Auntie's Snitch

Creature — Goblin Rogue

Auntie's Snitch can't block.

Prowl {1}{B} (You may play this for its prowl cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with a Goblin or Rogue.)

Whenever a Goblin or Rogue you control deals combat damage to a player, if Auntie's Snitch is in your graveyard, you may return Auntie's Snitch to your hand.

Combos

• Auntie's Snitch + Fodder Launch

Legality

Format	Legality
1v1 Commander	Legal
Archenemy	Legal
Block Constructed	Legal
Canadian Highlander	Legal
Casual	Legal
Commander / EDH	Legal
Commander: Rule 0	Legal
Custom	Legal
Duel Commander	Legal
Highlander	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Leviathan	Legal
Limited	Legal
Modern	Legal
Oathbreaker	Legal
Planechase	Legal
Quest Magic	Legal
Tiny Leaders	Legal
Vanguard	Legal
Vintage	Legal

Discussion (17)

Tylord2894 on While you're out there...

3 years ago

In short, you can not do that.

Aether Vial instructs you to put a creature card with CMC equal to the number of charge counter on the Vial onto the battlefield. Prowl and mechanics like it give you an alternate casting cost for the card with Prowl (Auntie's Snitch, for example). This alternate cost does not change the CMC of the card. Therefore, the Vial doesn't interact with alterative costs.

Tzefick on Ability challenge

4 years ago

Some quick 2 cents on other entries:

TypicalTimmy Show

There's a lot of memory going into this mechanic, which creature is hunting which creature?

As such I would say this is strained to be printed on more than a small handful of cards and mainly at uncommon rarity and up, to avoid too much memory dedicated to a rather complex mechanic.

I wont say it will never happen, but the mechanic has a lot going against it.

That being said, I still think it's a neat concept, but I'm unsure about the balance between useful/oppressive and relevant/irrelevant. If the trigger is bound on the opponent's choice, it's in their hands to make it useful to you. They'll generally do whatever they can to make it the least impactful for you. As such it's a very unreliable mechanic.

Boza Show

This is where I'll go that extra step and say: That'll never happen.

I don't think we'll ever see a segregation of creature types based on something like race or profession/title - mostly because there are so many creatures without either (correction; it seems like WotC have gone through all their older designs and designated a race to each creature, including artifact creatures). In the modern frame, WotC have actually been rather consistent with giving each creature a race - however there are exceptions.

Giants are in some instances used as a race, seen in Arbiter of Knollridge. And sometimes as an adjective to describe something immense, Diregraf Colossus. In Diregraf's situation it could be a zombified giant - then giant is the race and zombie is a state. However if that's true, is zombie then not ever a "race"?

Another is Yahenni, Undying Partisan which is an Aetherborn Vampire. Next to Midnight Entourage who is an Aetherborn Rogue. I think we can quickly agree that Rogue is a profession/title. Then Aetherborn must be a race. However we can also quickly agree that Vampire is a race, so Yahenni is half-Aetherborn, half-Vampire? It's a mess.

As for the mechanic itself, it is extremely narrow to the point that it can only ever see print in a heavy tribal set reminiscent of Lorwyn, Ixalan, or Innistrad. And it would have no relevance outside block. Not that that makes it bad per se, but it certainly makes it less exciting.

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As for my own suggestion on Hunt, I'm sitting on two versions and would like some feedback on the concept if possible before deciding a final route. I'll note which version will be the main entry until I change my mind or the challenge ends - when is that btw dbpunk?

Mechanic Show

I am tempted to run a variant of the old Provoke keyword. It will be a mainly green mechanic with red and white closely secondary.

I'm kinda between two models:

1. Hunt (When this attacks, you may have it hunt target creature defending player controls, which become hunted until end of combat. A hunted creature can and must block all creatures hunting it, ignoring any restrictions.)

2. Hunt (After blockers are declared, you may have target creature defending player control block this creature if able, in addition to any other creature(s) that creature is blocking.)

No. 1 will be the main entry for the challenge until I decide otherwise.

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The first model is turning multi-blockers upside-down, by forcing one blocker to block multiple attackers. It is also a functional but improved provoke, as it can function with just one, but it doesn't untap the creature, and it can ignore restrictions - such as Bedlam or Auntie's Snitch or the creature being tapped. You could counter provoke by tapping the creature before it could block. With this model, you ignore everything and basically says; "These two creatures fight in combat".

It is functionally different from fighting as it goes through the combat phase. Multiple users of Fight all receive the same damage from the attacked opponent, while this means the attacked only gets one count of power to use. As such multiple users of Hunt, can band together to take down a larger prey at greatly reduced risk to themselves.

It also interacts differently with ways to interact with creatures in combat, such as Righteousness or Bow of Nylea or simply Maze of Ith or the new Labyrinth of Skophos. Combat centered keywords or abilities also have a purpose in conjunction to Hunt, such as First Strike, Double Strike, and abilities that cares about attacking creatures. A card like Mark of Asylum prevents Fight from having any meaning, while the Mark is pointless against this variant. Dolmen Gate or Iroas, God of Victory functions really well with Hunt but not so with Fight. Similarly Holy Day does nothing to Fight, but stops Hunt.

Hunt is functionally weaker than Fight (at least as a stand alone mechanic), as Fight doesn't disable combat damage and there are many reasons why Fighting outside the combat step or even outside your own turn can be beneficial. As such I think you can allow Hunt more leg room and grant it to stronger/more efficient creatures than what we saw with Provoke. Provoke was mainly featured on bad midrange creatures with high power and low toughness, as a pseudo-removal.

And you can add conditions to it, check the examples.

Until I change my mind, this will be the main entry for the challenge.

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The secondary model is a more flexible version that works better by itself, as it functionally allows any attacker with Hunt to be on the damage order for any creature defending player controls who can block. It's a delayed Provoke and grants a lot of decision power to the attacker by knowing all blockers before making a decision - not including combat tricks.

Where the first version is very much an indirect removal tool, in addition to Provoke's secondary utility which is disabling/distracting a blocker, best seen on Deftblade Elite. This secondary version is more a way to restructure combat to grant the attacker a leg-up after blockers are declared. Normally the defending player has the upper hand in combat, as they choose blockers for attackers. This Hunt mechanic tries to hand some power back to the attacking player.

I'm uncertain how fine a line is threaded under this model, as I can see it becoming a nightmare to defend against if a creature with Hunt can basically always be a moving target, meaning they will always have a chance to take down your creatures more efficiently. Your only saving grace would be combat tricks.

Examples for model 1 Show

Stalking Wolf

Creature - Wolf (Common)

Hunt (When this attacks, you may have it hunt target creature defending player controls, which become hunted until end of combat. A hunted creature can and must block all creatures hunting it, ignoring any restrictions.)

2/3

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Yellow-tailed Viper

Creature - Snake (Uncommon)

Deathtouch

Hunt (When this attacks, you may have it hunt target creature defending player controls, which become hunted until end of combat. A hunted creature can and must block all creatures hunting it, ignoring any restrictions.)

2/1

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Ardar Prowler

Creature - Cat (Rare)

First strike

Hunt (When this attacks, you may have it hunt target creature defending player controls, which become hunted until end of combat. A hunted creature can and must block all creatures hunting it, ignoring any restrictions.)

4/4

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On the Hunt

Sorcery (Uncommon)

Up to two target creatures gain Hunt until end of turn. (When a creature with Hunt attacks, you may have it hunt target creature defending player controls, which become hunted until end of combat. A hunted creature can and must block all creatures hunting it, ignoring any restrictions.)

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Training Warrior

Creature - Human Warrior (Uncommon)

Hunt (When this attacks, you may have it hunt target creature defending player controls, which become hunted until end of combat. A hunted creature can and must block all creatures hunting it, ignoring any restrictions.)

Whenever Training Warrior deals combat damage to a creature, put a +1/+1 counter on Training Warrior.

Training Warrior has Vigilance as long its power is 3 or more.

1/3

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Seasoned Hunter

Creature - Human Soldier (Uncommon)

Hunt Beast, Cat, Snake, Wolf, and Bear (When this attacks, you may have it hunt target Beast, Cat, Snake, Wolf, or Bear creature defending player controls, which become hunted until end of combat. A hunted creature can and must block all creatures hunting it, ignoring any restrictions.)

Whenever a Beast, Cat, Snake, Wolf, or Bear dealt damage by Seasoned Hunter this turn dies, create a Treasure token.

3/3

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Halt, Eagle Eyes

Legendary Creature - Human Soldier (Mythic Rare)

At the beginning of combat on your turn, Halt and up to two other creatures you control gain Hunt until end of turn. (When a creature with Hunt attacks, you may have it hunt target creature defending player controls, which become hunted until end of combat. A hunted creature can and must block all creatures hunting it, ignoring any restrictions.)

Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, if a creature you control have dealt damage to it this turn, you may draw a card.

3/6

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Vorales of the Crimson Fang

Legendary Creature - Vampire (Rare)

Flying, Haste

At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may sacrifice another creature. If you do, Vorales gain Hunt until end of turn. (When this attacks, you may have it hunt target creature defending player controls, which become hunted until end of combat. A hunted creature can and must block all creatures hunting it, ignoring any restrictions.)

Whenever a creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on Vorales.

3/4

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At the moment I will not make examples on the second variant.

lagotripha on What are the pros and …

4 years ago

I was thinking of old krenko, from back when I was still mucking about with goblin lists.

For rakdos aggro, Munitions Expert is the most important as (functionally) extra copies of Goblin Grenade . Earwig Squad and Sling-Gang Lieutenant somewhere in the 75.

Run some tests with spike jester and see if you like it there- I've played it in the past and its fine. Not amazing, just fine. Jund Hackblade is similar, but more conditional, and Goblin Deathraiders is bad. Thats the multicolour goblins covered- its quite unexciting. Mad Auntie is a lord that doesn't offer evasion, and is therefore better as any of the red lords, but might be worth it in a hyper-budget list.

Auntie's Snitch and Squee, Goblin Nabob are an interesting card advantage engine (which is hated out by the same cards as dredge), but can make for a fun Zombie Infestation list. Stinkdrinker Bandit would be good if enough good goblin rogues existed. Warren Weirding is an interesting hybrid removal/token spell, but still sub-par.

With the meta up in the air as far as competitive modern goes, I don't feel too confident getting more specific than 'playtest'.

Stoneforge means plans for a t3 Batterskull are a must, as well as a plan for Ensnaring Bridge (hence me looking at Angrath's Rampage or Rakdos Charm ), but past that just playtest and see what you like. See if any rakdos burn lists show up on a metagame site for you to pinch the sideboard/spells from.

I mean, I'm someone who'd see if Skirk Prospector / Knucklebone Witch / Experimental Frenzy was playable. I'm not sure you should be taking advice from me.

lagotripha on Gobbows

4 years ago

I actually like the idea of a high curve on goblins. They have the cards to support it in Rabblemaster/warboss into seige commander.

That said, you need a more interactive gamplan. The strongest 3/4/5 drops are all cards that screw with your opponent, and while R/G might not be packing path to exile, Beast Within and Goblin Grenade aren't to be taken lightly.

I'd look at cutting mauler, collossus and some chieftans to pack in those disruption spells that midrange desperately needs. When you are giving up a couple of cards to ramp, you need to make that back either by trading 2 for 1 or ending the game before that card advantage matters, so things like Firespout or Fecundity are where you should be looking.

Personally, I'd splash black then lean into arkbow with Greater Good and Squee, Goblin Nabob / Auntie's Snitch as my value engine, then look for a more moderate number of goblins backed by Beast Within .

ZorrosRage on Going Rogue

5 years ago

DangoDaikazoku

i tried Sygg, River Cutthroat and feel It would have to take the Auntie's Snitch/Oona's Prowler spot when needed and could def feel the damage loss. Was usually chump blocked unless i had Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive out. Other two had flying or return to my hand so was able to do a little work when struggled with keeping Tetsuko. I'll have to try to test it again if i ever bump up to 4x Tetsuko

Deco_y on Rogue Won

5 years ago

ZorrosRage I actually saw that Rogue deck earlier, I was going to comment but I was on break at work and I completely forgot haha.

I specifically designed this deck to be built around unblockable creatures with equipment, so I think I would want to keep Deathcult Rogue in the deck. Having equipment on him is just too good in the games I've played with this deck.

I originally had Vampire Cutthroat in the deck but I felt like having the Slither Blades were enough for the one drop. I already have too much stuff to play turn 2 to cast him turn 2, and turn 3 I would rather have the extra power to push the damage through. But I've kept him in the back of my mind and will continue to do so.

I honestly am not a big fan of Auntie's Snitch, and I've toyed with Oona's Prowler, but I like having the guaranteed damage that other cards provide. They're both exellent cards, but I just choose to have the deck built this way.

I also originally had 4x Bitterblossom while designing it and in the deck's first iteration, but I found it a bit clunky having 4. I cut 2 to add an additional Stinkdrinker Bandit and Triton Tactics.

All legitimate recommendations, but I need to do a few more games with my playgroup with this iteration before I consider swapping from my unblockable build. I'll keep them all in mind though :)

ZorrosRage on Rogue Won

5 years ago

I really don't like Deathcult Rogue in the deck. Unblockable for 3 does not seem worth it. I think one of these would work better in that spot Oona's Prowler,Vampire Cutthroat , Auntie's Snitch

Maybe up Bitterblossom to 4 and Stinkdrinker Bandit to 4.

Please look at my Rogue Deck and let me know what you think

ZorrosRage on Going Rogue

5 years ago

willis1234Yeah Oona's Blackguard kind of goes against him but usually dies fast to removal pretty fast. His effect still ends up working a lot. If it don't it just wins games. As for Earwig Squad I was running 3 but Took 1 out to test Auntie's Snitch. Auntie is a blast to play with Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive.