Signal the Clans: Is it good?
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Posted on Jan. 24, 2013, 12:26 a.m. by Thedren_The_Inquisitor
Personally I find Signal the Clans to be the absolute best, playable card in the upcoming release of gatecrash, and it is because of a small simple concept.CONSISTENCY. but you say "Consistency? Really Thedren???? read the card it says "At random"!" yet I say neigh let me ask you this. if on turn two your opponent reveals Thundermaw Hellkite , Thragtusk or any combination of three really beefy game changing baddies,
This card is virtually saying at the end of your opponents turn tutor up one of the three cards you wish to pound their face in with,
I see this card being in almost every single aggro based deck that can produce Red and Green mana.
10.00 dollar card slam dunk in my book.
But what do you think?
Three-Left-Feet says... #3
Signal the Clans Amazing card yes, $10 no. I see this being in plenty of Gruul / Naya decks, but not all of them. Also it in itself is not a game winner. It aids you along. Almost like Birthing Pod , and I don't think that was ever $10, and Birthing Pod even let you choose what you're getting and allows you to search out game winning combos, and was immediately shifted into a large sum of Modern decks.
$5 tops, but it'll be fairly common. It's still an amazing card, but i don't see it being used too often passed Standard play.
January 24, 2013 12:54 a.m.
Thedren_The_Inquisitor says... #4
So should I get Tarmogoyf , Bloodbraid Elf or Dark Confidant ?
January 24, 2013 12:59 a.m.
Thedren_The_Inquisitor says... #5
trust me this card.... is so nuts it just cannot be comprehended
January 24, 2013 1:01 a.m.
Birthing Pod was a $10 rare for a long time. It was one of the primary decks that actually had resilience against UWx Delver and Pod was a four-of in it. Only like 2 decks in Modern currently use it so it tanked after leaving Standard.
On topic, Signal the Clans is good. It even lets you run a toolbox creature base. In a pinch you can pull defensive cards like Silklash Spider , Rhox Faithmender , Elderscale Wurm , and others. Otherwise you tutor any of three creatures that will swing the game.
January 24, 2013 1:13 a.m.
Three-Left-Feet says... #7
You're claiming to be able to comprehend the uncomprehendable :P But i just don't see this being an expensive card like Dark Confidant or Tarmogoyf , even with the playability it has. I definitely like it, but i'll believe it if it happens. haha
January 24, 2013 1:27 a.m.
Gatecrashed says... #8
I know I have loved this card since it was spoiled, I chose Thragtusk , Olivia Voldaren and Huntmaster of the Fells Flip . Let's let fate decide which one of these fine ladies/ gentleman/ beast will be killing you in a few turns :D
January 24, 2013 6:53 a.m.
its good but it isn't great like card:Green Sun's Zenith was it is more or less WOTC trying to put a decent replacement in.
January 24, 2013 8:17 a.m.
EleshBlade says... #10
I don't think Signal the Clans is very good at all. If you are playing a Naya, Jund or Gruul deck, you'll be fetching something like Thragtusk , Huntmaster of the Fells Flip , and Restoration Angel (could fetch Olivia Voldaren or Thundermaw Hellkite depending on the list) I think it would be better to just play lots of 4 ofs and have your deck be more consistent and draw those cards. I would rather do that then playa 2 mana do nothing spell.
January 24, 2013 9:40 a.m.
Thedren_The_Inquisitor says... #11
I do not think it will reach the prices of Bob or Goyf, I simply was stating that this card can make a huge impact on Modern as well as Standard. I think this could become a 4 of in aggro or creature based combo decks, and maybe top end at a price tag of 10-12 dollars,
hollandboys says... #2
I originally thought it was amazing and was pounced on my multiple people. I think MTG players just hit a red light as soon as the words "at random" come up. I don't see how your opponent would like you getting any of Huntmaster of the Fells Flip , Thragtusk , or Thundermaw Hellkite . Personally I look forward to playing it
January 24, 2013 12:49 a.m.