Alright for Big Spell Mage, but seems incredibly slow. This does tutor spells, but Mage already has that with Deepwater Evoker. This might fit in if the deck still has an open spot, but might not make the cut.
Not very good. Requires the effect to trigger to be good, but even then you don't know if the card you're getting works for you. Fun meme card in Thief Rogue at best.
This seems like a crazy good card, will provide a lot of mana cheat. Pit Commander ready to pull out something else at the end of your next turn? Illidari Inquisitor immediately ready to rush and rush face? Yes please!
Thijs typically reveals either meme cards, or incredibly good cards. He's overdue for something broken, so going to call this that. Might need more Deathrattle support in coming expansions, but this is pretty good now. the 2 mana heal is kinda meh, but the Mind Blast every other turn is very nice. Dr. Boom, Mad Genius is probably a bad comparison, but imagine if he always had Blast Shield and Zap Cannon for hero powers, would he be played?
Nowhere near it because you literally cannot prevent this from triggering.
Skull was good at its time, mostly because of cube. And it can be countered. I mean, nearly every deck is featuring at least ooze or Harrison Jones because of it.
The secret package this time around is SO MUCH better than anything Hunter has ever had before, and Secret Hunter has already worked in the past. There is reason to be optimistic about it.
More Secret Hunter support! This card is crazy good. the 3 damage point seems really easy to hit, and this will also pull 2 secrets from your deck, thinning it out for better draws.
Just for other's reference, on what yourprivatenightmare's on about
Around the neck there's 2 pieces of light purple strands on each side, that's not hair. Most draenei has these I think.
I think its a fair enough mistake by artists for not noticing it. I mean, I wouldn't have if you didn't bring it up to be honest. Her hair makes it so easy to forget about it.
Thank goodness! The Skull was utter bs when weapon removal wasn't worth running against the rest of the meta.
It's a shame from a class and archetype standpoint that what they come up with to try to make big demon DH work is practically identical to what they've been doing with big demon warlock since Naxx. There must be another way than just cheating them out several turns early, surely? Any card designers out there got any ideas?
So on one hand, Reno'ing yourself with one or two Lightshower Elemental deathrattles is fantastic...
...But what else are you playing with this? Elekk Mount and Undying Disciple seem to be must haves, but I'm not completely sure if they'll trigger properly (Elekk Mount being a spell, and Undying Disciple I'm not sure if it's going to check the attack of the original card or your hero's.) Mo'arg Forgefiend, Plagued Protodrake, and Scrapyard Colossus are all very great to load up, but that's just making your deck even slower when Handlock probably already finished their quest.
Cheap Mind Control and wants to be played in Silence decks. This might be alright as a stand alone as well, as even if they get the card back, they had to expend resources to kill Najak Hexxen to get a minion back.
Even if Shaman gets decent Frost spells, this will never be as reliable as Reckless Apprentice.
In order for Frost Shaman to work, this needed to be Battlecry: Your Hero Power becomes "Passive: Whenever a minion becomes Frozen, deal 3 damage to it."
The current "mind control" combo is random. It will be nice to have a targeted one that doesn't necessarily need the combo -- grabbing a rush minion, for example.
Clear indication that token and big is where dhunter are going this expansion.
Its a bit slow, and it telegraphs what youre likely going to be doing next turn, which is that youre about to hit face for 8 with Illidari Inquisitor. That's very scary in wild where Soul Split is there, but I guess there's always Faceless Manipulator in standard to do just about the same thing.
LOL Call of the Grave can discover it. That's not "literally nothing." You may not get the initial DR effect, but it's still worth it just to gain the card in your hand.
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New Mage Minion - Balinda Stonehearth
OK, I'm ready to see the new big spells now. Tower doesn't count.
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New Warrior Minion - Captain Galvangar
you probably run both TBH
The Lobotomizer is a New Rogue Card Revealed by Blizzard for Fractured in Alterac Valley
I like the name-action link and it's a decent weapon in itself, especially in Arena.
The Lobotomizer is a New Rogue Card Revealed by Blizzard for Fractured in Alterac Valley
Spy-o-matic
New Mage Minion - Balinda Stonehearth
Alright for Big Spell Mage, but seems incredibly slow. This does tutor spells, but Mage already has that with Deepwater Evoker. This might fit in if the deck still has an open spot, but might not make the cut.
New Rogue Weapon - The Lobotomizer
Not very good. Requires the effect to trigger to be good, but even then you don't know if the card you're getting works for you. Fun meme card in Thief Rogue at best.
New Demon Hunter Spell - Sigil of Reckoning
This seems like a crazy good card, will provide a lot of mana cheat. Pit Commander ready to pull out something else at the end of your next turn? Illidari Inquisitor immediately ready to rush and rush face? Yes please!
New Priest Hero - Xyrella, the Devout
Thijs typically reveals either meme cards, or incredibly good cards. He's overdue for something broken, so going to call this that. Might need more Deathrattle support in coming expansions, but this is pretty good now. the 2 mana heal is kinda meh, but the Mind Blast every other turn is very nice. Dr. Boom, Mad Genius is probably a bad comparison, but imagine if he always had Blast Shield and Zap Cannon for hero powers, would he be played?
Sigil of Reckoning is a New Demon Hunter Card Revealed by Orange for Fractured in Alterac Valley
Nowhere near it because you literally cannot prevent this from triggering.
Skull was good at its time, mostly because of cube. And it can be countered. I mean, nearly every deck is featuring at least ooze or Harrison Jones because of it.
Spring the Trap is a New Hunter Hearthstone Card Revealed by Attrix for Fractured in Alterac Valley
The secret package this time around is SO MUCH better than anything Hunter has ever had before, and Secret Hunter has already worked in the past. There is reason to be optimistic about it.
New Hunter Spell - Spring the Trap
More Secret Hunter support! This card is crazy good. the 3 damage point seems really easy to hit, and this will also pull 2 secrets from your deck, thinning it out for better draws.
Xyrella, the Devout is a New Legendary Priest Hearthstone Card Revealed by Thijs for Fractured in Alterac Valley
Just for other's reference, on what yourprivatenightmare's on about
Around the neck there's 2 pieces of light purple strands on each side, that's not hair. Most draenei has these I think.
I think its a fair enough mistake by artists for not noticing it. I mean, I wouldn't have if you didn't bring it up to be honest. Her hair makes it so easy to forget about it.
Sigil of Reckoning is a New Demon Hunter Card Revealed by Orange for Fractured in Alterac Valley
Thank goodness! The Skull was utter bs when weapon removal wasn't worth running against the rest of the meta.
It's a shame from a class and archetype standpoint that what they come up with to try to make big demon DH work is practically identical to what they've been doing with big demon warlock since Naxx. There must be another way than just cheating them out several turns early, surely? Any card designers out there got any ideas?
New Shaman Minion - Cheaty Snobold
I like this. Reminds me of Glacier Racer in a way. This is also really good with Snowball Fight!, as the effect on this only hits enemies.
New Priest Hero - Xyrella, the Devout
So on one hand, Reno'ing yourself with one or two Lightshower Elemental deathrattles is fantastic...
...But what else are you playing with this? Elekk Mount and Undying Disciple seem to be must haves, but I'm not completely sure if they'll trigger properly (Elekk Mount being a spell, and Undying Disciple I'm not sure if it's going to check the attack of the original card or your hero's.) Mo'arg Forgefiend, Plagued Protodrake, and Scrapyard Colossus are all very great to load up, but that's just making your deck even slower when Handlock probably already finished their quest.
New Priest Minion - Najak Hexxen
Cheap Mind Control and wants to be played in Silence decks. This might be alright as a stand alone as well, as even if they get the card back, they had to expend resources to kill Najak Hexxen to get a minion back.
Cheaty Snobold is a New Shaman Hearthstone Card Revealed by Feelink for Fractured in Alterac Valley
Even if Shaman gets decent Frost spells, this will never be as reliable as Reckless Apprentice.
In order for Frost Shaman to work, this needed to be Battlecry: Your Hero Power becomes "Passive: Whenever a minion becomes Frozen, deal 3 damage to it."
Sigil of Reckoning is a New Demon Hunter Card Revealed by Orange for Fractured in Alterac Valley
So Skull of the Man'ari but worse?
Scholomance's Transfer Student Gets an Upgrade in Alterac Valley With the New Honorable Kill Keyword
It gets a new effect every time a new board is added to Standard/Wild. It has an effect for every board that can appear in a Wild game.
Najak Hexxen is a New Legendary Priest Card Revealed by Kranich for Fractured in Alterac Valley
The current "mind control" combo is random. It will be nice to have a targeted one that doesn't necessarily need the combo -- grabbing a rush minion, for example.
Sigil of Reckoning is a New Demon Hunter Card Revealed by Orange for Fractured in Alterac Valley
Turn 5 Sigil of Reckoning into turn 6 Caria Felsoul (into turn 7 Death Speaker Blackthorn?): nutty!
Sigil of Reckoning is a New Demon Hunter Card Revealed by Orange for Fractured in Alterac Valley
Clear indication that token and big is where dhunter are going this expansion.
Its a bit slow, and it telegraphs what youre likely going to be doing next turn, which is that youre about to hit face for 8 with Illidari Inquisitor. That's very scary in wild where Soul Split is there, but I guess there's always Faceless Manipulator in standard to do just about the same thing.
Najak Hexxen is a New Legendary Priest Card Revealed by Kranich for Fractured in Alterac Valley
LOL Call of the Grave can discover it. That's not "literally nothing." You may not get the initial DR effect, but it's still worth it just to gain the card in your hand.
New Demon Hunter Spell - Sigil of Reckoning
A new Epic Demon Hunter Spell, Sigil of Reckoning, has been revealed!
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