More support for control Paladin. But with Shirvallah, the Tiger leaving standard, there is the question if control Paladin will have another win condition besides fatigue.
As much as I believe both factors were at play - along with last minute rescheduling and relocation of the event, combine with uncommon casting coverage - it is hard to assess any patterns in such an unprecedented time.
If you're going to the library for some librams, then yes you'll be playing this card. Its a vanilla minion with a tiny, tiny upside. But a 2/3 on 2 is already good enough reason to run this, never mind the synergies with librams.
And as I understand it, the librams get their cost reduced wherever they are, so you dont even need to hold back on this. Just good enough.
Its not a 5 mana do nothing. Its 5 mana, reduce selected spells by 2 cost, and more crucially, it has taunt. The taunt alone makes it worth it. So even at worst, its a 5 mana 4/6 taunt. Good enough honestly.
Reducing the cost of libram spells may not seem like much, but there's a good chance you get to actually play the spells the same turn you play this, so there's something to that.
Its very good, but let's be honest, its not good because it gives a +2+2 buff, its good because it draws, and draw is the one thing that paladin will be lacking in the next expansion (Crystology rotates). The buff is merely a bonus, and a decent bonus at that, and makes nearly all 1 drop on turn 1 very threatening.
I can see this competing for a space with Blessing of Wisdom. But its likely hand of [Hearthstone Card (a'dal) Not Found] wins out. For Blessing of Wisdom to get the push, it needs to at least draw two cards, which it rarely ever does.
This card could be interesting in combination with the Librams. For instance, Lady Liadrin could fill your hand with Libram of Wisdom that cost 0 mana. This card could also fit into pure Paladin.
Didn’t Druid have a version of this that could only be cast on Beasts in the Whispers of the Old Gods set? Given that the Druid card saw play, I think this will be pretty good. Also, it seems great when paired with liadri
You can cast Mark of Y'Shaarj on anything, it's just that you need to pick a Beast if you want to draw the card. Otherwise Yes, they are very similar.
I had almost forgot about that one - thanks for the reminder, guys : same same, but different (and more consistent / less restrictive
Too slow for Tempo purposes, but good for more classic Midrange plans.
But 5 mana taunts been played in almost every meta, even without a synergetic boost. It may be better than you give it credit for - or it may be worse than I rated it - only time will tell.
This card is a good addition to Highlander Mage. It can either be used to find some burn spells if you are close to lethal, or to find an AoE/freeze effect.
The cost reduction gets me a tad worried, as it is already pretty powerful - slow, yet effective - it makes me want to try building up decks now, also the flavor text is spot on : "Think you got lethal? Libram of NOPE!"
this has got to be their shortest reveal season yet. it's only been a week and a half
but then it's like 2 weeks for the actual game to come out so...
Honestly, I like it. They didnt drag anything out for weeks and weeks. Its been a good flow of information and then suddenly....just release the dam. My only wish would be for them to have the reveal this Wed and the actual release sometime next week. Cant complain about the release being the week after though....not at all.
New Paladin Spell - Libram of Justice
More support for control Paladin. But with Shirvallah, the Tiger leaving standard, there is the question if control Paladin will have another win condition besides fatigue.
New Paladin Spell - Libram of Wisdom
This card fits into an aggressive version of pure paladin. Compared to Explorer's Hat, the paladin can always create a dude as target for this spell.
New Paladin Minion - Aldor Truthseeker
The Libram archetype isinteresting. Especially libram pure Paladin looks promising. 5/6 taunt for 5 mana are also good stats.
Replicat-o-tron is a new Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Ashes of Outland Expansion
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As much as I believe both factors were at play - along with last minute rescheduling and relocation of the event, combine with uncommon casting coverage - it is hard to assess any patterns in such an unprecedented time.
New Paladin Spell - Libram of Hope
The power level of this card is comparable to Hidden Oasis. Maybe, Control Paladin get's enough support to make a comeback.
New Paladin Minion - Aldor Attendant
If you're going to the library for some librams, then yes you'll be playing this card. Its a vanilla minion with a tiny, tiny upside. But a 2/3 on 2 is already good enough reason to run this, never mind the synergies with librams.
And as I understand it, the librams get their cost reduced wherever they are, so you dont even need to hold back on this. Just good enough.
New Paladin Minion - Aldor Truthseeker
Its not a 5 mana do nothing. Its 5 mana, reduce selected spells by 2 cost, and more crucially, it has taunt. The taunt alone makes it worth it. So even at worst, its a 5 mana 4/6 taunt. Good enough honestly.
Reducing the cost of libram spells may not seem like much, but there's a good chance you get to actually play the spells the same turn you play this, so there's something to that.
New Paladin Spell - Hand of A'dal
Its very good, but let's be honest, its not good because it gives a +2+2 buff, its good because it draws, and draw is the one thing that paladin will be lacking in the next expansion (Crystology rotates). The buff is merely a bonus, and a decent bonus at that, and makes nearly all 1 drop on turn 1 very threatening.
I can see this competing for a space with Blessing of Wisdom. But its likely hand of [Hearthstone Card (a'dal) Not Found] wins out. For Blessing of Wisdom to get the push, it needs to at least draw two cards, which it rarely ever does.
New Paladin Minion - Lady Liadrin
This card could be interesting in combination with the Librams. For instance, Lady Liadrin could fill your hand with Libram of Wisdom that cost 0 mana. This card could also fit into pure Paladin.
Ashes of Outland
A 1-mana Sap with a body attached to it will see play??? No way!
New Mage Minion - Apexis Smuggler
This is a solid 2-drop, but i doubt that it can make secret Mage competitive in standard. This migtht be a good addition to the wild version though.
Are You Prepared? - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Here are my ideas. I believe the best one is the Whisperer of the Depths, but it's also similar to link's idea:
New Neutral Minion - Replicat-o-tron
And a shitload of replicating magnetic add-on, most likely ^^
New Mage Spell - Apexis Blast
If no-minion Mage get's more support, this card might be interesting. But for now, such a deck doesn't look very promising.
New Paladin Spell - Hand of A'dal
I had almost forgot about that one - thanks for the reminder, guys : same same, but different (and more consistent / less restrictive
New Paladin Minion - Aldor Truthseeker
But 5 mana taunts been played in almost every meta, even without a synergetic boost.
It may be better than you give it credit for - or it may be worse than I rated it - only time will tell.
New Hunter Minion - Mok'Nathal Lion
Looks very good! Instant DR trigger.
New Mage Spell - Evocation
This card is a good addition to Highlander Mage. It can either be used to find some burn spells if you are close to lethal, or to find an AoE/freeze effect.
New Paladin Minion - Aldor Attendant
Edited ''No shit Sherlock?'' for ''Your work here is done''
New Hunter Minion - Imprisoned Felmaw
This card might be too slow, because the most Hunter decks are focused on tempo. I'm curious if the random effect can ignore taunts.
New Paladin Spell - Libram of Hope
The cost reduction gets me a tad worried, as it is already pretty powerful - slow, yet effective - it makes me want to try building up decks now, also the flavor text is spot on : "Think you got lethal? Libram of NOPE!"
Kripparrian Joins Dean Ayala and Chris Sierra for the Ashes of Outland Final Reveal Stream on Wednesday
Honestly, I like it. They didnt drag anything out for weeks and weeks. Its been a good flow of information and then suddenly....just release the dam. My only wish would be for them to have the reveal this Wed and the actual release sometime next week. Cant complain about the release being the week after though....not at all.
New Hunter Minion - Mok'Nathal Lion
Nice synnergy with Zixor, Apex Predator. This card might also fit into a deathrattle-based Highlander Hunter.
New Paladin Spell - Libram of Wisdom
I came here to say that - so I guess I'll rephrase instead : Déjà-vu