The great thing about this guy is that he can play aggro or control, depending on what you need. When you need to race, you can pay four life to get it out earlier. When you are on track for a stable board position, you can wait to play it. It can also be played in any color, giving even green access to a well-costed flyer.
Also, on paper, it looks totally badass
Posted By:
Superllama12
(7/9/2012 1:59:13 PM)
This might be my favorite card. It's not the most powerful, but a 4/4 flying firebreather that can be dropped on turn 4 without ramp is game-changing.
Posted By:
rollinsclone
(8/21/2012 9:28:25 PM)
Easily one of the best illustrations for a dragon I have ever seen. Admittedly I would have liked a lil more power for the cost but to be fair a 4/4 dragon (potentially) on turn 4 is nothing to sneeze at especially in red. Also with the versatility to be able to play this as early as turn 4 (turn 3 in green) with mana of any color or colorless is an amazing value in itself. With as much potential as this has, I've always felt like I was missing out on the best way to get the most out of this.
Posted By:
Kos4evr
(9/1/2012 2:21:15 AM)
Give it lifelink.
You're welcome.
Posted By:
Pentavite625
(10/1/2012 5:14:57 PM)
If you have this guy and they have no Flying defence and you have 2x-(z+6) life where they have x life and you have z red mana free, the game is yours.
Posted By:
RunedServitor
(11/12/2012 8:39:48 AM)
I love this guy. Absolutely crazy to drop on turn 4 for and 4 life, Gorgeous artwork too.
Posted By:
Drewskithelegend
(3/17/2013 8:59:15 PM)
I can't believe no one has made the "phirebreathing" pun yet
Posted By:
TheLastStormCrow
(3/20/2013 1:12:51 AM)
Scion of the ur-dragon EDH loves this quirky fella.
Posted By:
WolfWhoWalks
(3/30/2013 12:22:57 PM)
An amusing win condition for lifegain decks. Especially if you pick {W}/{R} for access to Searing Meditation and the like.
Posted By:
LordRandomness
(5/1/2013 4:32:49 PM)
I just like how you can throw it in any deck and can kill your opponent off with it by itself. Phyrexian Artifact Dragon. WotC, you did it perfectly.
Posted By:
07mak
(7/2/2013 9:30:44 PM)