.Rai Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/261 On mobile, can't post images. It's the Hydra, Legendary Boros people, the Pegasus, Gruul Naturalize+, the Satyr and the Red Aura. Also, Monstrosity has been worded in the least logical way possible, spoiling an otherwise really cool mechanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 My friend calls Satyrs "herals of drunkenness, music, sex, and festivity" as such he was happy to see them in read. Also, cause I'm smart, I read Monstrosity as a Kicker variant the first couple times around. When I finally got it I must say he is very sweet. Anyway, the two stand out cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathSDelano Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'll help with the other 4 preview images: Calvary Pegasus 1W Creature - Pegasus Flying Whenever ~ attacks, each attacking Human gains flying until end of turn. "it is hope, hooved, and winged." -Cymede, queen of Akros 1/1 Ordeal of Purphoros 1R Enchantment - Aura Enchant Creature Whenever enchanted creature attacks put a +1/+1 counter on it. Then if it has three or more +1/+1 counters on it, sacrifice Ordeal of Purphoros. When you sacrifice Ordeal of Purphoros, it deals 3 damage to target creature or player. Satyr Hedonist 1G Creature - Satyr R, Sacrifice ~: Add RRR to your mana pool. "Any festival you can walk away from wasn't worth attending in the first place." Destructive Revelry RG Instant Destroy target artifact or enchantment. ~ deals 2 damage to that permanent's controller. "Stoke a fire hot enough and you'll never run out of things to burn." -Xenagos, the Reveler My personal comments: Pegasus; give every human becomes daring skyjac without the requirement of 2 other guys. I could see this seeing play in human decks Ordeal of Purphoros: A faster forceful adaption, with shorter duration that doubles as searing spear once its done putting +1/+1 counters on whatever[if whatever is enchanted last that long]. Seems decent, good in limited[if there is not that much removal], may or may not see constructed, don't think it will. Satyr: Go from 3 to 5 on T3 if you played in on T2. Seems like it could see play in midrange/ramp style, and it will probably be good to pick these up if you are drafting R/X big guys. Destructive Revelry: Naturalize with slight burn, will probably see a bit of sideboard in RG decks if enchantment decks become a big thing, I am going to try and get the duel decks, if I can get $20 together, because I do want Polukranos all the extra is just bonus :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Admittedly the duel decks are quite subpar this time. Izzet Vs Golgari was packed full of valuable cards. Polukranos isn't the best card (I'd still play Deadbridge Goliath over it in Standard), but it's an awesome commander. Also, turn 3 Burning-Tree Emissary into Satyr Hedonist, into any 1-3 drop of your choice is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathSDelano Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Admittedly the duel decks are quite subpar this time. Izzet Vs Golgari was packed full of valuable cards. Polukranos isn't the best card (I'd still play Deadbridge Goliath over it in Standard), but it's an awesome commander. Also, turn 3 Burning-Tree Emissary into Satyr Hedonist, into any 1-3 drop of your choice is awesome. I'm going to play around with both once rotation kicks in [ I already have 3-4 deadbridges with a promo as well] also Satyr can also lead into droping ruric thar and other 6 drops on T3 I believe T1: Forest + Elvish mystic - GG T2: Mountain + Satyr - RRR T3: Forest/mountain, Sack Satyr making GG[from T1] RRR[from T2 usign satyr] and R/G from your 3rd land -> Ruric thar turn 3[in Magic Christmas land/prefect scenerio of you having all 6 cards needed]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Admittedly the duel decks are quite subpar this time. Izzet Vs Golgari was packed full of valuable cards. Polukranos isn't the best card (I'd still play Deadbridge Goliath over it in Standard), but it's an awesome commander. Also, turn 3 Burning-Tree Emissary into Satyr Hedonist, into any 1-3 drop of your choice is awesome. While the decks are underwhelming I think Polukranos is sweet. His base stats are already above the curve and then on the next turn he can become a 7/7 that deals 2 to everything the opponent has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerion Brightflame Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 So just want to check: Monstrous means that once per time that the card is face-up, you can pay the cost, and get the effect? Then it can't be used again till the card leaves the field and returns by some means? Because it's such a weird wording... I like the Pegasus, and I like the Hydra. Anax seems alright as things go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathSDelano Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 So just want to check: Monstrous means that once per time that the card is face-up, you can pay the cost, and get the effect? Then it can't be used again till the card leaves the field and returns by some means? Because it's such a weird wording... I like the Pegasus, and I like the Hydra. Anax seems alright as things go. correct, thats what the article said, the becoming Monstrous can only happen once, making the ability only a once while faceup. While the decks are underwhelming I think Polukranos is sweet. His base stats are already above the curve and then on the next turn he can become a 7/7 that deals 2 to everything the opponent has. the damage is divided if you choose so its only 2 damage to 1 target or 1 damage to 2 targets. though still a 7/7 on T4-5[T4 if you have mystic out, T5 if not] is still good as it can hit that turn as well :D also you can use the Satyr to increase the X value to sum it up assuming that its T5 and you have the Satyr, 3 forest and 2 mountains sack Satyr: making RRR + 3 forest 1 mountain making G + GG + RR + RR = X = 3 and if you have 2 satyrs, same lands, and polukranos Sack satyrs: [RR +R][R+RR] + GG + G = X = 4 = you can not smash for 9 on T5. now if we went T1 Mystic + forest T2: Satyr + mountain T3: land + Polukrano T4: Land you can have a sacking satyr G + [G][R + RR] + GR[let say your extra lands where forest and mountain]. you can attack for 8 on T4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 the damage is divided if you choose so its only 2 damage to 1 target or 1 damage to 2 targets. though still a 7/7 on T4-5[T4 if you have mystic out, T5 if not] is still good as it can hit that turn as well :D also you can use the Satyr to increase the X value See, thats what I first thought. But then I remembered that development thought it was too good and I'm like, that doesn't seem amazing. For the life of me I can't seem to get this card right. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's definitely worse than Deadbridge mostly because it's Legendary (and Deadbridge does something if it dies the turn it comes out). Dividing two damage isn't the most impressive thing, because it just doesn't kill anything by turn 5. He'll be a role player in the next format, but only till Brian Kibler finds some random deck to put it in and we get more Theros cards. Until then, Exava is the four-drop in Jund and Deadbridge is the four-drop in Rock decks. I'm willing to say that the Satyr is definitely going to see more play than the Hydra. The Satyr's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathSDelano Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's definitely worse than Deadbridge mostly because it's Legendary (and Deadbridge does something if it dies the turn it comes out). Dividing two damage isn't the most impressive thing, because it just doesn't kill anything by turn 5. He'll be a role player in the next format, but only till Brian Kibler finds some random deck to put it in and we get more Theros cards. Until then, Exava is the four-drop in Jund and Deadbridge is the four-drop in Rock decks. I'm willing to say that the Satyr is definitely going to see more play than the Hydra. The Satyr's awesome. technically he does kill stuff on turn 5, because there is normally a X/2 or less on the board, but if you are playing a RG rampish midrange style deck with mystics and satyrs he has potential to kill more, plus in in the type of deck he would see play in, you should be able to throw him on the board T3. Plus you don't have to use his ability right away, you can keep him as a 5/5 for as long as you want until you want to kill something or he can become big enough to go for lethal while removing blockers. Anyways, I am going to be playing around with him as I can keep using my favorite color combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 He'll be playable, but in GB, not GR. The Rock is a great deck, and will adapt to having Polukranos in the mix (a creature doubling as eventual removal is more valuable in a deck that can grind it out better). It's unrealistic to think it'll kill an X/2 reliably in GR, because the only things to kill by then are mana dorks. Which is unhelpful if you're staring down Kalonian Hydra. Then again, someone will come up with a GR deck to put the Hydra in. It's quite possible. On the other hand, I just want to try out Boros Aggro. Provided we get an awesome white one-drop in Theros (Boros Elite is nearly there), the deck's set. The Pegasus also makes your entire team basically unblockable. I'd literally run Anax and Cymede as a 3/2 first strike vigilance creature. If it triggers off an occasional Boros Charm, awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathSDelano Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 He'll be playable, but in GB, not GR. The Rock is a great deck, and will adapt to having Polukranos in the mix (a creature doubling as eventual removal is more valuable in a deck that can grind it out better). It's unrealistic to think it'll kill an X/2 reliably in GR, because the only things to kill by then are mana dorks. Which is unhelpful if you're staring down Kalonian Hydra. Then again, someone will come up with a GR deck to put the Hydra in. It's quite possible. On the other hand, I just want to try out Boros Aggro. Provided we get an awesome white one-drop in Theros (Boros Elite is nearly there), the deck's set. The Pegasus also makes your entire team basically unblockable. I'd literally run Anax and Cymede as a 3/2 first strike vigilance creature. If it triggers off an occasional Boros Charm, awesome. And one of those people making an GR for the hydra will be me because I prefer RG over GB[done both, like RG more] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poc Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 The boros dude is probably the best boros legendary ever. His ability is pretty damn powerful. It's definitely worse than Deadbridge mostly because it's Legendary (and Deadbridge does something if it dies the turn it comes out). Dividing two damage isn't the most impressive thing, because it just doesn't kill anything by turn 5. He'll be a role player in the next format, but only till Brian Kibler finds some random deck to put it in and we get more Theros cards. Until then, Exava is the four-drop in Jund and Deadbridge is the four-drop in Rock decks. I'm willing to say that the Satyr is definitely going to see more play than the Hydra. The Satyr's awesome. Desecration demon is going to be the 4 drop for Rock. A 6/6 for 4 with built in removal is way better than a vanilla 5/5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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