This card is pretty cool. It's not obviously insane, but it definitely makes any spot removal awkward for your opponent. Probably not quite as good as Cloudgoat Ranger in a void, but in the context of the block this might shape up to be pretty valuable since both the tokens and the monk have relevant creature types. It certainly has enough enablers in Parallel Lives and Intangible Virtue.
Also it's five power on the board, which is what I think Vedalken_Arbiter meant. 3 (monk) + 1 (1st token) +1 (2nd token) = 5.
Posted By:
2pcsofcandy
(9/22/2011 7:59:58 PM)
i always believe to never underestimate 2-3 creatures for one card.
Posted By:
bluemaxx
(9/26/2011 1:13:27 AM)
This is five power right off the bat, even if you don't control any other creatures.
@candy
yes, I was counting the tokens.
Posted By:
Vedalken_Arbiter
(9/23/2011 9:10:08 AM)
I think you'll find it is Geist-HONOURED Monk, you filthy yanks.
Y U DONT TALK RITE?
Posted By:
UberSoso
(11/24/2011 10:55:06 AM)
Parallel Lives + Intangible Virtue + Geist-Honored Monk + Venser, the Sojourner's +2 ability = 8 2/2 flyers with vigilance and a 9/9 with vigilance. Use Venser's -1 the next turn to swing with your freshly made 25 power.
Posted By:
Jimhawk
(9/23/2011 2:36:45 PM)
It's like a white Siege-Gang Commander.
Posted By:
Wprundv
(9/25/2011 3:08:13 PM)
I am a bit confused as to why folk are implying the Monks P/T are 5 if it enters the battlefield with no other creatures on the battlefield, in ones graveyard or in some other way under your control.
If I understand the card correct, the Monk enters the battlefield w/ 2, 1/1 spirts. Now...If I do my basic math correct, should the Monk enter the battlefield w/ no issues, this is three creatures on the board. We are, again, assuming there are no creaturs in your graveyard or in any other way under your control, Just the Monk and the two spirits on the board after the Monk has been successfully cast...
Once I complete my basic math, I have 3 creatures under my control...The text states, "the Monk has P/T equal to the number of creatures I control"...With no other creatures under my control in any other zone, I am not understanding how other folk's basic math is leading them to believe this somehow comes into play as a 5 power or a 5/5 P/T...Please provide me with what you are smok... (see all)
Posted By:
BalZac
(12/3/2011 12:40:50 PM)
There is some over-costing going on in this set - which is to say, I think part of the way they are seeking to slow the game is by tacking on bits of mana cost in places unexpected. This card would feel better at 2WW - coming from Scars/M12, 3WW seems really slow for how delicate it is on it's own. I have this notion that it will feel very different in a set or two.
For now, it feels awkward.
Posted By:
Hanksingle
(9/24/2011 4:59:20 PM)
It is a shame that her artwork is very bad. If it's got better I'lll play it more often.
Posted By:
Blackrun
(7/10/2012 8:09:03 PM)
@Vedalken_Arbiter: Or 3, but hey...
@Zpcsofcandy: Touche...
Posted By:
ThisisSakon
(9/22/2011 8:20:24 PM)