Sundial of the Infinite.
Posted By:
Creamof1337
(9/18/2011 8:35:26 PM)
This, sundial of the infinite, and Phyrexian metamorph. Copy mimic vat OR Sundial as many times as you want. Or anything else, for that matter.
Posted By:
Amnesigenic
(9/22/2011 1:28:31 PM)
If mimic vat produces two tokens due to a card like parallel lives or doubling season, would both tokens have haste? Or just one?
Posted By:
nellneb
(9/25/2011 5:52:12 AM)
Mimic vat, Parallel lives, and any splicer. its just amazing
Posted By:
CheeseStar
(10/17/2011 4:22:11 PM)
I'm currently using this in my G/W token deck. Intangible Virtue makes the tokens stronger, but I use it as a blocking mechanic. Mimic in a Mausoleum Guard with a Parallel Lives in play and get them both killed during the block, and you get to keep the 8 1/1 Spirits that pop out. With the Virtue in play, you just became a huge force to be reckoned with.
Posted By:
Raknorak
(10/29/2011 1:20:59 PM)
Ok in my opinion, mimic vat is good. the key part to it's "goodness" is it's ability to flop from 1 creature to the next, in other imprint cards are 'lesser' in that respect (I'm not saying this is strictly better then scepter, I wont even say it's better in general) but the fact you can load it up with the first thing and then flop it as better options open up. this aspect makes it very versatile (or flexible if you will) leading to more options.
this is my mental process behind this statement is try to compare it to the same card without the ability to replace the imprinted card with another card.
you would want to leave it open for the best option, this would lead it to being a dead card on the table for long periods of time, or sub optimal creatures being imprinted.
I think this rendition of mimic vat is almost unplayable in any non-casual environment. where this version can find a few copies flouting around in tournaments.
Posted By:
thaviel
(11/24/2011 12:35:27 PM)
Whenever I read this, it always seems like it should have been mythic. I'm surprised I haven't been seeing it in more decks.
Posted By:
shotoku64
(12/17/2011 10:23:44 AM)
I have a lingering question after reading all comments. With mimic vat, what resolves first: the targeted card successfully hitting the graveyard (thus triggering any effects that may happen with a creature hitting the graveyard) or the imprint itself (which would exile the card before making it to a player' s graveyard)? If the first scenario is correct, what' s the timing on imprint ( must the vat owner immediately elect to use imprint)?
Also, references have been made here regarding official rulings on this card. Where can I find that?
Posted By:
NinjaDog
(1/1/2012 8:23:39 AM)
@Philosophy- Once as it enters the battlefield, once as it attacks.
@KaelDrin- As per the rulings on Parallel Lives:
"If the effect creating the tokens instructs you to do something with those tokens at a later time, like exiling them at the end of combat, you'll do that for all the tokens."
So it doesn't work out like that, but still a good card none the less.
Posted By:
Theym
(1/11/2012 9:29:33 PM)
I run with with my Drazi. Early game it can use it for those delicious spawn tokens every turn. Late game it makes my stompy creatures a lot harder to get rid of.
Posted By:
Stinga
(1/31/2012 11:49:32 AM)