There are some pretty good 1-drops, including the new Frazzled Freshman. This card certainly has potential in aggressive decks and maybe in Pure/Libram just to have early plays more consistently.
More RNG stuff, but at least your opponent is thrown off. Best for Even decks with the Inspire effect. If there's a higher probability for more Standard boards being given, then a Lackey deck seems a good all-rounder, at the very least this card can delay the other side for Turn 2.
Given that Spell Druid is a solid deck right now and only seems to be getting more support, I think this card will definitely see play. An effective 0-mana discover effect is very good, especially when you consider this next to Raven Idol, which also saw good amounts of play almost exclusively for its discover spell effect.
A good followup to Cobalt Spellkin and boosts Dragon Mage decks even more. That 9 HP body can help with control to set up the damage spells for Shaman.
This looks fun. A glimpse into the past of what Scholomance was before the cult truly took over. Dual class cards sound fun. What they have shown looks very flavorful and melds the classes nicely. Spellburst too is a nice touch. Another way for minions to enhance spells beyond spell damage. The one time use makes it strategically interesting as well. Do you play it early and let your opponent worry about the potential landmine? Or do you hold it to combo off and make a big swing turn? Can't wait to see more, excited about the reveal season!
Excellent, more fodder for my Dragon Casino Mage. I think its probably a bit slow though. Cobalt gave targeted spell addition, random spells might be too unreliable or niche for this to see regular play.
I will be using this card quite a bit. It seems fine in slower value decks. This also reduces disappointment from getting these in packs for those who despise this kind of RNG.
Oh we're going to put this 1 drop in the freaking priest gym with wieghtlifting partners like Kul'Tiran Chaplain and Dragonmaw Overseer and give it buffs like Apotheosis, Psyche Split, and inner fire
They have to keep this stuff as secret as possible to avoid leaks. Simply the more people who know the more chances you have for a leak (accidental or otherwise).
Scholomance and Darkmoon Faire just fit in perfectly with the Year of the Phoenix to me.
1st expansion is Ashes of Outland. Ashes, Alar, plus "bringing back" Illidan are all very phoenix-y.
2nd expansion is Scholomance Academy. Extremely heavy magic themes, plus Kel'Thuzad's return, plus a school that descends into necromancy? Again, very phoenix-y.
3rd expansion? It would make sense for another "return from the dead" of the most infamous Gods (and famous Hearthstone cards) we've ever seen. It just fits right in with the theme. Plus it seems like what Hearthstone players have been wanting for years, just like Illidan and Dual-Class Cards.
I always assumed it was the heroes that won, because if azeroth had been destroyed, we would have no game anymore. That the e.v.i.l. ending was just rafam doing what he always did. Exaggerating and making what he had done appear to be more than it actually was.
No, they got a Hero Card, just like the KotFT Deathknight Cards. they are not new "hero" like Medivh, or Arthas, it's like Lich Queen Jaina, or Zul'Jin.
New Paladin Spell - First Day of School
There are some pretty good 1-drops, including the new Frazzled Freshman. This card certainly has potential in aggressive decks and maybe in Pure/Libram just to have early plays more consistently.
New Neutral Minion - Transfer Student
More RNG stuff, but at least your opponent is thrown off. Best for Even decks with the Inspire effect. If there's a higher probability for more Standard boards being given, then a Lackey deck seems a good all-rounder, at the very least this card can delay the other side for Turn 2.
New Druid Spell - Nature Studies
Given that Spell Druid is a solid deck right now and only seems to be getting more support, I think this card will definitely see play. An effective 0-mana discover effect is very good, especially when you consider this next to Raven Idol, which also saw good amounts of play almost exclusively for its discover spell effect.
New Neutral Minion - Onyx Magescribe
A good followup to Cobalt Spellkin and boosts Dragon Mage decks even more. That 9 HP body can help with control to set up the damage spells for Shaman.
New Neutral Minion - Cult Neophyte
I missed you Loatheb. With this you can delay Secret Mage for 1 more turn or that Wild Vortex Mage or cheap AOE Warlock for a turn.
New Warrior Minion - Rattlegore
A possible 17/17 at least for board control. Discover some Resummon spells and you have a nightmare.
Silence will be popular again.
Scholomance Academy
This looks fun. A glimpse into the past of what Scholomance was before the cult truly took over. Dual class cards sound fun. What they have shown looks very flavorful and melds the classes nicely. Spellburst too is a nice touch. Another way for minions to enhance spells beyond spell damage. The one time use makes it strategically interesting as well. Do you play it early and let your opponent worry about the potential landmine? Or do you hold it to combo off and make a big swing turn? Can't wait to see more, excited about the reveal season!
New Neutral Minion - Onyx Magescribe
Excellent, more fodder for my Dragon Casino Mage. I think its probably a bit slow though. Cobalt gave targeted spell addition, random spells might be too unreliable or niche for this to see regular play.
Rattlegore
From this video YES https://youtu.be/vl2AR1k743c
which makes for a VERY interesting Warrior card.
it's kind of a do nothing when it lands but it can be a strong control tool against most classes.
Only Priest with Silences, Mages and Shamans with transform, and rogues with bounce back can affect this guy
New Neutral Minion - Wretched Tutor
Shaman cheap AOE spells are salivating. Plop this card down and a 0 mana Beakered Lightning or something like that for 3 AOE damage all around.
New Neutral Minion - Transfer Student
I will be using this card quite a bit. It seems fine in slower value decks. This also reduces disappointment from getting these in packs for those who despise this kind of RNG.
New Priest Minion - Frazzled Freshman
Oh we're going to put this 1 drop in the freaking priest gym with wieghtlifting partners like Kul'Tiran Chaplain and Dragonmaw Overseer and give it buffs like Apotheosis, Psyche Split, and inner fire
Scholomance Academy
They have to keep this stuff as secret as possible to avoid leaks. Simply the more people who know the more chances you have for a leak (accidental or otherwise).
Scholomance Academy is Hearthstone's Next Expansion! Here's Everything You Need to Know
Super pumped about dual class cards.
Although I have to chuckle that T5 made such an uproar about class identity just to release dual class cards not that far off from that announcement.
Not sure they know what they want for this game lol
Darkmoon Faire as Expansion 3 in 2020 - Is Blizzard Really Teasing us Hard or is it Deception? Old Gods?
Scholomance and Darkmoon Faire just fit in perfectly with the Year of the Phoenix to me.
1st expansion is Ashes of Outland. Ashes, Alar, plus "bringing back" Illidan are all very phoenix-y.
2nd expansion is Scholomance Academy. Extremely heavy magic themes, plus Kel'Thuzad's return, plus a school that descends into necromancy? Again, very phoenix-y.
3rd expansion? It would make sense for another "return from the dead" of the most infamous Gods (and famous Hearthstone cards) we've ever seen. It just fits right in with the theme. Plus it seems like what Hearthstone players have been wanting for years, just like Illidan and Dual-Class Cards.
Scholomance Academy
Guide is still kinda missing dual cards it seems
New Warrior Minion - Rattlegore
If you handbuff him he'll survive even longer ;D ...until he gets turned into a Sheep, anyway.
Scholomance Academy
https://outof.cards/hearthstone/726-hearthstone-is-getting-a-new-mage-hero-celeste
Unless "Celeste" is a codename for KT
The Full Story of Hearthstone's Year of the Dragon
I always assumed it was the heroes that won, because if azeroth had been destroyed, we would have no game anymore. That the e.v.i.l. ending was just rafam doing what he always did. Exaggerating and making what he had done appear to be more than it actually was.
Hearthstone Gets New Weapon Frames Later This Month - Class Weapons Look Amazing
I'm glad to see this, but I still can't believe it wasn't always like this. It is just so obvious that this was the way it should be.
Scholomance Academy
No, they got a Hero Card, just like the KotFT Deathknight Cards. they are not new "hero" like Medivh, or Arthas, it's like Lich Queen Jaina, or Zul'Jin.
New Warrior Minion - Rattlegore
Can't wait to see this from Conjuer's Calling and other transform effects!
Lol Diligent Notetaker...
double fireball? yes.
Infinite anything? no.
Scholomance Academy
Didn't mage JUST get a new hero reskin?
Patch 17.6 - Scholomance Pre-Orders, Battlegrounds Updates, July Card Nerfs
...yep. I think it's really dumb, and it contributed to them pushing me away from Battlegrounds.