Strictly better Assassinate. Yes, Assassinate hasn't seen play... ever, but still, strictly better Assassinate.
And a good one too. Shuffle Rogues will love this card. C'Thun, the Shattered automatically makes it 1 mana by itself, but even when it costs 2 or 3 mana, it's still really good. Even though it's probably not a great idea, Prince Malchezaar also works quite well with this card. Costs 0! Togwaggle's Scheme too is quite nice with this. Ticket Master is of course obviously good with this, as is any other new Shuffle Rogue support we get.
This is a bit of a strange card. I like the effect, although due to its medium-Cost of 5, it'll be hard to use it effectively. At least the card in the left always stays Outcasted, but the card on the right you've gotta play this turn or it will lose its Outcast. That is assuming that you even hit Outcast cards.
Obviously, the ability to copy ANY card is obviously quite good, but it's hard to use with this card. Maybe it'll see play? Wouldn't surprise me if it didn't though.
This is a very weird card. There are lots of kooky things you can do with this card like 4 mana Malygos (although Warlock doesn't have that many ways of actually utilizing Malygos's discounted cost in that case), 1 mana 8/1 [Hearthstone Card (Hir'eek the Bat) Not Found], Ysera, or Zzeraku the Warped. In general, it does compare unfavorably to Luna's Pocket Galaxy even if it does cost 1 less.
It will definitely be played somewhere, but I feel like it most likely won't be too competitive. At the very least, it makes for god meme combos.
Most things that shuffle cards into your deck will shuffle at least 3 things. I shouldn't be difficult to get this to be 2-0 mana, at which point it is pretty broken. I don't think the card will be problematic since I don't think a deck focused on shuffling things will ever be terribly powerful, but it will definitely be one of the most powerful cards in that deck.
I really don't know what to think of this card. It seems really slow, but at the same time Mages were able to play Luna's Pocket Galaxy which was 5 mana do nothing, so I don't see why control warlocks won't be able to get away with a 6 mana do nothing. As UVE mentioned above, there are plenty of minions that would get a solid mana discount with this spell. In your average wild cubelock deck, just about every single creature would get a buff from this spell, I think this card will at least see play there if nowhere else.
Hmn... where could this be useful... in a deck with minions that usually have small attack. Maybe some Baron Rivendare shenanigans? Wild also has pretty good low-attack minions to benefit from this card, so this could work in a similar manner to [Hearthstone Card (Luna'sPocket Galaxy) Not Found]. Maybe Renolock? Or in Malygos decks for a cheaper Maly outside of Supreme Archaeology?
I stopped playing WoW in TBC so I don't really know anything about him, but holy demonic forces that artwork looks good. It's gonna be dope with the golden animation!
Any effect that lasts for the rest of the game is going to be dangerous. This will definitely be played in Odd Paladin, and it may see play in other midrange lists that are able to summon multiple Recruits in a turn.
Heh, no. Interesting deckbuilding challenge but nowhere near viable. Doesn't even come close to Pocket Galaxy. Firstly, Mage has much easier access to getting the spell cast out of their deck, whereas Warlock has to dig for it with card draw. And pre-cast card draw only makes this card weaker. Secondly, Pocket Galaxy benefits everything. Literally any minion you put in your deck will benefit from it. You don't have to try to make it work, it works on its own. This, on the other hand, demands you specifically use expensive minions with low attack. Expensive minions + low attack is not exactly an enticing combination. And it will likely brick any of your early plays. Take a historically good early minion like, I dunno, Kobold Librarian or Mistress of Mixtures. All made worse by running this card. And since you're forced to build around this (unlike Galaxy which just works on everything), when you don't get it your deck essentially turns off.
Imagine a combo deck with Il'gynoth, Aldrachi Warblades, and Twin Slice. You could play the Warblades and use Zai to copy the Twin Slice. Then next turn play Il'gynoth and six slices for a grand total of 28 damage.
I don't know if this card will be used at all, but it will definitely be fun to play around with.
I think you guys are forgetting that Air Raid is a card. There are already a few dude generators in standard and I'm sure we will see at least one more.
It's time for a Teddy Bear rampage! I'm not sure if or how Prize Plunderer fits into the puzzle, but every other Rogue card we've seen so far is very heavy-handedly leading us to this archetype.
Ah, another legendary spell mixed in with the minions. I love that we're at this point where one or two classes can get something cool like this without it having to be applied to ALL classes every time.
People call this card uninteresting when Hammer of the Naaru is literally a 6 mana 3/3 weapon that says "summon a big dude". At the very least this cards supports an archetype that Blizzard wants to push for Rogue this expansion. Shuffling cards into your deck comes at a loss of tempo, which is why the shuffle cards from the past like Academic Espionage and Shadow of Death never saw play; they're slow and take too long to reap any significant benefit from them. This card allows you to play those slow value-oriented cards without losing as much tempo. You now gain an immediate benefit from playing cards like [Hearthstone Card (Ticket Seller) Not Found] instead of having to draw the whole deck to get those 3/3s.
Side note, this should technically also work with the new C'Thun, making this a 1 mana assassinate from the get-go.
New Rogue Spell - Malevolent Strike
Strictly better Assassinate. Yes, Assassinate hasn't seen play... ever, but still, strictly better Assassinate.
And a good one too. Shuffle Rogues will love this card. C'Thun, the Shattered automatically makes it 1 mana by itself, but even when it costs 2 or 3 mana, it's still really good. Even though it's probably not a great idea, Prince Malchezaar also works quite well with this card. Costs 0! Togwaggle's Scheme too is quite nice with this. Ticket Master is of course obviously good with this, as is any other new Shuffle Rogue support we get.
New Demon Hunter Minion - Zai, the Incredible
This is a bit of a strange card. I like the effect, although due to its medium-Cost of 5, it'll be hard to use it effectively. At least the card in the left always stays Outcasted, but the card on the right you've gotta play this turn or it will lose its Outcast. That is assuming that you even hit Outcast cards.
Obviously, the ability to copy ANY card is obviously quite good, but it's hard to use with this card. Maybe it'll see play? Wouldn't surprise me if it didn't though.
Lothraxion the Redeemed is a New Paladin Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
Regarding Balloon Merchant think about refreshing the divine shield once you attack another minion. Still being a good synergy.
New Paladin Minion - Lothraxion the Redeemed
A freaking Demon in Paladin. It makes sense, but that's quite an interesting step for us FC types.
But this effect is extremely strong, and it will definitely see play. And it's EXTREMELY strong in Odd Paladin.
New Warlock Spell - Deck of Chaos
This is a very weird card. There are lots of kooky things you can do with this card like 4 mana Malygos (although Warlock doesn't have that many ways of actually utilizing Malygos's discounted cost in that case), 1 mana 8/1 [Hearthstone Card (Hir'eek the Bat) Not Found], Ysera, or Zzeraku the Warped. In general, it does compare unfavorably to Luna's Pocket Galaxy even if it does cost 1 less.
It will definitely be played somewhere, but I feel like it most likely won't be too competitive. At the very least, it makes for god meme combos.
Hammer of the Naaru
Boring but powerful. At least a one-of in most non-aggro Paladin lists.
New Rogue Spell - Malevolent Strike
Most things that shuffle cards into your deck will shuffle at least 3 things. I shouldn't be difficult to get this to be 2-0 mana, at which point it is pretty broken. I don't think the card will be problematic since I don't think a deck focused on shuffling things will ever be terribly powerful, but it will definitely be one of the most powerful cards in that deck.
New Paladin Minion - Lothraxion the Redeemed
cool effect however i dont see a silver hand palidan being meta anytime soon might see some play in wild tho
New Demon Hunter Minion - Zai, the Incredible
we always love that outcast Synergy
New Warlock Spell - Deck of Chaos
I really don't know what to think of this card. It seems really slow, but at the same time Mages were able to play Luna's Pocket Galaxy which was 5 mana do nothing, so I don't see why control warlocks won't be able to get away with a 6 mana do nothing. As UVE mentioned above, there are plenty of minions that would get a solid mana discount with this spell. In your average wild cubelock deck, just about every single creature would get a buff from this spell, I think this card will at least see play there if nowhere else.
Deck of Chaos is a New Warlock Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
Hmn... where could this be useful... in a deck with minions that usually have small attack. Maybe some Baron Rivendare shenanigans? Wild also has pretty good low-attack minions to benefit from this card, so this could work in a similar manner to [Hearthstone Card (Luna'sPocket Galaxy) Not Found]. Maybe Renolock? Or in Malygos decks for a cheaper Maly outside of Supreme Archaeology?
Lothraxion the Redeemed is a New Paladin Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
Lothraxion AND Yrel.
They've really screwed Linkblade91 out of the business of making Paladin cards.
Malevolent Strike
Pretty decent card with the right built-around... But more importantly.... Were's the Teddy Bear?! :D
Lothraxion the Redeemed
lot of Odd paladin synergy cards printed this set
New Warlock Spell - Deck of Chaos
The card seems really good however idk how much it will be played i guess it just depends on the top tier warlock decks once this expansion drops
Lothraxion the Redeemed is a New Paladin Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
I stopped playing WoW in TBC so I don't really know anything about him, but holy demonic forces that artwork looks good. It's gonna be dope with the golden animation!
New Paladin Minion - Lothraxion the Redeemed
Any effect that lasts for the rest of the game is going to be dangerous. This will definitely be played in Odd Paladin, and it may see play in other midrange lists that are able to summon multiple Recruits in a turn.
New Mage Minion - Occult Conjurer
63% wr in 2500 games according to hs replay (it's true I didn't check the wr since last year..) still quite an upgrade to the deck.
Deck of Chaos is a New Warlock Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
Heh, no. Interesting deckbuilding challenge but nowhere near viable. Doesn't even come close to Pocket Galaxy. Firstly, Mage has much easier access to getting the spell cast out of their deck, whereas Warlock has to dig for it with card draw. And pre-cast card draw only makes this card weaker. Secondly, Pocket Galaxy benefits everything. Literally any minion you put in your deck will benefit from it. You don't have to try to make it work, it works on its own. This, on the other hand, demands you specifically use expensive minions with low attack. Expensive minions + low attack is not exactly an enticing combination. And it will likely brick any of your early plays. Take a historically good early minion like, I dunno, Kobold Librarian or Mistress of Mixtures. All made worse by running this card. And since you're forced to build around this (unlike Galaxy which just works on everything), when you don't get it your deck essentially turns off.
New Demon Hunter Minion - Zai, the Incredible
Imagine a combo deck with Il'gynoth, Aldrachi Warblades, and Twin Slice. You could play the Warblades and use Zai to copy the Twin Slice. Then next turn play Il'gynoth and six slices for a grand total of 28 damage.
I don't know if this card will be used at all, but it will definitely be fun to play around with.
Lothraxion the Redeemed is a New Paladin Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
I think you guys are forgetting that Air Raid is a card. There are already a few dude generators in standard and I'm sure we will see at least one more.
New Rogue Spell - Malevolent Strike
It's time for a Teddy Bear rampage! I'm not sure if or how Prize Plunderer fits into the puzzle, but every other Rogue card we've seen so far is very heavy-handedly leading us to this archetype.
Malevolent Strike is a New Rogue Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
Well, not every card needs to be flashy or interesting. Sometimes they just need to solidify an archetype to make interesting stuff viable.
New Warlock Spell - Deck of Chaos
Ah, another legendary spell mixed in with the minions. I love that we're at this point where one or two classes can get something cool like this without it having to be applied to ALL classes every time.
Malevolent Strike is a New Rogue Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
People call this card uninteresting when Hammer of the Naaru is literally a 6 mana 3/3 weapon that says "summon a big dude". At the very least this cards supports an archetype that Blizzard wants to push for Rogue this expansion. Shuffling cards into your deck comes at a loss of tempo, which is why the shuffle cards from the past like Academic Espionage and Shadow of Death never saw play; they're slow and take too long to reap any significant benefit from them. This card allows you to play those slow value-oriented cards without losing as much tempo. You now gain an immediate benefit from playing cards like [Hearthstone Card (Ticket Seller) Not Found] instead of having to draw the whole deck to get those 3/3s.
Side note, this should technically also work with the new C'Thun, making this a 1 mana assassinate from the get-go.