Elara, Verdant Exemplar
Custom Cards forum
Posted on Nov. 26, 2023, 10:20 p.m. by icehit6
Hi all, My local friend group that I play commander with is known for some kinda janky custom cards as commanders. Figured I'd try one out. Don't want this to be a card that just automatically wins on cast. However, the decks and commanders I am playing against in these custom card games are not particularly weak, so I also don't want it to be a slouch... Thoughts?
Next thought is that the last ability might need a little tweaking or clarification. Can you exile less than three cards? Would the exile be better served as part of the cost, instead of the effect?
If the exile is part of the effect, it should be a targeted effect. ": Exile three target Elf cards..."
If the exile is part of the cost, it should be before the colon. ", Exile three target Elf cards from your graveyard: Create..."
November 27, 2023 7:02 p.m.
Edit:
If the exile is part of the effect, it should be a targeted effect. ": Exile (up to?) three target Elf cards..."
If the exile is part of the cost, it should be before the colon. ", Exile three Elf cards from your graveyard: Create..."
legendofa says... #2
First thing I see is that it has some self-competition. If it exiles Elf creatures from the battlefield, they don't get put into the graveyard to be turned into tokens (that can't be exiled) later. This isn't necessarily a deal breaker, but it does need some micromanaging.
A 1/2 for needs a strong ability, because those stats are below average for those colors. I think it would be fair if the first ability was a sacrifice effect, allowing more self-synergy. I don't think this would make it too powerful, but that's what playtesting is for.
November 27, 2023 2:02 p.m.