In case you absolutely want a particular golden legendary, you will not want to risk opening a regular version on packs, since having both (golden and regular) is pretty much pointless unless you're swiming in dust.
A new "egg" , similar to Nerubian Egg but with a +1/+0 for 1 more mana. I like the 3 mana cost, since this can be spawned from the other card of this set that generate some 3 mana Beast. So...a lot of stats and can be used in combo with Teron Gorefiend
This card is solid, but probably one of the weaker studies cards (at least for standard). Perhaps this enables some combo shenanigans, but I don't know of any obvious ones off the top of my head.
The deathrattle pool is a little too large for this to be used for the discover part of the spell, so I suspect it will be used mostly to enable earlier plays of deathrattle minions already run in a deck.
Super strong card. This is similar to Vilespine Slayer and that card was super strong. In this case we can't chose the minion, but Rotnest Drake teach us that a card played on curve with this effect is amazing
Hunter loves 1 mana beasts with an upside, so this is definitely going to see play. The fact that the bunny has devil elements to it is fitting because that's exactly how I think people will feel about this card after a few weeks.
Sure...the effect is cool, but how much can we exploit this in Hunter? Rapid Fire and the new 1 mana Overwhelm isn't enough to put Professor Slate in my deck imho.
Remember Small-Time Buccaneer? He used to have 2 Health, and was then nerfed. This is pre-nerf Small-Time Buccaneer that's easier for most decks to activate. It not being a Pirate is a small price to pay. Really good card.
I couldn't have said it better. And yes, I remember. It was a dark time. And he was in charrrge.
Crazy artwork. I like it. But I doubt it will find a place in a murloc deck. Too expensive for what it does. The murloc that gives poisonous is just better if you are looking to remove big taunt cheap and push more face dmg.
on paper it's a 1 mana cheaper Stanglethorn Tiger with -1/-1 stats.
the spellburst effect on a stealth minion is very interesting, the stealth allowing you to safely activate the spellburst next turn, which will generate you a combo card you can also use that same turn.
by the time Scholomance Academy launches there will be 15 combo cards available to Rogue - and are generally all very effective for removal or additional card generation.
This minion can work well with Whirlkick master, who will provide another combo card after using the one the Shifty Sophomore provides.
Otherwise she's an okay minion in arena, not exceptional but difficult to remove and can make favorable trades
On paper seem weak...but i have the fealing that someone find a way to fill the board on turn 1/2 and then buff all of them to create a scarry army. I'm hoping to be wrong
It dilutes the Demon pool (if you are looking to discover a demon / summon random demon), but other than that - some zoo / hyper aggro / + some buffs shenanigans may like that. Just to smorc you before t5 I think.
The "draw 2" is soo strong that turn this card from an average card to an extremly powerfull card. Can be used with Guardian Animals but its strength concerns the possibility to deny the card disadvantage due to ramp
Solid card that at first look remember Piloted Shredder. The mighty Piloted Shredder! But but but....in this case i think that it isn't good enough. It's a good tank, but not extraordinary. In a agro/aggressive meta can find a spot for sure
New Hunter Minion - Wolpertinger
A stronger Alleycat but rightnow we haven't a lot of hand-buffer effect. So it's juest a good 1 mana minion
Scholomance Academy Fireside Gatherings & Pre-Release Event This Weekend - Opening Your Packs Early
In case you absolutely want a particular golden legendary, you will not want to risk opening a regular version on packs, since having both (golden and regular) is pretty much pointless unless you're swiming in dust.
New Hunter Spell - Overwhelm
Niche card imho. Fitt very well in Quest Hunter but I can't find other deck for Overwhelm (since i don't belive we can use "the Beast buff" to much)
New Hunter Minion - Bloated Python
A new "egg" , similar to Nerubian Egg but with a +1/+0 for 1 more mana. I like the 3 mana cost, since this can be spawned from the other card of this set that generate some 3 mana Beast. So...a lot of stats and can be used in combo with Teron Gorefiend
Carrion Studies
This card is solid, but probably one of the weaker studies cards (at least for standard). Perhaps this enables some combo shenanigans, but I don't know of any obvious ones off the top of my head.
The deathrattle pool is a little too large for this to be used for the discover part of the spell, so I suspect it will be used mostly to enable earlier plays of deathrattle minions already run in a deck.
New Neutral Minion - Ogremancer
Too slow. Nothing special. Pack-filler. Maybe Arena card?
New Hunter Minion - Krolusk Barkstripper
Super strong card. This is similar to Vilespine Slayer and that card was super strong. In this case we can't chose the minion, but Rotnest Drake teach us that a card played on curve with this effect is amazing
Wolpertinger
Blatant power creep on Alleycat.
Hunter loves 1 mana beasts with an upside, so this is definitely going to see play. The fact that the bunny has devil elements to it is fitting because that's exactly how I think people will feel about this card after a few weeks.
New Hunter Minion - Professor Slate
Sure...the effect is cool, but how much can we exploit this in Hunter? Rapid Fire and the new 1 mana Overwhelm isn't enough to put Professor Slate in my deck imho.
New Neutral Minion - Intrepid Initiate
I couldn't have said it better. And yes, I remember. It was a dark time. And he was in charrrge.
Overwhelm
Deal to damage to a minion for 1 mana is already solid, so the fact that it has an upside that linearly increases means this has a lot of potential.
Beasts and Hunter go together so seamlessly, so this is bound to give Hunter another solid removal tool.
New Neutral Minion - Fishy Flyer
Crazy artwork. I like it. But I doubt it will find a place in a murloc deck. Too expensive for what it does. The murloc that gives poisonous is just better if you are looking to remove big taunt cheap and push more face dmg.
New Rogue Minion - Shifty Sophomore
on paper it's a 1 mana cheaper Stanglethorn Tiger with -1/-1 stats.
the spellburst effect on a stealth minion is very interesting, the stealth allowing you to safely activate the spellburst next turn, which will generate you a combo card you can also use that same turn.
by the time Scholomance Academy launches there will be 15 combo cards available to Rogue - and are generally all very effective for removal or additional card generation.
This minion can work well with Whirlkick master, who will provide another combo card after using the one the Shifty Sophomore provides.
Otherwise she's an okay minion in arena, not exceptional but difficult to remove and can make favorable trades
New Neutral Minion - Enchanted Cauldron
Hard on RNG and never hitting the brakes. I guess this card doesn't surprise me.
I like the artwork tho. Funky.
New Neutral Minion - Divine Rager
Ahhhh, the new rager. As useless as his whole family. Really sad story...
New Neutral Minion - Lake Thresher
The new Hydra is is kinda powerfull...
New Druid Minion - Gibberling
On paper seem weak...but i have the fealing that someone find a way to fill the board on turn 1/2 and then buff all of them to create a scarry army. I'm hoping to be wrong
New Druid & Hunter Spell - Adorable Infestation
Pro: great 1 mana card
Con:you can't use it on turn 1 and on turn 2 don't ensured a free trade
Pro: the artwork is super cute !
New Druid Spell - Partner Assignment
This is a card that generate extra value and guarantees to play on curve in the first 3 turns. It's an "ok card" that can find a spot in a token druid
New Neutral Minion - Desk Imp
The cutest card in this expansion for sure.
It dilutes the Demon pool (if you are looking to discover a demon / summon random demon), but other than that - some zoo / hyper aggro / + some buffs shenanigans may like that. Just to smorc you before t5 I think.
Scholomance Academy Fireside Gatherings & Pre-Release Event This Weekend - Opening Your Packs Early
I'm in the exact same boat. Waiting to craft golden KT on Thursday. :D
New Druid & Shaman Minion - Groundskeeper
Solid taunt for only 4 mana with also an healing effect. Super cool card for any slow Druid/Shaman deck
New Druid Minion - Twilight Runner
The "draw 2" is soo strong that turn this card from an average card to an extremly powerfull card. Can be used with Guardian Animals but its strength concerns the possibility to deny the card disadvantage due to ramp
New Neutral Minion - Crimson Hothead
So many good cards are being introduced in this expansion. And nothing is rotating. I doubt this will find a spot in any deck.
New Druid & Hunter Minion - Teacher's Pet
Solid card that at first look remember Piloted Shredder. The mighty Piloted Shredder! But but but....in this case i think that it isn't good enough. It's a good tank, but not extraordinary. In a agro/aggressive meta can find a spot for sure