If this isn't a Pacifism variant, I don't know what else to call it. It's different from Pacifism in that the creature can still block (and attack if there's a power boost or an attacking trigger useful to the creature's controller), but that difference from Pacifism is assumed in the whole "variant" thing. Generally it's weaker because it does leave the player a blocker, and that's probably why we see the card here, as it has the same "You know I have to answer this, but here's something in return" aspect as Arcane Denial, a reprint in this same set. I still prefer actual answers such as Arrest and Prison Term, but I am glad this is a choice for those who look for less harsh answers in their friendly games.
Posted By:
sarroth
(11/3/2013 12:54:50 PM)
A card made to combat Voltron commanders or centerpiece commanders. A step above some alternatives because it removes ALL the text and doesn't make a sweeper of most kinds an out.
I'm looking forward to enchant Glissa with this and completely neuter such a deck.
Posted By:
Shiizu
(11/8/2013 12:21:37 PM)
My opponent thought he'd silenced my Rakdos, Lord of Riots forever, but PAH, I had a Hellrider on the field! You can never silence Rakdos! You just wait until he gets out of this bug thing… you just wait...
Posted By:
BobbySinclair
(11/10/2013 5:00:10 PM)
Does this work on hexproof commanders? Such as Sigarda or Uril? Not seeing the keyword "target" anywhere in the text.
Posted By:
canadiantuxedo
(11/25/2013 10:43:32 AM)
No, Tuxedo, it doesn't. The fact of applying an aura enchantment to a creature requires to target that creature.
Posted By:
Arachnos
(11/26/2013 9:22:54 PM)
@canadiantuxedo: Auras target when they say enchant "___". So no, it does not work on Hexproven creatures.
Posted By:
Numbahz
(11/29/2013 1:51:10 AM)
How about casting this on a Vigean Hydropon or a Phyrexian Marauder?
Posted By:
Khazpar
(12/1/2013 10:56:12 PM)
Do note: The growth a Hydra gets stays with this. In fact, if you're the owner of the Hydra, then this is an enchantment that gives your creature +0/+1 and indestructible.
Be weary when they have creatures with counters on them: giving them this basically gives them a perfect blocker.
Posted By:
Ferlord
(12/5/2013 9:21:54 AM)
Pair this with Altar's Light or Act of Authority
Now you are indestructible! HaHa
Posted By:
gab15
(12/24/2013 6:24:04 AM)
This got played on my Crater Hellion (don't ask me why). I'm guessing that means the Hellion loses even the "Echo" triggered ability?
Posted By:
calliander
(1/17/2014 11:40:46 AM)