....I am SUCH a fan of this card, you have no idea. I ran two copies of this big guy in my Elf deck when it was Zendikar, M12 and Scars of Mirrodin format. You have NO idea how satisfying it is to play this guy on turn 5 as a 15/15 as he enters until you do it.
Note - If using this guy in a more casual/traditional format, toss in a Doubling Season or four. That is a FUNNY combo.
Posted By:
mrhardy12
(7/10/2012 12:42:53 PM)
The only problems I see with Hydras are:
a) I find this one aesthetically ugly. sorry, just do. promo art would be nice.
b) they might be running out of Design space. I mean, ok yes they will always be able to make more
Hydras- but will the creature type start looking like Dragons, where Thundermaw Hellkite is literally the first one in YEARS that doesn't look like a blatant rip off of Shivan Dragon? Can they make NEW, EDGY Hydras?
Posted By:
DarthParallax
(7/5/2012 11:57:41 PM)
While I don't think Hydras will stick for Green's iconic big creature, I'm glad to see this guy back. Never has a 1/1 for 3 been such a good investment.
Posted By:
Shieldman
(7/5/2012 7:12:29 PM)
This guy gets huge and eventually gets trample. Huge and trample wins games. I know this because I am a pro.
Posted By:
Lotsofpoopy
(9/4/2012 1:53:21 AM)
We took the counters...and then we doubled it
Posted By:
Paladin85
(7/9/2012 9:57:43 AM)
You have no idea how happy I am these things don't get trample...and then they added Rancor back into core. At least I usually have spot removal at the ready.
Posted By:
Wurmcaller
(7/13/2012 3:25:34 PM)
@Lord_of_Tresserhorn Marrow Shards.
Posted By:
J34nM1
(1/30/2013 6:57:13 AM)
Boros Reckoner will deter anyone from playing it. They'll just end up killing themselves when it's blocked.
Posted By:
GhostCounselor
(3/12/2013 8:53:37 PM)
Might be nice for Simic shenanigans, with the hope that they get some nice stuff come autumn.
Posted By:
Totema
(7/5/2012 11:30:20 PM)
Won me So many EHD games, nothing funnier than letting it stew with a whispersilk cloak and watching your opponent sweat. It sadly wont be staying as the iconic for green, beasts are growing, are far less niche and Most importantly you wont feel like your selling yourself short because there is no X cost "which could be a bit bigger next turn, and then Next turn...".
Posted By:
un_diplomatic
(7/15/2012 3:54:11 AM)