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Feb 20, 2013 -- 1:16AM, ilvmymustang wrote:

Feb 19, 2013 -- 9:57AM, silentbobus wrote:

I too am a fan of the artwork and not a fan of Auras in this set. I think I'll give it a 3.0 since it turns virtually any creature into a threat your opponent must spend removal to eliminate and often the removal is at sorcery speed so you still get a big life swing the turn you play it.

2.5 for me.

It's a great enchantment, and one I'm generally happy to run.  But I think you're over-valuing it a bit.  

It's basically going to give +1/1 and flying for 2cc.  Of course you get the lifelink, which CAN help in a tight game....but this is mostly likely going to be played on a 2/2, so it probably isn't going to gain you but 3 life at the most.  If your opponent has no answer, then it looks great...but any flyer would work as well.

Although I do like a few auras in the set....the obvious 2-for-1 situation is a very real worry.  Even more since this is an aggressive minded card 

You're right with me on this one.

I love to have one in my deck, even two depending on the build and how my removal looks but i like it in a similar way to Madcap Skills (which is a better card.). Both of these cards can change the game quite quickly and at a relatively low cost. The 3 CMC is a bit of a concern here as you can't whack early enough.

I like hitting for four on turn 2 with Madcap as they probably can't answer it before I deal 4-8 damage. This card is more subject to removal as it doesn't raise the toughness much and it can still be blocked by one creature (spirit token, bat, what have you).

It also is, as you say an aggressive minded card. Good card, but not anywhere near 3.5

Feb 20, 2013 -- 3:58AM, Falcon_Uk wrote:

This card has been an all star for me, especially in Boros.  The flying is a huge benefit and I think I rate this equally with Mad-cap skills (I know sitting on the fence is unhelpful).  I think 3.5 for me.

Don't feel like you have to pick one card over another.

Sometimes it's ok to keep it in doubt and let situations dictate which is better.

Feb 19, 2013 -- 8:59PM, Urzasapprentice wrote:

2.5 3.5 is way too high for just about every aura.

@Ownerofcats -I would ignore Lobster, he's not a mod and he has been selectively giving praise and scorn based on how well people agree with him as of late.

"Way too high" doesn't have much of a tone to it, it's voicing disagreement.

Which you are free to do. Just cut out the cat non-sense and continue to evaluate the cards.

Enough is enough.

I have nothing against you Urza but I feel I must say something to this.  Lobster has been a member of these boards for quite a while and has been an integral part of the limited forums for as long as I've been doing my drafts and card reviews.  So in this debate I must side with him.

I do hope that all of this will go away on it's own though and we won't have so much bickering.