Great addition to Standard as an anti-aggro option for classes that struggle with that. I guess we could also see this in DR Demon Hunter... not that I expect that deck to take off.
I'm not convinced by what we've seen that this Deathrattle Demon Hunter deck is actually going to be a thing. They still need a better critical mass of good Deathrattles, especially some class-specific ones, to make it matter.
I loved Grim Patron warrior before Warsong Commander was nerfed, RIP. Not as strong, but also not as expensive. It will still be a fun card to experiment with, but not meta defining the way our less gruntled friend was.
I'm having flashbacks to Astral Communion. I can't wait to see the Trolden video where the player's Yog casts this and the opponent immediately bursts them down with 1-cost cards.
Auto-include in No Minion Mage. Everywhere else... eh, I'll let other people figure out the break point for how many spells this needs to be good and just copy their homework.
The synergy with Taunt Druid is not that big an upside, but the stall potential against aggro to allow such a deck to get to mid/late game is what's important here.
New Hunter Minion - Pack Kodo
Could be great if you can discover after choosing which type of card you want
New Mage Minion - Reckless Apprentice
Very strong with the other hero power support cards.
New Druid Spell - Living Seed (Rank 1)
Tutor is never bad, but... At the moment I don't see what Beast is impactful enough for Druid to want to run this.
New Mage Spell - Wildfire
Super strong to upgrade hero power.
New Neutral Minion - Death's Head Cultist
Great addition to Standard as an anti-aggro option for classes that struggle with that. I guess we could also see this in DR Demon Hunter... not that I expect that deck to take off.
New Mage Minion - Arcane Luminary
Synergy with Deck of Lunacy and Cthun.
New Druid Spell - Mark of the Spikeshell
Seems like good psuedo-draw for this Taunt Druid deck that's coming.
New Mage Minion - Varden Dawngrasp
Frost nova with a body. What's not to like.
New Hunter Spell - Piercing Shot
For Hunter it's important to not waste damage and obviously go face!
New Demon Hunter Minion - Razorboar
I'm not convinced by what we've seen that this Deathrattle Demon Hunter deck is actually going to be a thing. They still need a better critical mass of good Deathrattles, especially some class-specific ones, to make it matter.
New Mage Minion - Mordresh Fire Eye
Another go at hero power mage archetype. This is very strong with all the support the barrens brings.
New Druid Minion - Razormane Battleguard
Seems unlikely to survive on curve, but it's basically free if you play a taunt the same turn, so... not bad?
New Neutral Minion - Gruntled Patron
I loved Grim Patron warrior before Warsong Commander was nerfed, RIP. Not as strong, but also not as expensive. It will still be a fun card to experiment with, but not meta defining the way our less gruntled friend was.
New Hunter Spell - Wound Prey
The last version of this didn't really see play.
New Druid Spell - Celestial Alignment
I'm having flashbacks to Astral Communion. I can't wait to see the Trolden video where the player's Yog casts this and the opponent immediately bursts them down with 1-cost cards.
New Hunter Minion - Pack Kodo
Welcome to valuetown Hunter.
New Hunter Spell - Piercing Shot
Minion removal and possible face damage? Face is the place!
New Hunter Minion - Prospector's Caravan
Other caravans seems stronger..
New Mage Spell - Refreshing Spring Water
Auto-include in No Minion Mage. Everywhere else... eh, I'll let other people figure out the break point for how many spells this needs to be good and just copy their homework.
New Hunter Minion - Sunscale Raptor
Really like the mechanics of this card. Strong turn 1 card.
New Druid Spell - Thorngrowth Sentries
It's a staple for the taunt archetype
New Druid Spell - Thorngrowth Sentries
The synergy with Taunt Druid is not that big an upside, but the stall potential against aggro to allow such a deck to get to mid/late game is what's important here.
New Neutral Minion - Gruntled Patron
A cute little callback to Grim Patron, but I seriously doubt this has any kind of chance. Maybe I'm not seeing some combo.
I'm Forging into the Barrens! The Horde Has Sent a War Supply Crate to My Location (Thanks Blizzard)
I get that (Brode) reference!
New Hunter Spell - Tame Beast (Rank 1)
Seems like a good control spell you can hold in your hand.