I'd usually run this over Terror back in the day; more combo potential and cool artwork. Kills one of their dudes and can chump or deal some flying damage. An effective and very underrated card.
Posted By:
luca_barelli
(10/30/2011 1:12:48 PM)
Great in Shirei EDH: since the Echo depends on whether it came into play, and not its having been cast, you can pop something every turn.
Posted By:
Corey_bayoudragonfly
(2/9/2012 11:14:57 AM)
Works pretty well with Ninjas, actually. Bit like Dark Hatchling but spread out.
Posted By:
psychichobo
(4/8/2013 3:57:35 PM)
@Sironos
Like all echo costs, it's meant to be a decision. You pay the echo when you want the 1/1 flyer to stay in play. Otherwise, just kill a creature for 2B. Unlike Shriekmaw, this destroy effect also have the Shredder stays in play till next upkeep, provide as a blocker for that turn also.
Posted By:
Cyberium
(8/21/2010 7:34:09 AM)
Yeah, it's not good in a vacuum. But I use it in a deck with Order of Whiteclay. The echo is actually helpful there, as it insures you can reanimate every turn.
Posted By:
ScissorsLizard
(5/1/2012 7:41:26 PM)
combos well with sun titan.
Posted By:
Watchingwolf51
(7/7/2010 4:17:25 PM)
The has wicked synergy with Unearth. It is also nice food for Phyrexian Ghoul/Nantuko Husk and other fun stuff (Helm of Possession is my favorite) after its first murder. A fun card in a powerful block.
Posted By:
Equinox523
(5/10/2011 1:44:54 PM)
I have a pretty nasty combo with this and Skull Collector. Basically, until one is taken out it's a Terror every turn, and it only requires 3 mana per turn.
Posted By:
count_dorku
(10/1/2010 3:40:11 AM)
"Yes, I did just find Bone Shredder with Defense of the Heart, and with Sword of Life and Shadow equipped to Silhana Ledgewalker and 3 mana available, I don't see any reason to pay the echo cost. I hope you didn't care about your creatures too much."
Posted By:
statiefreez
(2/11/2011 3:06:58 PM)
I love this card so much. It was my favorite ten years ago and still is one of my pet cards.
Posted By:
Drecon84
(3/1/2011 4:42:27 PM)