I think Intimidate is an interesting flavour choice, but like many things (like Progenitus not being able to block a Welkin Tern), we just have to accept the flavour doesn't work in some situations. Also, this card is bitchin' in Limited because nobody ever plays Red ever. I picked up 4 of these in a draft once.
Posted By:
jhimbob
(11/3/2009 6:01:13 AM)
Basically, I think they changed Fear to Intimidate because it complicated balance issues for Black to have an entire game mechanic all to itself. Other mechanics may be hard to find in certain colors (like flying for green), but they do exist. Otherwise they would've had to introduce a different exclusive keyword for each color.
Posted By:
achilleselbow
(4/11/2010 4:17:40 PM)
In New Zealand, they use dogs to hunt boars. So if a dog isn't intimidated by a boar, convince me why even a lone wolf should be.
Posted By:
Sironos
(5/19/2010 12:09:46 PM)
@Outlaw this guy is the Bruce Lee of Magic, his size isn't the issue it's his warcry ;)
Posted By:
lorendorky
(4/26/2012 10:00:30 PM)
Good in limited. Nobody seems to play red in m13. It's a 3/2 unblockable for 4. Beef it up with Dark Favor, and you have a serious threat and a timer. I don't think I would use this in constructed though, there are better options out there for red (Krenko, Mob Boss; even without goblin tribal, he is a beast).
Posted By:
Ligerman30
(8/4/2012 2:05:01 PM)
Careful Big 7/7 baloth, here comes an angry pig!!!
Intimidate flavor is just strange. I think they need to rethink it.
Intimidate should have been power based instead of color based.
Posted By:
OutlawD1
(9/28/2009 8:22:22 AM)
The intimidation of a Bladetusk. . . More fierce than the fiercest of Myr, more clever than a Hedron Crab. Thier fangs are like razorsharp blades of the bloodchief, thier claws of the valakut tearing into the scalding tarn. The scent of thier fur more thick and dark than a B.F.M., and thier beady little eyes, cooler than Nicolas Cage. The Boar is back. . . The boar is back. . .
Posted By:
EvilCleavage
(7/17/2010 9:22:17 PM)
Here comes MISTER PIG
Posted By:
Gilgiga
(10/2/2009 1:38:35 PM)
I kind of agree with Outlaw.
The machanic is a good idea, but i would have prefered another name for it.
Intimidate would rather suit to a creature that can only be blocked by creatures with greater power, similar to a counterpart of the abilities from Ironclaw creatures.
Posted By:
Mode
(9/27/2009 11:48:36 AM)
Very strong in limited, but not that great otherwise.
Posted By:
Nighthawk42
(9/28/2009 2:27:10 PM)