Cone of Flame in miniature form!
Posted By:
marmaris74
(7/5/2011 7:17:48 PM)
It's not, and never will be, Staggershock. Which makes me sad. But it should work as a passable replacement in burn decks hungry for a good 2-for-1. Especially if you're running Chandra's Phoenix, which lets you deal a little damage while keeping card advantage, even if you can't kill a second creature with it.
And at least it works better with Chandra, the Firebrand given that copied spells don't rebound. Same damage overall, (2+2+2 vs 2+1+2+1) for one less mana, it splits up favorably (can do 1, 2, 3, or 4 damage to various targets), and all resolves at once instead of waiting for your next upkeep. And losing instant speed doesn't matter that much when you're talking about comboing with Firebrand's -2.
Of course you could copy the original Staggershock and then copy the rebound for a total of 8 damage, but you'll kill Chandra with it if you don't proliferate her somehow or wait an extra ... (see all)
Posted By:
Lyoncet
(9/9/2011 3:19:09 PM)
Dear Illusions,
UMADBRO?
From,
Arc Trail
Arc Lightning
Cone of Flame
Forked Bolt
Fireball
Posted By:
made4ipod
(9/9/2011 7:05:16 PM)
You play this so you can save your bolts for their face. You play Forked Bolt because Squadron Hawk is a card.
Posted By:
DacenOctavio
(10/15/2011 12:06:08 AM)
saved my games soooooo many times, infect creatures stand no chance against its onslaught.
"Were gonna play a game.. its called kill all your shit."
Posted By:
TheSwarm
(4/15/2011 10:12:15 AM)
2-for-1's, regardless of speed, are always good because they get you value, and you win both board position (in the sense that you can outrace an opponent after killing their dudes) and card advantage (using one card to kill two of their dudes...makes a difference) at the same time.
It's pretty much a mini-Arc Lightning.
Posted By:
DonRoyale
(9/23/2010 10:24:11 PM)
Yo dawg, I heard you like removal so I put removal in your removal... yeah, ok, we're done here.
Great card! Often a 2 for 1, and even when not a Shock that pings your opponent is not bad for 1R. Especially excellent in Scars limited, with all the mana myr running around. Get some value!
Posted By:
yesnomu
(10/19/2010 8:44:12 PM)
On constructed: Kills Lotus Cobra, Birds of Paradise, Nest Invader + Spawn Token, all the mana myr, all the 'Smiths, a large number of vampires, an absurd number of infect creatures, and so much more. This simply will see play.
On limited: Oh, were you hoping to use your myr to complete your metalcraft trio? Here's a major setback. And because of how ubiquitous the myr will be in limited decks, you're almost guaranteed to get a two-for-one. As one of the worst draft colors in M11, Red has come back in Scars with a vengeance.
Posted By:
Selez
(9/26/2010 6:47:55 PM)
Would Chandra's Spitfire get +6/+0 from this if you hit 2 opponents with it?
Posted By:
Diachronos
(9/25/2010 7:02:32 PM)
Red burn is getting so many tools lately; at least 2 constructed-worthy burn spells per block. Zendikar block brought us Staggershock, Flame Slash, forked bolt. SoM brings us this and Galvanic blast. It's kind of scary how much loving R&D is giving Red burn...
Posted By:
justicarphaeton
(10/19/2010 10:26:44 PM)