@sonorhC
I believe it does work Kaalia following this threads argumentation :
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?p=10050497
Quote: "An ability that triggers when a creature “attacks and isn’t blocked” triggers when the creature becomes an unblocked attacking creature. See rule 509.1h."
Posted By:
CoilingOracle
(8/7/2013 8:20:49 AM)
One of the mythics done right.
Posted By:
TastetheJace
(8/12/2013 5:03:50 PM)
Lets see... He's a 5-drop, so what do I drop the turn before? Maybe a bit of Bedlam to clear the way? Because why even give your opponent the option of blocking?
Posted By:
TheMurderousKitten
(8/16/2013 10:27:46 AM)
Master of Cruelties certainly has an awkward synergy with most Rakdos decks since most Rakdos decks are very aggro and his "must attack alone" clause doesn't work well with that. That said, I'd still argue that can he fit just as well in aggro as he can in control, but it really depends on how you want to use him, seeing as he can be used as either a finishing move, a defender, or creature removal.
Hitting your opponent with him is easy enough, Rogue's Passage or Glaring Spotlight are capable of doing the trick without even leaving standard.
Or you could back him up with some exalted cards and aggro enchantment. If you give him trample with something like Deviant Glee, then even if your opponent blocks the deathtouch/trample combo will cause the creature to take one damage and the rest to go over, resulting in removal and damage every swing.
Or you could give him some more defensive buffs, like regeneration or hexproof a... (see all)
Posted By:
RamenAwesome
(8/29/2013 4:59:01 PM)
Someone, somewhere, has made an extremely awkward deck involving this, Soul Conduit, and Near-Death Experience just to see the look on the opponent's face when it finally works.
Posted By:
A_Real_Travesty
(9/1/2013 7:56:25 PM)
Okay, so question. What if I'm making this guy unblockable, say with tricks of the trade, distortion strike, or ghostform?
EDIT: What does Aqueous Form do for this? Will it make something ridiculous like I'm hoping? *crosses fingers*
Posted By:
Cabbieboy
(9/18/2013 11:33:53 AM)
This is my favorite card in recent memory, I hope it sees more play...http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/events.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/theros13ptq/0810burlington
Posted By:
John_Kasta
(10/3/2013 8:16:05 PM)
I will murder whoever thinks it's a good idea to use this in commander.
Posted By:
Afroofthenight
(10/18/2013 9:37:22 AM)
Bring this guy in off of Kaalia of the Vast's Proc & keep "fling' or some other similar effect on a 'stick' (Isochron Scepter). = Instant win.
Posted By:
Kyrinoz
(10/30/2013 4:16:51 AM)
Hands-down my favorite card in Standard, and even in Modern. It doesn't really fit Rakdos but it sure as hell loves Grixis control or Grixis burn. He's the all-star of my penta Gates deck, where Rogue's Passage gets him through, Hold the Gates keeps him alive and vigilant, and Crackling Perimeter sweeps up afterwards
Posted By:
CrasterofMuelties
(11/26/2013 7:00:12 PM)