This plus Boros Charm for double strike has been my favorite combo this year. I once tapped out for Jace, Architect of Thought on turn four against an empty board for his -2, only to have an Advent of the Wurm coming in at end of turn and killing me the next turn when I was at 17 life. Any random Flinthoof Boar or Loxodon Smiter suddenly deal 14-16 trampling damage with Ghor-Clan Rampager + Boros Charm, and the best part is either part of the combo is incredible in its own right.
One word of advice against Gruul or Naya aggro: cast your Tragic Slip and Shock at the beginning of combat step, not after they declare attacks. If they tap creatures and say "I attack", ask them to backtrack to the beginning of combat step. "Bloodrush in response to your Shock" can be pretty devastating, but since bloodrush can only be activated after the creatur... (see all)
Posted By:
sweetgab
(8/12/2013 4:48:12 PM)
I'd be more than happy to play him in either mode. The fact that he has both options makes him feel like a "charm" to me.
Posted By:
Flyheight
(1/23/2013 12:04:57 PM)
A reasonably strong creature at its cost that can double as Colossal Might that gives both a +2 toughness boost and is uncounterable? Definitely the most powerful Bloodrush card, and stronger than many of the rares in Gatecrash.
Posted By:
Keiya
(1/27/2013 5:35:16 PM)
one of the best pump spells ever printed.
Posted By:
Arachibutyrophobia
(1/22/2013 8:59:30 PM)
The pumping is good, but granting trample is even better, and it could enter the battlefield as a decently cost creature, very powerful.
Posted By:
Cyberium
(1/23/2013 12:24:25 PM)
It will see standard play where I play, because I will be running four-of to put on all the double strikers I'm going to run in Naya.
Posted By:
joeah100
(1/23/2013 1:39:55 PM)
If both of these abilities were separate cards they'd still be playable. Giving flexibility to cast both is amazing
Posted By:
Purplerooster
(1/23/2013 4:17:29 PM)
This is wonderfully efficient and you could possibly draft more than one at uncommon. I have my fingers crossed for a {R}{G} lord for beasts.
Posted By:
lorendorky
(1/23/2013 3:13:29 AM)
To put into perspective: Colossal Might. A very good pump spell, and a guy when you need it. Solid 4/5
Posted By:
flavioal28
(1/22/2013 2:35:46 PM)
Screw Borborygmos and his older version, the best Gruul general to run with Bloodrush is Radha, Heir to Keld. Oh, all that sweet combat phase mana.
Posted By:
Lash_of_Dragonbreath
(2/6/2013 6:48:57 PM)