Well, I think this is very interesting.
This makes lots of sense, when you think about it. I mean, what makes a creature go extinct? It's usually because they haven't adapted to the evolving world around them and are falling behind. If you found a reservoir of Dodo's living deep below ground, how long do you honestly think they'll survive?
Cards like this and Viashino Skeleton, as bad as they are, at least have the decency to make some logical sense.
And regardless, having a creature that can help evolve your stuff out of nowhere isn't that bad, really.
It'd just be more acceptable if it cost 5 or was a 6/1.
Posted By:
Ferlord
(5/15/2013 8:27:53 AM)
What is so disappointing about this card isn't just that it is a bad card, it's that it is a bad card in the hybrid mana slot. This could have been a staple card to build around; merfolk are a tribe that should be getting some decent building blocks in standard between Ravnica's Simic and Theros & with just a small amount of design tweak, this could have been a solid card in a UG Merdeck. Not to mention it is a waste of some really good artwork as well.
I just can't help but compare it to other flash cards in Standard right now; Nephalia Seakite is a common that costs 2 less, has evasion, and could trade with this card. I'm not expecting Restoration Angel at the uncommon slot, but dropping 1 or 2 off the cost, giving it Islandwalk or some sort of "pay X to make unblockable" would have made this card playable.
Posted By:
Gamecat23
(7/24/2013 11:16:36 AM)
When a card is still kinda lame for two less mana, you really wonder whether or not you need to stop buying boosters.
Posted By:
talcumpowder0046
(12/8/2013 6:09:10 PM)
Compare Boon Satyr. This is overcosted by about 2 mana.
Posted By:
Continue
(12/16/2013 5:38:19 PM)
In Standard, Skyline Predator is a much better choice for flashing an Evolve trigger, because it flies and has better survivability. The only reason that this would ever be better, is if you have happen to have Master of the Pearl Trident in play. They should have given this thing hexproof or an 'enters the battlefield' effect.
Combos with Aquus Steed.
Edit: ...and then dual-devotion gods were announced.
Posted By:
Jhyrryl
(1/17/2014 1:50:17 AM)
Worldbuilding card. You're not supposed to look at the stuff between the art and the flavor text. :P
Posted By:
Salient
(1/24/2014 8:28:48 PM)
...It doesn't even EVOLVE?
0/5 distressingly bad uncommon for Simic, jesus
Posted By:
Petertracy
(2/28/2014 4:00:55 AM)
This guy's weapon of choice is the legendary... Razor Boomerang!
1/5 Stars
Posted By:
Hunter06
(5/5/2014 6:42:06 AM)