One of the few cards in Magic clearly overcosted by FOUR.
A 4/4 for BBB would be expected if you have a serious upkeep cost.
The +3/-2 ability is not overpowered for a 3 CMC creature, and the BBB keeps it from being splashed.
It's too bad - this would have been an actual intriguing (and flavorful) card if it had been BBB.
Posted By:
reapersaurus
(12/29/2012 12:08:51 PM)
Overcosted. Good ability, though.
Posted By:
A3Kitsune
(1/14/2011 12:11:58 AM)
At least he only deals two damage if you decline the upkeep. Still, its a drawback, and for this cost...
"Better" badass black creatures-
Lord of the Pit
Xathrid Demon
Liege of the pit
Stronghold Overseer
Shauku, Endbringer
Pit Spawn
big black fatties with drawbacks are a lot of fun, as long as you keep them fed and happy ^^
Posted By:
Kryptnyt
(3/19/2011 11:01:28 AM)
Badly overcosted with a random upkeep tacked on, though it's ability is at least decent.
Posted By:
Radagast
(9/15/2012 10:01:52 AM)
Eh, it's pretty darn old. For its time it's hardly terrible.
Posted By:
psychichobo
(4/17/2013 2:11:43 PM)
@reapersaurus: 3 CMC would have been undercosted for this creature back when it was printed. Remember, creatures cost more then -- Juzam Djinn was considered game-warpingly powerful, and even Derelor, a 4/4 with no abilities for 4 CMC and a much nastier drawback, actually saw some use.
Posted By:
Aquillion
(5/30/2013 10:17:39 PM)
I think the art qualifies as "things you can't unsee."
Posted By:
Salient
(1/23/2014 9:29:28 PM)