@varteDod
You do realize that a 10/10 for 5 is much more appealing than a 10/10, draw 3 cards for 5WUBRG, right? (not that that's bad, but the former is just preferable)
Posted By:
Razbot
(4/28/2011 11:25:33 PM)
Take 1 Leveler, stir in 1 cup Etched Oracle, reduce over low heat until Oily, serve on toast.
Posted By:
Atali
(4/29/2011 9:17:16 AM)
I want to crack this baby. Many a sleepless night ahead.
Posted By:
Deco_y
(6/14/2011 2:59:05 PM)
People people people, Melira, Sylvok Outcast keeps the counters from being placed on creatures you control. This guy comes in WITH the counters so Melira DOES NOT work. Had this card said: "When it enters the battlefield put" (or place) the counters on him then it would work. But it doesn't.
Best thing for you to do is go out and get 4 Hex Parasites and enjoy the game. (Then Fling both the Etched and Hex at your opponents for 16 damage. Repeat as desired.)
^^^Try this with a Blue Red deck. That way your prepared to stop their counter spells.
Posted By:
Teakon
(5/22/2011 2:04:10 PM)
So, if i have torpor orb on the field, then cast etched monstrosity, will it still enter the field with the counters on it?
Posted By:
The_Shawnz
(5/15/2011 1:45:32 PM)
It's unconfirmed as to whether it will combo with Melira or not. There are reasons it should, and reasons it shouldn't. But over in the Rules Q&A forums our resident net-rep has told us that it's still in discussion (post was made on 3rd May).
Also, Torpor Orb doesn't do anything. The -1/-1 counters are part of a replacement effect, not an ability.
In any case, on its own, its not very good. Even the draw 3 cards can't save it from a 10 mana investment for a 10/10 - given that Kozilek is a superior choice and doesn't require an absurb mana cost like WUBRG. There are some card combos in standard which can make it a 10/10 more easily - Melira, obviously, if it works (but besides a few situations she seems like primarily a sideboard card), Vampire Hexmage and Hex Parasite. But with Vampire Hexmage you're giving yourself card disadvantage for a 10/10 on turn 5, when there are still better ways at getting big creatures out early (Eldrazi legends and Summoning Trap, for example), and Hex P... (see all)
Posted By:
JaxsonBateman
(5/3/2011 3:46:41 AM)
It doesn't work with Melira, creatures can't have counters PLACED on them, Etched Monstrosity enters the battlefield with them already attached. Judge's rulings.
Posted By:
Shadoflaam
(5/8/2011 1:05:13 PM)
Worst case scenario, a 5/5 for 5 which is better than Phyrexian Hulk. That's kind of a best case scenario too, isn't it.. Well.. It's better than a Phyrexian Hulk!! Should've been a rare. 3/5 for being able to kill the somewhat incred hulk. ha ha
Posted By:
Mike-C
(5/26/2011 5:42:36 AM)
As good as this card is without assistance Torpor Orb is a must have for this guy/girl/thing.
Posted By:
AnTzero
(4/28/2011 2:54:36 PM)
Ok so if I cheat this in with torpor orb thats cool. Now if the other player swings with a phyrexian dreadnaught every turn I could consivably remove all the counters draw three cards and be ready for it again. Wow
Posted By:
Leonidus78
(4/28/2011 7:43:15 PM)