The problem I see is that a Druid who wants to cast GA oder Survival of this, is likely to run ramp spells as well. And I want to control, when to cast my Lightning Bloom and not randomly at the beginning of my turn.
At 3 overloaded mana crystals, a Lightning Bolt that unlocks them instead of adding one is already pretty insane. Even when you're overloaded for 2 it's probably still good, since it's still like having Arcane Shot and Innervate in one. And if you don't have any overload cards in your hand, you can just trade this in.
Paladin will love this. I've seen some ideas for Priest as well, but the other classes might struggle to build a deck with this that makes it worth running it without going out of their way too much.
More mana cheating for a deck that loves mana cheating (aka Clown Druid). Very cool card, I'm sure it'll definitely see play, as long as Druid has lots of high cost spells. Only thing is, Carnival Clown won't get corrupted if a SotF was cast when drawn, so maybe this card doesn't go into that deck, or you remove the Clown
Hmmm... consistency will be this guys biggest problem, but it sure is a super fun card. Maybe there's a way to abuse this with Celestial Alignment as well.
It's somewhat similar to Troublemaker. Overall, I think Troublemaker is probably more reliable (more stats, two attacks), but you could curve Lothar into Troublemaker.
I'm rather skeptical as well, but it probably won't be garbage. Sad to see a Legendary Hunter card with a Deathrattle that doesn't work in a traditional Deathrattle Hunter list (since you don't want to trigger the Deathrattle).
Thinking about it more, Wandmaker and Venomous Scorpid are likely the reasons we're not seeing Annoy-o-Tron and Stoneskin Basilisk in decks: slightly worse minions, but getting a spell more than compensates for it.
Corpsetaker saw a lot more play after Zilliax came out. It would whiff if you drew Zilliax first, but if you drew Zilliax you'd probably be in a good position already.
I think there are plenty of good rush and taunt options in Standard at the moment. For divine shield, there are Annoy-o-Tron and Stoneskin Basilisk, which don't see play right now but were good cards in their original meta; I don't know if they were power creeped out or whether people just haven't given them a go yet as returning cards are less exciting than new cards.
In any case, I think that 7/7 rush, taunt, draw 2 is still a good deal for 8 mana: getting divine shield is a bonus rather than a necessity.
Not only it fills the 8-Cost slot nicely, but in case you're behind on your Questline completion (for example still on stage 2 - Discover the Void Shard) Varian could easily tutor stuff like Taelan Fordring (5-Cost card, either Taunt or Divine Shield) Lightshower Elemental (6-Cost card, Taunt) and Blademaster Samuro (4-Cost card, Rush)/Claw Machine (6-Cost card, Rush).
New Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by GouZei - Varian, King of Stormwind
Day 1 craft for me.
I hope it has the same theme music with Varian Wrynn.
New Druid Minion - Sheldras Moontree
The problem I see is that a Druid who wants to cast GA oder Survival of this, is likely to run ramp spells as well. And I want to control, when to cast my Lightning Bloom and not randomly at the beginning of my turn.
New Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by Esports INQ - Overdraft
At 3 overloaded mana crystals, a Lightning Bolt that unlocks them instead of adding one is already pretty insane. Even when you're overloaded for 2 it's probably still good, since it's still like having Arcane Shot and Innervate in one. And if you don't have any overload cards in your hand, you can just trade this in.
New Neutral Minion - Varian, King of Stormwind
Paladin will love this. I've seen some ideas for Priest as well, but the other classes might struggle to build a deck with this that makes it worth running it without going out of their way too much.
New Druid Minion - Sheldras Moontree
More mana cheating for a deck that loves mana cheating (aka Clown Druid). Very cool card, I'm sure it'll definitely see play, as long as Druid has lots of high cost spells. Only thing is, Carnival Clown won't get corrupted if a SotF was cast when drawn, so maybe this card doesn't go into that deck, or you remove the Clown
New Priest Spell - Call of the Grave
Loving it! It's super versatile and generates a lot of value. Can't wait to play Shadow Priest :)
New Druid Minion - Sheldras Moontree
Hmmm... consistency will be this guys biggest problem, but it sure is a super fun card. Maybe there's a way to abuse this with Celestial Alignment as well.
New Hunter Spell - Rats of Extraordinary Size
What a waste of an Epic card slot. I admire the design, but this needs massive support to work out.
Did Kranich's Hearthstone Reveal Get Leaked in a Blizzard Advertisement? Lothar is a New Warrior Card
It's somewhat similar to Troublemaker. Overall, I think Troublemaker is probably more reliable (more stats, two attacks), but you could curve Lothar into Troublemaker.
New Hunter Minion - The Rat King
I'm rather skeptical as well, but it probably won't be garbage. Sad to see a Legendary Hunter card with a Deathrattle that doesn't work in a traditional Deathrattle Hunter list (since you don't want to trigger the Deathrattle).
New Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by GouZei - Varian, King of Stormwind
Unity. Precision. Perfection.
New Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by GouZei - Varian, King of Stormwind
He didn't need the rush section in the text. Why does everything need to be so aggressive in this game to be of any use?! Makes me sad.
New Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by GouZei - Varian, King of Stormwind
Thinking about it more, Wandmaker and Venomous Scorpid are likely the reasons we're not seeing Annoy-o-Tron and Stoneskin Basilisk in decks: slightly worse minions, but getting a spell more than compensates for it.
Did Kranich's Hearthstone Reveal Get Leaked in a Blizzard Advertisement? Lothar is a New Warrior Card
So bad this thas spoiled. He put some effort into the reveal video. I recommend to watch it.
New Warrior Spell - Heavy Plate
Amazing card, Tradeable just is such a strong mechanic. Need a lot of armor? Here you go! Don't need it? Have another card instead!
New Warlock Spell - Demonic Assault
Good value, better Imp-losion, but Warlock already has two better "Deal 3 damage" cards in the shape of Drain Soul and Soul Shear.
New Warlock Spell - Touch of the Nathrezim
Great anti-aggro tool, which Warlock could always use more of.
New Warlock Weapon - Runed Mithril Rod
Mana cheat is always good, this card might make control warlock a force to be reckoned with again.
New Warlock Spell - The Demon Seed
Seems good, but control warlock already has plenty of win conditions in the forms of Neeru Fireblade, Lord Jaraxxus and Tickatus + Y'Shaarj, the Defiler that this one seems unneeded.
New Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by GouZei - Varian, King of Stormwind
It is weird that they put the rarest keyword last. Maybe that was done as a kind of nerf after he was too good in playtesting?
New Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by GouZei - Varian, King of Stormwind
Corpsetaker saw a lot more play after Zilliax came out. It would whiff if you drew Zilliax first, but if you drew Zilliax you'd probably be in a good position already.
I think there are plenty of good rush and taunt options in Standard at the moment. For divine shield, there are Annoy-o-Tron and Stoneskin Basilisk, which don't see play right now but were good cards in their original meta; I don't know if they were power creeped out or whether people just haven't given them a go yet as returning cards are less exciting than new cards.
In any case, I think that 7/7 rush, taunt, draw 2 is still a good deal for 8 mana: getting divine shield is a bonus rather than a necessity.
New Shaman Spell - Overdraft
Seems decent enough to see play. Even if it`s only to unlock the crystals - the damage is kinda just the cherry on top :)
A New Druid Spell Has Been Revealed for United in Stormwind by Brookewerm - Kodo Mount
Offscreen are trained Alliance sharpshooters aiming for Guff's skull.
New Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by GouZei - Varian, King of Stormwind
Worth noting is that Varian, King of Stormwind will be an autoinclude in Seek Guidance Questline Priest.
Not only it fills the 8-Cost slot nicely, but in case you're behind on your Questline completion (for example still on stage 2 - Discover the Void Shard) Varian could easily tutor stuff like Taelan Fordring (5-Cost card, either Taunt or Divine Shield) Lightshower Elemental (6-Cost card, Taunt) and Blademaster Samuro (4-Cost card, Rush)/Claw Machine (6-Cost card, Rush).
New Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by GouZei - Varian, King of Stormwind
More like Countess Ashmore but playable.
Man, I am so sad about Ashmore: I was so hyped about her back in the day.