A 2/2 creature! for FREE! this almost makes up for the fact that they didn't continue the hybrid one-drop cycle.
Posted By:
rexagon
(1/31/2013 2:13:55 AM)
Bloodbraid Elf's distant cousin on Ravnica, apparently. But yeah, note that that's an ETB effect and a not a cast effect. Why hello there, half of Avacyn Restored! Naya could be verrrrry nasty here. A creature-based ritual sounds like fun to me!
Posted By:
Nucleon
(1/23/2013 6:39:34 AM)
Absolutely phenomenal. Despite her colouring, Boros may find a touch more appeal. 2 red for a 2/2 on turn 2 is acceptable, but then getting to throw out another 2 cost means on turn three you've got a few battalion's triggering. A super-fun card to play, no question.
Posted By:
Amyler
(1/28/2013 5:42:21 AM)
It's a Gruul-themed "bear" that you essentially get for free. What's not to love?
Also, I'd that.
Posted By:
TheWallinator74
(2/27/2013 1:43:23 PM)
"T1: Champion of the Parish
T2: Burning-Tree Emissary, into Lightning Mauler. Souldbond these two, swing for 7.
T3: Rally the Peasants, swing for 13.
T3 win in standard. I'm ready. "
T3 win if you get your god hand and your opponent is RETARDED.
Posted By:
Kragash
(1/25/2013 11:52:59 AM)
@Psychrates
People aren't making pot jokes because we aren't all children. The "Burning-Tree" Clan is the most powerful clan in the entire Gruul faction. It is the clan of Borborygmos. Like the Burning-Tree Shaman (Great in EDH, by the way. Sure you can spin that Sensei's Divining Top. Enjoy the ping.) Or the Burning-Tree Bloodscale.
This card is strong. A bear that can potentially chain into explosive turns can be brutal. I'm not a fan of red...and this thing has caused me many headaches. It isn't a finisher by any means, and is quickly outclassed by other creatures later in the game. But it is such a key part of Naya and Jund aggro openings, and allows for such offensive power as early as turn two...well, props must be given where props are due.
Posted By:
ThinkOriginal
(2/26/2013 8:21:11 PM)
@Doaj
Not to bring you down, but... if you play a Champion of the Perish turn one you won't be able to cast this guy on turn two.
Posted By:
AgitatedBadger
(1/24/2013 10:36:21 PM)
This + Deadeye Navigator + Training Grounds = infinite mana.
Posted By:
martianshark
(2/21/2013 5:44:38 PM)
Well, I hate this card.
Posted By:
Lockwert
(5/14/2013 2:01:51 AM)
I have no intention of playing Gruul, but if I did... it'd be because of this card.
Posted By:
Mowagh
(1/23/2013 6:34:19 AM)