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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 5:46PM
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Date Joined:
Jun 24, 2008
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This thread is for discussion of this week's Top Decks article, which goes live Thursday morning on magicthegathering.com.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 9:18PM
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Date Joined:
Aug 16, 2011
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I personally don't like the cartoony artwork of this card. As far as the card's abilities goes, I like it a lot. I LOVE slith firewalker, and even though there is less of a surprise factor, I do feel the evasion will be relevant enough to make this card pretty decent. Plus I love the idea of another black/red vampires contender in standard. Crossing my fingers for more strong weenie vamps!
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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 9:19PM
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Date Joined:
May 25, 2011
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Wow... It's not a 2/2 first drop, but this guy will bring pain. A lot of pain... Maybe he'll have room in my Modern Vampire deck.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 9:31PM
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Date Joined:
Aug 29, 2011
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Wonder what kind of good burn is coming in Innistrad. Lightning Bolt  was mentioned, but I doubt they're bringing that back so soon. I have to agree—this guy is going to be a beat stick.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 9:39PM
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...bolt is rotating...
Other than that, good article. Format kept it interesting.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 9:46PM
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Date Joined:
Jul 21, 2010
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MJ? What's your're creepy face doing on Innistrad!?
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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 9:49PM
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- Warm, wet and squishy inside
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What is rare about this guy, other than the fact that he's a "king" and a "good card"? Is that all it takes to be a rare these days? Looks okay, will be great in formats with 4 or more turns. It's on par with the Firewalker; they attack on the same turn. This guy is one cheaper and frees up turn 2 for something like Incinerate, or Firewalker in some formats.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 9:50PM
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Date Joined:
Oct 28, 2006
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The clear impression to me is that Wizards expects a large share of the playable creatures to be humans. Mike did list a few key ones, with Azure Mage  and Puresteel Paladin  being what came to mind for me. But this card is entirely dependant on what opponents are playing, as even a Armored Warhorse  makes it look bad. Also, Stromkirk Noble really wishes it had haste. I might even try getting Crimson Mage or something just to sneak out the ones I draw after turn 1. A 1/1 that your opponent as a whole turn to react to just doesn't get me that excited.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 10:07PM
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Date Joined:
Feb 27, 2007
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I think its an interesting card. Now I have to put some red into my crappy vampire deck.
I didnt really like the article though. You should let MaRo do the gimmick articles like this.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 31, 2011 - 10:11PM
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Date Joined:
Jul 21, 2010
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I didnt really like the article though. You should let MaRo do the gimmick articles like this.
I thought it was great considering the kind of information the column is supposed to focus on.
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