This card reminds me a lot of Cairne Bloodhoof since in essence, it's a minion bundle that seems good for its cost. Sure, the card is more flexible because it can be played earlier to get decent stats on the board or later on for late-game value, but I also think it faces the same problem as Cairne in that there's no immediate impact when played. One of the biggest downsides of this card is that the opponent can choose to ignore it rather than attempt to remove it. This is especially true against aggression-oriented decks that punish slow plays, and priest doesn't have an ability like Emperor Wraps which can threaten to produce copies consistently. I can, however, see it as a fringe Control Priest tool with Galakrond pushing the archetype. Dropping Mindflayer Kaahrj right before Mass Hysteria can potentially swing the board for 8-8 levels of massive tempo; it can also be used as a Skelemancer, guaranteeing that your board isn't completely wiped when your opponent may want to.
With all the buffs given to paladin and the poor card draw the class suffers from, this will be an auto include in all dragon paladin decks. The lifesteal is probably not going to win games but healing for 2, with a potential 4 in some matches, it might get you far enough to play actual heal cards to stabilize.
Might be a decent card for healadin, if this ever gets off.
Probably the cutest card in the set. Why wouldn't this be an auto include? Its only true drawback is that its a class card so not all classes can bask in its cuteness
Amazing card. Getting lackeys is a powerful thing, and the 3 armor on top of that makes up for the lack of stats. This is a very good card for a common. It will probably be played in aggro/midrange warriors, and with the cards we have seen so far, this looks like it will be a powerful deck.
Comparable to Astromancer but on the more consistent side in terms of the minion generated. Works well in handlock and especially with the new hand size legenedary. The taunt is nice as a defensive tool.
It is an interesting card, it might see some play in cyclone mage or maybe miracle rogue. I think being a 5 mana 3/5 it will probably be too wonky to play. But I glad to see this as a card, adding spells to your hand was never really something you could get from neutral.
It probably will not find a home in any competitive decks, but I know that players like me who enjoy playing with sub-optimal cards will end up playing him somewhere. And this will also be a nice inclusion to my casino mage.
It's just a card for invoking galakrond as the stats are terrible for that kind of deck. Even in some sort or an aggro deck the 1-health is really bad.
A cheap flexible dragon that adds a dragon to your hand! It is kinda like Bronze Herald only the dragon you get will probably be better than a 4 mana 4/4.
There may not be enough card slots in a deck to include this, but it is a pretty flexible card and a nice option for budget players if nothing else.
The stats is really nice as a reverse Chillwind Yeti worth of stats. Although warlock already has their own draw engine from their hero power, the additional draw can be nice but may be unnecessary or excessive
Mindflayer Kaahrj
This card reminds me a lot of Cairne Bloodhoof since in essence, it's a minion bundle that seems good for its cost. Sure, the card is more flexible because it can be played earlier to get decent stats on the board or later on for late-game value, but I also think it faces the same problem as Cairne in that there's no immediate impact when played. One of the biggest downsides of this card is that the opponent can choose to ignore it rather than attempt to remove it. This is especially true against aggression-oriented decks that punish slow plays, and priest doesn't have an ability like Emperor Wraps which can threaten to produce copies consistently. I can, however, see it as a fringe Control Priest tool with Galakrond pushing the archetype. Dropping Mindflayer Kaahrj right before Mass Hysteria can potentially swing the board for 8-8 levels of massive tempo; it can also be used as a Skelemancer, guaranteeing that your board isn't completely wiped when your opponent may want to.
New Warlock Minion - Zzeraku the Warped
having a big sustain deck like Quest Warlock this could see play.
Bronze Explorer
With all the buffs given to paladin and the poor card draw the class suffers from, this will be an auto include in all dragon paladin decks. The lifesteal is probably not going to win games but healing for 2, with a potential 4 in some matches, it might get you far enough to play actual heal cards to stabilize.
Might be a decent card for healadin, if this ever gets off.
Probably the cutest card in the set. Why wouldn't this be an auto include? Its only true drawback is that its a class card so not all classes can bask in its cuteness
New Neutral Minion - Bad Luck Albatross
Better Weasel Tunneler, at least its stats can mean something.
New Mage Minion - Dragoncaster
Great card for big mage overall.
Paladin Card Reveal - Bronze Explorer
I'm going to put this in all my paladin decks. When I lose I wouldn't care one bit so long as I get to play this at least once
New Mage Spell - Arcane Breath
Even without generating a new spell, small spell mages will love this.
New Shaman Minion - Nithogg
Can only see this being played in battlecry quest.
Still, even if it absorbs 6 damage and leaves you a body is enough.
EVIL Quartermaster
i dont think warriors need more lackeys
New Shaman Minion - Bandersmosh
Memecard, but since I love RNG I hope I get this golden.
New Warrior Minion - EVIL Quartermaster
Amazing card. Getting lackeys is a powerful thing, and the 3 armor on top of that makes up for the lack of stats. This is a very good card for a common. It will probably be played in aggro/midrange warriors, and with the cards we have seen so far, this looks like it will be a powerful deck.
Abyssal Summoner
Comparable to Astromancer but on the more consistent side in terms of the minion generated. Works well in handlock and especially with the new hand size legenedary. The taunt is nice as a defensive tool.
Two New Cards Revealed - Cobalt Spellkin, EVIL Quartermaster
I love just how Kibler is wearing a dragon onesie in the video, and he's just super casual as if this is completely normal.
Cobalt Spellkin
most of the cards are bad, but with Chenvaala may be something
New Neutral Minion - Cobalt Spellkin
It is an interesting card, it might see some play in cyclone mage or maybe miracle rogue. I think being a 5 mana 3/5 it will probably be too wonky to play. But I glad to see this as a card, adding spells to your hand was never really something you could get from neutral.
It probably will not find a home in any competitive decks, but I know that players like me who enjoy playing with sub-optimal cards will end up playing him somewhere. And this will also be a nice inclusion to my casino mage.
New Rogue Minion - Stowaway
Stable with Waxadred
New Neutral Minion - Frizz Kindleroost
Even if you draw this last, it still has good stats.
Dragonblight Cultist
It's just a card for invoking galakrond as the stats are terrible for that kind of deck. Even in some sort or an aggro deck the 1-health is really bad.
Bronze Explorer
a core card for sure. good in arena too
Two New Cards Revealed - Cobalt Spellkin, EVIL Quartermaster
From all the Fluff variations I've witnessed, Fluffy Kibler had a real ring to it...
Disappointed as well :(
New Paladin Minion - Bronze Explorer
A cheap flexible dragon that adds a dragon to your hand! It is kinda like Bronze Herald only the dragon you get will probably be better than a 4 mana 4/4.
There may not be enough card slots in a deck to include this, but it is a pretty flexible card and a nice option for budget players if nothing else.
New Neutral Minion - Depth Charge
Zul'Drak Ritualist
Battlegrounds Update - Mike Donais Reveals What to Expect in the Next Patch
Reno will probably be one of them.
The other three could literally be anyone. It would be cool to seems some of the villains like Dr. 7, or Rafaam.
Veiled Worshipper
The stats is really nice as a reverse Chillwind Yeti worth of stats. Although warlock already has their own draw engine from their hero power, the additional draw can be nice but may be unnecessary or excessive
New Hunter Weapon - Stormhammer
This ^^
I cant be the only one that dont see this related to Hunters in any way.