Does the death trigger imply this character dies in the story?
I also wish it were an ETB or something. Especially in U/G. Flicker is an archetype (especially in EDH) but this has a much stronger death trigger, and Super Friends doesn't care about the ETB and probably is short on sac outlets. Seems cool, but not what I wanted personally.
FFS. Did we really have to bring them to Ravnica just to start all the 'he said, she said' stuff again? It was bad enough having to deal with this crap last time around.
I really hate seeing Sorin - that cool as ice, 6000 year old, long-term thinking planeswalker - being reduced to a bickery schoolground kid.
I largely agree, but rather am tired of Nahiri. I love Sorin and his story and want to see more of him being a stoic badass and am upset when Nahiri (who I think is in the wrong) shows up and ruins stuff.
Nahiri is so annoying! Yes you're upset, but the multiverse doesn't revolve around you! Kill Bolas, then fight Sorin (and lose *fingers crossed*).
But I actually like both of these. Nahiri is just an enchantment with "sac this, kill a tapped threat" and Sorin is good. My only concern with Sorin is whether or not he's better than the other B/W 4 drop Sorins...
Most of my decks are either themed or engines. My favorites from history: Zur Rebels, Ertai Curses, Shadowborn Apostles, Azami Wizards Combo.
The beautiful part is they all have strong ways to win: the first 2 just shut down every opponent, the second two (technically non-infinite) combo off with crazy value to deal 500+ damage or win with Labman
Ertai started out very cheap and I run every curse in color (even the bad ones) but it has room to grow with Replenish and Greater Auramancy. The best part is, no one thinks you are a threat.
That wording wouldn't allow it to be very flexible. I think it should be closer to "When ~ attacks, bribe your opponent. If they accept you do this and they get tresure... otherwise..."
EDIT: I reread this and think it wasn't clear. The issue I had was with the "2." If you bribe 2 but sometimes it's making you unblockable and sometimes it is drawing cards, how do you know what the 2 really means? It would also allow for bribing with things other than a treasure (if you wanted).
I'd love this card if it had the Norin ability, or just when a spell is cast. You almost lose card advantage because you cast a spell on Fblthp and then later get to maybe draw 2 if you have ANOTHER card to allow that.
You cast Fblthp and draw a card, then use that card to shuffle back in. Now you're down at least 2 mana and may never see it again. Maybe with Bolas's Citadel, you pay 2 life for 2 cards and then move on to cast more things?
EDIT: I guess just getting the initial 2 and a blocker is value, if you never plan on reusing or abusing.
Hey, great article. I was recently talking to a friend about how I didn't know anything about Theros (other than I love their gods for EDH decks!). My only question: do you have more information or links about Gideon's "indestructible aura?" It isn't mentioned in his gamepedia page.
I also wish it were an ETB or something. Especially in U/G. Flicker is an archetype (especially in EDH) but this has a much stronger death trigger, and Super Friends doesn't care about the ETB and probably is short on sac outlets. Seems cool, but not what I wanted personally.
We can rule out planes they've already done because they said it's one they haven't already done.
DMG | Power After
1 | 2
3 | 3
6 | 4
10 | 5
THUD!
I largely agree, but rather am tired of Nahiri. I love Sorin and his story and want to see more of him being a stoic badass and am upset when Nahiri (who I think is in the wrong) shows up and ruins stuff.
But I actually like both of these. Nahiri is just an enchantment with "sac this, kill a tapped threat" and Sorin is good. My only concern with Sorin is whether or not he's better than the other B/W 4 drop Sorins...
I find my biggest issue with EDH is most commanders inspire me! I want to make them all!
The beautiful part is they all have strong ways to win: the first 2 just shut down every opponent, the second two (technically non-infinite) combo off with crazy value to deal 500+ damage or win with Labman
Ertai started out very cheap and I run every curse in color (even the bad ones) but it has room to grow with Replenish and Greater Auramancy. The best part is, no one thinks you are a threat.
EDIT: I reread this and think it wasn't clear. The issue I had was with the "2." If you bribe 2 but sometimes it's making you unblockable and sometimes it is drawing cards, how do you know what the 2 really means? It would also allow for bribing with things other than a treasure (if you wanted).
You cast Fblthp and draw a card, then use that card to shuffle back in. Now you're down at least 2 mana and may never see it again. Maybe with Bolas's Citadel, you pay 2 life for 2 cards and then move on to cast more things?
EDIT: I guess just getting the initial 2 and a blocker is value, if you never plan on reusing or abusing.