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See, one thing about Bob that I didn't get was that he was 4.6/5 stars, while Dark Tutelage is 3.5/5.
Their effects are the same, and enchantments are harder to get rid of than creatures. Tutelage costs 
more and can't attack, but is that worth a whole star??
But then it hit me: What if YOU want to get rid of the "Draw card and lose life" effect? What if you're at 2 life and don't want to risk it?
You either have to man up and take a chance with the drawing, or be main-decking Naturalize-esque spells. With the Confidant, if you're low on life, your opponent won't block it, because they think that he'll kill your himself. That's the time when you should do sneaky tricks (like Tainted Strike).
Posted By:
Ferlord
(1/27/2013 2:13:48 PM)
@TimmyForever
I... Actually agree with you? This is weird. Anyway. The culture here seems to be that on every good/broken card, the comments go something like "OMG, this is the real noob test, show them this and Emrakul and blah blah blah." because as soon as people can recognize a card is good, they can berate others for not seeing it, right? Gotta love the hivemind. As for this card, it really is good if you know how to use it. Really. Alternately, if you don't like life-for-cards, fine. Don't play black. It's fine. Just because something is good in practice doesn't mean you have to enjoy playing with it. That's why we have 5 colors, people.
Posted By:
NoIHavent
(1/27/2013 6:12:28 AM)
Really Timmyforever? Mr. "Go to every popular card ever and say its the worst card in the history of cards, and rate it a 0.5 out of 5", YOU'RE the one claiming everyone else is saying "pay attention to me"? Interesting.
Anyway, for those of you who say it's bad, it's truly, truly not. I've played with it in several decks and if it sticks (which is rare considering how big of a target it is), it's gonna win you the game most of the time. Drawing say, 3 more cards then your opponent throughout the game cannot simply be overstated. Almost the same thing as having you start with the full 7 and the other guy mulling to 4. Well, maybe not quite that, but it's close.
Oh and I rarely get killed by the thing, or have seen many others get killed by it. It's never revealing griselbrand or Emrakul, but more often land, cabal therapy, ponder, and the like. Not saying you won't get unlucky and flip a au... (see all)
Posted By:
Sessy
(1/18/2013 7:48:55 AM)
Sorry Bob. You've been outclasses by Duskmantle Seer. 4/4, flying, and gives everyone Bob. This card is gonna be EXPENSIVE. I mean look at this guy's price tag now.
Posted By:
mpitcock
(1/17/2013 3:54:25 AM)
This card is pretty bad. There are enough black cards that draw for less life loss. Bloodgift Demon, the infinitely better Phyrexian Arena, Underworld Connections,sign in blood, etc. With this, you better plan on winning by turn 5 or 6 without the opponent hitting you.
Posted By:
Domak
(1/16/2013 10:51:45 AM)
I like how people call others NOOBS if they don't like this card, even though I've seen this card cause more suicides than the Taliban.
Edit: What is up with all these MTG NAZIS!? "LOL best card evar if you don't like it you are worse than Hitler I'm so pro lol please pay attention to meeeeeee!"
Posted By:
TimmyForever
(1/13/2013 8:10:41 AM)
What is the interaction with this guy and a split card like Boom // Bust?
EDIT: I mean, if you would flip a split card like the example, what happens?
Posted By:
theNinja-degozaru
(1/6/2013 12:28:46 PM)
This card is as good as your 2 CMC or less cards and your library manipulation. Throw it into any random black deck and it will likely kill you. But if you've got Tarmogoyfs, Delvers of Secrets, Brainstorms, and Divining Tops, then he's just flat out amazing. A one-sided Howling Mine.
I think there's a deck to be made with counterspells and controlling instants, Delver of Secrets, Divining Top, Bob, and Stoneforge Mystics. I'm working on it, but I thinking UBW could be big in Legacy.
Posted By:
cartel1982
(12/12/2012 10:11:28 AM)
I understand why Bob is good, really, I do. What I don't understand is his ridiculously extravagant price tag. You could buy Bob for $8 when rav block came out and now he's $40!? How the hell? I don't understand how he could have gotten THAT much better as newer sets came out to merit paying more for him than for a rav block dual land
Otherwise, yes, properly played he's an amazing card, just an expensive one with a mildly ironic flavor text
Posted By:
El_Pared
(12/3/2012 1:43:23 AM)
Anyone else thinks he looks like Syndrome from the Incredibles, only in a different getup? Put him in a black and white jumpsuit, and you have an awkward supervillain, my friend.
Posted By:
WarioMan
(11/29/2012 10:41:28 PM)