I was always curious why he was given Firebreathing instead of Haste. If anything, WotC probably initially had him with haste. I mean, the other Titans were given abilities that are generally used in there colours (Primeval = Trample, Grave = Deathtouch, Sun = Vigilance, Frost =... pseudo-hexproof... I guess), and haste is the most Red ability.
However, the more I thought about it, the more broken Inferno became. An immediate 6 damage, divided as you wish, plus the 6/6 coming your way? Sweet Jesus...
Therefore, a less impressive but still very Red ability like Firebreathing is entirely fair.
Posted By:
Ferlord
(5/29/2013 10:40:08 AM)
@Ferlord
Exactly. If this guy had haste, he would be ridiculous. You'd probably be able to clear their field and land a free 6 damage the turn you play him. If it's an empty field, that would be 12 damage to their face. That said, he is one of the less powerful titans (although that's not saying he's weak, because titans are all still titans) and a small buff would not have made him step on the other titans.
As for the card, I really like it. You get to shoot planeswalkers and utility creatures as well as put a giant (literally) threat on the board. He's also extremely hard to chump.
Posted By:
SAUS3
(6/10/2013 8:03:53 AM)
My friends used to think haste was an overrated ability. I mean, come on, it only matters for one turn, right? Then I dropped this guy after I played Urabrask the Hidden. Now they respect and fear hasty creatures.
Posted By:
limitededition
(6/25/2013 6:17:09 PM)
Seid ihr das Essen? Nein! Wir sind der Jäger!
Posted By:
Lord_Ascapelion
(7/26/2013 9:24:32 AM)
Depending if you ramped into him:
He attacks for between 9 and 15 *by himself* the next turn (including his split bolt damage) if you were nice enough to give him haste, he hits for 12 without pumping; 6 of that is divisible between players and creatures (ensuring no blockers.)
Corpse Dance = Budget Friendly T3 12 damage minimum.
Posted By:
blurrymadness
(9/23/2013 10:40:09 AM)
In edh i've had him out with a sword of kaldra and a grafted exoskeleton thanks to stonehewer giant. Needless to say it was disgusting beyond all belief. Then i played true conviction.
Posted By:
Mr.Freshness-Timmy
(10/10/2013 10:54:17 PM)