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Nov 30, 2012 -- 12:06PM, Freyjann wrote:

@FTK:  I agree that was probably the wording I should have used originally.  Although..

@c_a_m: I think the transform idea might be even more elegant and flavorful, since it's slightly odd that any egg can rebuy any phoenix, not just the one that created it.

Transform would function well, as cats suggested.  If this is being designed as part of a set, though, be careful.  Transform is an investment.  If it's just a one-off design, go for it.  Use Loyal Cathar 's tech.

In regards to P/T, I don't really want to make it a 2/2 (which is what I assume you meant, FTK, since you were comparing this to Chandra's Phoenix ).  I know I am probably inching close to the line between strong and overpowered as is, though.  What if the cost was a tad more restrictive, say ?

Yes, I did mean 2/2.  Yes, it would be better at 1CCC, as is.

Nov 30, 2012 -- 10:06AM, FirstTurnKill wrote:

If there isn't a card in your graveyard named "Rekindled Phoenix" by the time the Egg's triggered ability tries to resolve, the Egg will not be sacrificed since the ability will either not go onto the stack or it will be countered (if the Phoenix is removed from the graveyard in response) for having no target.

That seems odd.

How about, "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature; if you do, you may return target [blah blah blah]"?

wouldn't that wording have the same problem? it'll still be countered on resolution or fail to trigger if there's no phoenix to target. this could be avoided by not using the word "target". "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature. If you do, you may return a creature card named ~ from your graveyard to the battlefield."