posted May 30, 2019

You have no idea how much I've wanted a card — any card — where the overload cost is less than the normal cost.

Kenaron316

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#4 Posted May 30, 2019

I think the overload option is for use with madness and/or reanimation. I think dropping it on turn 2 with no plan is a good way to loose a game.

hyalopterouslemur

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#3 Posted May 30, 2019

You'd better have an empty hand (or two cards you're willing to lose) then.

Clearly the overload is designed for multiplayer, and yes, it is strictly better than Mind Rot. It also works with madness, hellbent, and lots of graveyard mechanics.

The name refers to Greel, Mind Raker, arguably the worst of the Prophecy legendary spellshaper cycle, but he has some value in Commander, where wheels and 20-point Strokes are not unheard of.