Gave the guy 4 stars. With Fling, Fungal Sprouting, Rancor and others, this card is very dangerous. With green mana pump, he comes out much earlier than you might think.
Posted By:
Carnophage_4ever
(8/12/2012 6:28:29 AM)
Why isn't this green???
Posted By:
TheWrathofShane
(8/23/2012 7:48:22 PM)
If Hamletback Goliath is in play and then I soulbond it to a Wolfir Silverheart, what power and toughness is the Hamletback Goliath?
Posted By:
_Sethvir_
(8/27/2012 5:18:29 AM)
Nice Art
Posted By:
blueMag
(9/1/2012 9:35:27 AM)
I thought this was originally from Lorwyn expansion. The Giant, and especially the goblins on his back, looked like Boggarts. The artist Paolo Parente and Brian Snoddy, don't have any new card arts this days, except for this so I thought this is reprinted. Anyway, I also thought this card is expensive, but this really useful, Rush of blood and Fling, then BOOM!!!
Posted By:
Silverscar
(9/29/2012 10:51:01 AM)
I remember getting this back in lorwyn, it is totally insane that he got a reprint. we get some giant love now :D
Posted By:
ZHAce_
(11/10/2012 7:38:15 PM)
How ironic that he works well Krenko, Mob Boss...
Posted By:
Ferlord
(1/10/2013 8:50:51 PM)
_Sethvir_ - If Hammy here is out and you cast the Silverheart, your Hamletback gets the four counters from casting it. If you then soulbond the Silverheart to Hammy, you've got a 14/14 Hamletback (barring any other creatures coming into play).
All I can say is Infinite Reflection.
Posted By:
Alsebra
(3/29/2013 2:50:09 PM)
While he is a bit pricey to get out there I really like putting him in a deck with Domri Rade and Corpsejack Menace.
If you can last against some of the aggro decks and somehow get him out there with some luck and other fatties - wow.
Big if though.
Posted By:
Outspoknpoet
(3/31/2013 1:51:04 PM)
@_Sethvir_- 14/14. The 6/6 Hamletback Goliath gets 4x +1/+1 counters for the entry of Wolfir Silverheart, just like it would for any 4-power creature. It then gets an additional +4/+4(not 4x +1/+1 counters) for the Soulbond mechanic. In the event some counter-removal spell takes effect, it can remove those counters, but not the +4/+4 granted by the Soulbond mechanic. I don't know if you'll read this, but hopefully it helps if you do.
And yes, I'd agree that this should be green, or at least green-red multicoloured.
Just like any big nasty red creature, I'm advocating the use of Assault Strobe, Boros Charm, Double Cleave, or equivalent for Double Strike, and Colossal Might, Fury Charm, or equivalent for Trample. Carry on to strike aggressively until your opponent cries uncle.
Posted By:
MagicBrad
(4/17/2013 8:53:54 PM)