c.f. Crypt Rats.
This guy is good if you want to keep him alive to clear the board each turn and use him as a beat down - which isn't a bad strategy in a reanimation deck. If you want to go the Basilisk Collar route, Crypt Rats are much more efficient.
If you must go with Basilisk Collar, give him Magebane Armor as well.
Posted By:
VampireCat
(1/16/2011 12:10:52 PM)
Not just lifelink but also Rite of Passage.
Posted By:
Vedalken_Arbiter
(10/10/2011 6:10:04 PM)
Look, something else that breaks Basilisk Collar... And they are even from the same block. Deathtouch in general (Virulent Swipe) works well with him, but you have to go all out that turn, as he will die as well. Darksteel Plate would be a nice addition to him, even without the deathtouch.
@Paleopaladin
If a flavortext is a quote and no name is given, it means the creature itself said it. If it isn't a creature card, then it was whatever being is in the art, but usually a name is credited in those cases.
Posted By:
OmegaSerris
(9/20/2011 7:51:27 PM)
My favorite demon in a long time. Wow.
The fact that, like Pestilence, it deals damage instead of giving -0/-1 and it is a creature means you can do some awesome things by giving it lifelink or somehow giving it deathtouch and protection from black.
Posted By:
Vinifera7
(4/19/2010 1:38:20 PM)
"Best flavor text ever. "
I tend to agree.
Combined with awesome art, and a very good card, this is one of my favorites. (Thanks RoE mana ramp so i can play him).
Posted By:
badmalloc
(5/20/2010 12:11:47 PM)
My favorite demon yet. Powerful creature that doesn't have a crippling side effect, but rather a crippling critter killer.
Posted By:
A0602
(4/18/2010 11:42:30 AM)
I really like it, despite its huge cost. Just be careful when you give it a Basilisk Collar, because it does give itself the 1 damage, too, so Blessing of Leeches or some kind of other card that gives it regenerate or indestructible would be a good idea. Eldrazi Monument anyone?
Posted By:
SolidSoldier
(4/20/2010 3:01:08 AM)
I love his attitude of nobody getting Zendikar if he can't and lack of a significant negative. GREAT GREAT DEMON!
Posted By:
hugemanatee
(4/23/2010 10:30:20 PM)
so easy to break...
Basilisk Collar (from worldwake) to give it deathtouch and lifelink, then blessing of leeches (from betrayers of Kamigawa) to make it regenerate for free at the cost of 1 life a turn which you should get back with some heavy interest...just hope you splashed blue or found a way to give everything shroud cause pull that kind of shit and they will just blam the creature or if their smart the blessing of leeches enchantment
Posted By:
Amsjex
(4/16/2010 7:47:29 AM)
Step 1: Grant the demon infect. (Tainted Strike, Grafted Exoskeleton, Phyresis)
Step 2: ATTACK!
Step 3: Pay 3 {B} to finish off your opponent.*
*Disclaimer: Doesn't work if you already have seven or more poison counters.
Posted By:
Philbo_the_Happy_Halfling
(4/21/2011 9:56:47 AM)