Distortion Strike
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This and Thrummingbird are why infect should be Blue/Black.
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Posted By: Rumblin-Slumm (9/26/2010 7:57:56 PM)
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This + Kiln Fiend is probably one of the worst combos I've ever faced; 5 damage unblockable isn't common (no pun intended) and can be death for an unsuspecting opponent.
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Posted By: cjgrimmreaper (10/7/2010 12:20:39 AM)
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I can get turn 3-5 kills happening quite often with this, kiln fiend, assault strobe and some random burns in my UR kiln fiend deck, provided my kiln fiend doesn't die early game.
T1: Halimar depths, scalding tarn etc. Preordain?
T2: Land. Kiln fiend
T3: Land. Assault strobe, lightning bolt/preordain, distortion strike. Attack for 22-25 dmg.

Also run some livewire lashes, preordains (to search, as blue and red aren't friendly colors), searing blaze, chandra's spitfire, goblin guides, reveberates and staggershocks. I find that the rebound works well, particularly with kiln fiend if you haven't yet managed to finish the opp. off. Stick livewire to spitfire or kiln fiend, and cast strobe or distortion.
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Posted By: wxnbvq1 (10/17/2010 10:34:26 PM)
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This card is the reason I hit top 8 in the Games Day tournament.
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Posted By: Schwarzy (3/14/2011 9:24:39 PM)
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In my opinion, one of the most underated cards in standard. In limited, its ridiculous. In standard, it can be the card to get that blightsteel you just shape anewed in. This thing enables infect like none other. It ensures that you get hellcarver demon through. Its versatility is fantastic.
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Posted By: TheSwarm (3/17/2011 4:31:46 PM)
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EXTREMELY powerful, especially with Kiln Fiend and Charmbreaker Devils
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Posted By: Superllama12 (10/4/2011 8:20:44 PM)
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Now, where did I put that Blightsteel Colossus? Two oppenets all but removed. The only things that stop it are a counter spell, or a Damage Stopping spell like Fog. Putting Hex Proof on this beast cuts those odds down HALF.
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Posted By: ForgeMaster117 (3/20/2012 5:49:16 AM)
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Good in general, but infect is by far the best use for it. Unblockable is always good for infect, but giving it added power and making it reusable puts this over the top.
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Posted By: nunzioni (7/13/2012 10:30:46 PM)
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Looks like he is holding an energy sword... sorta
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Posted By: Hivis_of_the_Scale (7/17/2012 9:32:02 PM)
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Play this with Wild Defiance and just dance the night away....
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Posted By: JK-27 (8/26/2012 7:12:40 AM)
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