I know this will make me sound like a MtG hipster, but...
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Posted on Oct. 14, 2014, 1:46 p.m. by TheNinjaJesus
I LIKED RAKSHASA DEATHDEALER BEFORE HE WAS COOL!
TheNinjaJesus says... #3
I'm also a little pouty. Like "No one believed me. Hmph." Wounded, I suppose. That would be how I'd categorize my emotions involving the rush to get him and the price jump. I was playing him in Sultai with hexproof threats before PT. Now all it will be is Abzan aggro everywhere. Sad.
October 14, 2014 1:54 p.m.
Who ever doubted the playability of that card in standard was just a little brain silly. Have some +2 pump, ehh?
October 14, 2014 1:59 p.m.
Rasta_Viking29 says... #5
PT Champ said it is under powered in his article today. I think it's okay not great. Has some match ups where it will shine but is generally a detriment to your tempo and gets outclassed easily.
October 14, 2014 2:14 p.m.
There's a lot of exile in standard. Just saying.
I like it as a midrange sideboard option, to become more aggressive.
October 14, 2014 2:22 p.m.
TheNinjaJesus says... #7
You think so? He chumps, he removes, he swings big and sticks around. I've had so many players block him with a Mantis Rider, and then slap themselves in the face when they totally forgot I had an Urborg out, and then snicker as I tap an Island (but as a swamp) and an Elvish Mystic to pump him. With the fact that I have Bow of Nylea in my deck, he's guaranteed removal EVERY time. I think he's great, just not an aggro card, which is unfortunate, because that's the context everyone's seen him in.
October 14, 2014 2:23 p.m.
trentfaris242 says... #9
I feel that way too. I put together a BG deck the day he was spoiled. He's awesome.
October 14, 2014 3:21 p.m.
Exile wasted on him is just exile wasted. He's such a fantastic card. If you need him big, he can be big, otherwise you can just swing in with him small. He's not a waste or a hit to tempo - he's the hero you need, when you need him and at other times just fine.
October 14, 2014 4:11 p.m.
CrazyLittleGuy says... #13
I feel he has less upside than Lotleth Troll personally, which didn't see serious competitive play. I guess standard has a use for him now though.
October 14, 2014 4:43 p.m.
Gorgosaurusrex says... #15
I was playing Jeskai Tempo before it was cool. Now people think I just hopped on the bandwagon.
Time to spin up some old vinyls and grow a beard.
GreatSword says... #2
Hipsters are usually more aloof or condescending with their opinions. You seem more aggressive, in a "I told you he was good!" way.
October 14, 2014 1:51 p.m.