8 life for 1 mana is damn awesome.
And actually, if you set this up right, you can gain the 8 life after it comes into play: just sit on those fetch lands or play a Harrow.
Posted By:
masonthekiller
(11/13/2010 7:03:01 AM)
These quest cards are an interesting demonstration of how something seemingly powerful is not in fact that effective. At first glance the impression is that of little commitment for big returns but the truth is a lot can happen in three turns — A LOT. This card might not even make it that long. It's still playable, even descent, but inevitable less amazing than first impressions. Some quests are better than others and this one falls in the middle. The flavor is great, however, and the common ranking of this card does a great job of setting the prevalent adventure motif of the set. Fun stuff.
Posted By:
Mr_Hendry
(10/17/2009 12:11:23 PM)
Fits nicely in Mesa Enchantress/Sigil of the Empty Throne deck. Early game buying us time, late game making angles :)
Posted By:
hieyster
(11/12/2009 12:12:57 PM)
I think this card can most accurately be described as: sideboard-tastic! Against most decks, it delays the inevitable. Against sligh, it is THREE LIGHTNING BOLTS. Yikes. Card advantage.
Posted By:
KrosanGardener
(3/5/2010 1:52:03 PM)
@True_Mumin
Not quite. There are't many one drop creatures that can save you 8 life. Still, anyone willing to play this card might want to consider using Perimeter Captain instead.
Posted By:
armogohma
(6/29/2011 12:40:02 AM)
Gain 8 life for ONE mana? Why can't everyone rate it at least a 4?!?
Posted By:
AXER
(11/5/2010 1:15:08 PM)
Strong card, cheap and you get eight life for 3 counters. Have lots of these and you can really go far.
3.5
Posted By:
PaladinOfSunhome
(12/1/2009 11:30:15 AM)
8 seems like a lot, eh? Well guess what: it still sucks. Just play a creature instead.
Posted By:
True_Mumin
(9/27/2009 2:14:20 AM)
Strong.
Posted By:
Locohead
(11/24/2009 2:39:59 AM)
this plus Sanguine Bond...AND you dont have to wait to cast this
Posted By:
Guntz1092
(6/25/2010 9:42:07 PM)