Seems strange that no one's mentioned Axebane Guardian, which was printed in the same set. For two mana you get a land, a 0/2 body and at least one turn's worth of extra multicoloured mana from the Axebane. If you haven't played a land so far in the turn then it can completely replace what you used to cast it. In that context I'd say it's at least a 3.5.
Posted By:
Villainous1
(2/23/2013 4:47:03 AM)
I liked using this in sealed deck. Surprisingly frequent use for fetching a third land in time for turn three, not sure of constructed games but I was happy to see it in my opening hand during pre-release.
Posted By:
HowardTreesong
(9/30/2012 3:01:31 AM)
This better be leading up to some rather... MORE relevant Gate-based creature cards in the upcoming sets. Gates needs to be a good standard deck, I tell you what.
Posted By:
RAV0004
(9/30/2012 1:48:38 PM)
So solid. Well costed land tutor, common rarity, single color, and a decent chump-blocker.
Posted By:
GruesomeGoo
(10/1/2012 12:14:57 PM)
3/5. A decent blocker with an ETB land fetch. Not bad.
Posted By:
chrome_dome
(1/14/2013 6:15:15 AM)
If you're using this consider Borderland Ranger or Dawntreader Elk. I personally use all 3 for a Borborygmos Enraged deck. Solid 2-drop. 4/5.
I don't see why you'd ever grab a gate with him, though. Why not just grab a basic of the color you need so you can play it untapped?
Posted By:
Biglonty
(2/25/2013 10:15:51 AM)
Rampant Growth's Advantages
* Puts the land directly into play tapped.
Gatecreeper Vine's Advantages
* Choose either a basic land or a gate.
* Get a 0/2 defender.
* Putting the land in your hand can sometimes be better, if you didn't have a land to play that turn (or none of the color you need).
Posted By:
UncreativeNameMaker
(9/29/2012 5:07:37 PM)
@Merlin117: You don't actually know what Rampant Growth does, do you.
I know a lot of players who are strapped for cash and they're gonna love this and the Gate cards.
Posted By:
steev
(9/26/2012 5:17:36 PM)
Basic land OR a gate... this is incredible for the cost and rarity.
Posted By:
lorendorky
(9/25/2012 11:51:53 PM)
It fixes mana and gets in the way of an attacker. Not bad at all.
Posted By:
Radagast
(10/5/2012 6:10:15 PM)