The Eldrazi are certainly very powerful. Just remember, "powerful" is not the same thing as "good."
Let's compare Kozilek to our go-to powerhouse card, Baneslayer Angel. Kozilek seems better, right? Because for 10 mana, your getting 12/12; better than 5 for 5/5, right? Well, not really.
Let me tell you a little story about a little thing called Tempo. Back in the old days of Alpha, Timmy Players ran rampant through the game. It was basically:
T1: land, go
T2: land, go
...
T6: force of nature.
But then some genius thought, "Hey! What if I use cheap creatures to kill my opponent before he gets to 6 mana?" And thus, tempo was born.
Yes, kozilek is powerful. But seriously, between a turn 5 drop that basically wins for you (baneslayer angel) and a turn 10 drop that basically wins for you (kozilek) which would you prefer?
and yes, you can ramp your mana. You can ramp your mana to obscene proportions to play Kozile... (see all)
Posted By:
Gilder_Bairn
(5/16/2010 8:00:41 PM)
Seriously, Kozilek is obviously the worst of the Titans. Sure, he helps you draw cards, but then if you want to keep him you'll have to put totem armors on him, keep mana back for Cancels and stuff, and he'll STILL probably get killed. Ulamog and Emrakul are way better.
Posted By:
Mnemonic_Jabberssac
(7/25/2010 7:28:41 AM)
wow, compared to the other two this guys a yawn. He's great and all, but as far as flavor, It That Betrays is the most fun eldrazi ever, so really, i'd see an It That Betrays draw 4 cards and Kozilek take stuff. I mean, that even fits kozilek's flavor some
Posted By:
Kindulas
(12/21/2010 10:40:26 PM)
ahh this card isnt good
1 remover = fail
only good ability isthat u draw 4 cards
i think this one is one of worst eldrazi legende/rares
its expensive+ is garanteed to die
3/5
Posted By:
thrallallmighty
(9/3/2010 2:48:05 PM)
Not only are his power and toughness well set for the mana cost, but his three abilities are incredible. You have the 4 card draw, and then the Annihilator 4. What really sells me is the effect all three legendary Eldrazi have, to shuffle the entire graveyard into the library - which is a life saver in so many ways, and on him you are more likely to collect upon this than the other two (which are both near indestructible).
I am rating this a 5/5, because it is definitely worth it.
Posted By:
Spider-Sense
(5/4/2010 4:37:23 AM)
from the same idiots that bringed u colored artifacts -trtrtrtrtrtr (drums) - colorles non-artifacts creatures -clap,clap-
Posted By:
TheMoustacheCame
(7/13/2010 10:05:53 AM)
Of course it's powerful. That's why I don't like Eldrazi. They are TOO powerful.
Posted By:
bansheemane
(5/23/2011 9:43:23 AM)
What the hell is the point of drawing 4?
Srsly. What could you possibly draw, or need, more than annihilator 4?
Posted By:
psyklone
(5/20/2010 12:03:14 AM)
Amazing, the most easily castable of the three.
Posted By:
mlanier131
(4/20/2010 5:36:32 PM)