Really should say "enchanted creature" rather than "first creature" in the oracle text.
Posted By:
EternalLurker
(2/18/2010 10:14:35 AM)
@Dr_Octogonapus: Interesting question, both the card text and the Oracle version seem to support your theory. Probably not intended though. The only way I can think of it being useful this way is if it's played on a small creature with Regenerate, or in combination with a Lure (so you can distribute damage among multiple creatures in a way that would kill as few as possible), or if played on Thorn Elemental (in which case it's most likely unnecessary overkill). Also works with Valor Made Real, Mounted Archers, Foriysian Brigade, High Ground, or Foriysian Interceptor if blocking's your thing.
Posted By:
achilleselbow
(4/10/2010 8:33:32 PM)
Interesting effect, if it only had a higher cut-off threshold or cost 1 less, this would be good.
Posted By:
A3Kitsune
(4/11/2010 11:14:49 PM)
I sought this card out a while back because It had a rather unique effect, particularly for white.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVED it just because nothing else did this.
However, the more I've studied it, the less I like it.
Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't this only add a counter if you manage to NOT kill the blocking/blocked creature with combat damage?- due to the fact that it only counts if the creature is killed "this way?" And your creature has to survive the encounter too.
So, as far as I can tell, this card is only useful to a creature that has 0-2 power and survivability, and only for a limited amount of time, once it starts amassing +1/+1 counters.
Kind of not worth in in the long run.
Posted By:
Dr_Octogonapus
(9/21/2009 5:09:09 PM)
a weakened version of death touch, combined with the "vampiric"-ability.
...and white?
i could imagine a planeshifted version/reprint of this one in black.
Posted By:
Mode
(1/24/2009 4:40:46 AM)
Wow, this is terrible. Narrow, pointlessly convoluted, and expensive; I think I'll pass.
Posted By:
jeff-heikkinen
(4/12/2010 12:36:27 PM)
Try Daily Regimen.
Posted By:
mrredhatter
(10/5/2009 4:13:17 PM)
certainly unique, must be a inspiration for Ambiguity...If this card was worded slightly differently and costed 
less it could have been interesting...
Posted By:
Guest57443454
(11/29/2009 5:46:35 PM)
Just use Maze of Ith to save your creature, or Anoint.
Posted By:
bhunji42
(10/6/2009 6:30:01 AM)
Type your comment here.
Posted By:
savaenelf
(11/24/2008 5:29:18 PM)