I'm not sure why you guys are bagging so hard on this card.
The buffability makes him harder to burn, and he's capable of taking on most other one-drops on his own.
He's generally good to buy you a turn or two against enemy creatures, as well as deterring those Lightning Elementals.
Posted By:
NoobOfLore
(1/20/2012 1:21:13 PM)
Doran EDH could use this guy. I just love how Doran makes seemingly useless cards useful.
Posted By:
Taiomah
(5/2/2012 5:55:21 PM)
At least it's strictly better than Eager Cadet, if barely.
Posted By:
Blackworm_Bloodworm
(4/11/2010 3:13:37 PM)
I wish more tournament-worthy cards had the toughness-pumping ability. It's a neat ability, but this card simply didn't make the cut every time.
Posted By:
Gabriel422
(2/15/2011 11:01:44 PM)
Historically, the black men of Dominaria make much more successful magicians than they do infantry.
Posted By:
Kryptnyt
(2/21/2012 7:11:56 AM)
Standard white fare - but nothing special.
Posted By:
AlphaNumerical
(8/11/2009 6:28:22 PM)
To bad such amazing art is wasted on such a bad card.
Posted By:
faisjdas
(4/7/2010 6:50:49 PM)
defense is not the best attack
Posted By:
Imperialstonedragon
(3/31/2011 10:30:22 AM)
If you want an early defender, opt for a Steel Wall, or better yet, a Perimeter Captain.
Posted By:
distinctactuality
(3/2/2010 2:43:22 AM)
Oh wow, it's like firebreathing but instead of being awesome its garbage.
Posted By:
allmighty_abacus
(7/27/2010 3:14:23 PM)