Dragons seem very out of place in gothic horror. However this feels natural, it looks similar to a gargoyle.
I just wish they would be a little more creative with dragons, I mean we get it! They breathe fire. Maybe if this had some sort of Morbid trigger it would feel a little more unique. I don't know. Maybe its just me.
Posted By:
JFM2796
(9/22/2011 3:30:57 PM)
It's like a built in Bonfire.
Also, it may not need mentioning but I see a lot of talk about hard casting this guy. Mind you guys that in red already at the 1 slot we have Faithless Looting. In red's allied color of black we also have Unburial Rites. If you can find a convenient way of generating white mana you can have him out as early as turn 5 by flashing Unburial Rites. Of course turn 4 your opponent probably has plenty of counters, bounces, and removal. By the time you manage to reach 7 mana you probably will have a better chance of keeping him around but still, can you imagine turning this guy sideways on turn 5? OUCH!
@llavering71
Yes, it does bypass Hexproof. Hexproof prevents creatures from effects that say " destroy target creature", "return target creature", etc. The keyword there being "target". Things that effect all creatures bypass Hexproof because they do not "target" a specific creature.
The effect does NOT bypass protectio... (see all)
Posted By:
alphagprime
(9/8/2012 8:04:42 AM)
Dust Corona.
Love the art. That is one badass mofo dragon. Some dragons just look dumb, like Voracious Dragon. He looks mentally damaged to me.
Posted By:
NZGTownsend
(12/17/2011 6:06:24 PM)
Justifies the existance of Geosurge. On turn 4, you could drop Koth of the Hammer, use his -2, and then geosurge into this! Excessive? Maybe, but dropping a double-threat in the color that least relies on control may be the best move you can do.
Posted By:
Tempted_Johnny
(9/24/2011 9:09:23 AM)
This is an amazing card. Let me tell you why...
1: Amazing art. Gothic dragon art should look appropriately awesome, and this art fits the bill.
2: Amazing ability. My opponent putting this down would put me on edge. Dragons are already agonizing to contend with, and I would pull out all the stops to stop it from roasting me.
3: Amazing flavortext. Flavortext for mythic rares should be awesome, and this example is quite so.
Also, combos well with Furnace of Rath. Just saying.
Posted By:
Dragonmaster3.0
(9/22/2011 3:16:16 PM)
Amazing with Sneak Attack.
Posted By:
AmericanVigor
(9/27/2011 2:29:43 PM)
I lovingly hate this thing. It will be a pain in the arse whenever anyone pulls it in sealed or limited, though it will be awesome if you're the one behind it. And its going to be perfect in my casual riku's-copies deck ^_^
Though I agree the flavor is kinda off, they could've at least thrown in a sphinx too!
Posted By:
DragonicSphinx
(9/23/2011 10:07:44 PM)
@JFM2796 drakula means dragon/devil in romanion, food for thought
Posted By:
willex
(7/22/2013 7:06:13 AM)
equip basilisk collar = block this or ELSE
gain 6 life, destroy every creature your opponent controls and gain 6 life for each creature destroyed this way
Posted By:
ZirilanoftheClaw
(11/7/2011 7:44:36 PM)
When Balefire Dragon deals combat damage to a player, if the game you are playing is a casual magic (rt) game. That player either loses the game or gets so far behind he loses the game.
Posted By:
ICEFANG13
(9/22/2011 10:00:43 PM)