Good but not OP. Probably won't cut it based on the power level of other cards that have been revealed so far in this expansion. Rugue and warlock are going to fall behind
I don't think it is too good because it is 8 mana and it just summons more stats. At 8 mana, you want to be doing more than just, "here is a vanilla minion that summons another vanilla minion".
Before Untapped Potential was a card, Kun the Forgotten King was never played except for combo druid. It didn't matter that he was a 0 mana 7/7, he just didn't do enough to impact the board. I have a feeling there will be a similar problem with this fluffy frosty.
The only reason I think this could be playable is because it is a dragon. And that means you can just hold it in your hand and still gain benefit from it.
*edit* I missed-as I imagine many people have-that this will also trigger on your opponents turn, so while this doesn't have taunt, it can still protect you. Your opponent won't want to hit you for 8 damage with their 3 minions because then you would bash them for 22 damage next turn. Sometimes the best defense is a good offense.
This card is a lot better than I originally gave it credit for.
It doesn't work against aggro because they'll just ignore it and kill you.
If an aggro deck gives you a bunch of free 6/6s by hitting you in the face you can probably just murder them on the backswing. Unless they have lethal on the turn you drop this guy, the fact that he also generates dragons when your opponent hits you actually presents a huge problem for aggro decks.
Meh, kind of slow... by the time this hits the opponent should be able to handle two 0/3s, but you are at least left with with the original drop (could think of it as a delayed charge in that way).. Might see play in dragon decks.
1/3 for 1 mana are premium stats, and the effect makes it a nightmare for your opponent early turns.
if you play first and drop this, your opponent can't easily play a 1 drop to contest it, even other 1/3s get heropowered and traded with this; so i can already see a huge advantage in the mirror if you go first.
Coining a 2 drop is not a solution either, 3/2s get heropowered, 2/3s get the same result as 1/3s.
If you go second and your opponent doesn't have exactly this on his board, you are still in a good position.
Smaller Inkmaster Solia. She wasn’t good enough then, and isn’t good enough in Wild. Is the change in cost, condition, or meta enough? *shrug* I’ll try it if I get it.
Well, the condition is easier to fullflill than Inkmaster Solias
Yes and no. This requires less deckbuilding sacrifices, but Solia and her ilk will always do their thing provided you build a highlander deck, whereas dragon synergy cards are still conditional/situational.
Probably very inconsistent, at the same time you can highroll really nice. A lot of legendaries have <vanilla stats but good effects so you will hope to get one of them. Won't se constructed play except for memes.
I don't understand why they gave shaman two trash legendaries and then went ahead and printed this. I really don't. Especially since battlecry shaman is in no immediate need of extra support, this would have been the prefect opportunity to start building up alternative archetypes like Big shaman.
Too unreliable, in many cases the legendary effect is wasted in your deck or the card is ruined with 5/5 stats. Only in few cases you can roll high. 3 stars
So the idea behind Galakrond warlock ( Galaklock ?? ) is to be a zoo deck, that it applies continue pressure to your opponent, and has this card as a huge tempo turn if the game goes a bit later.
The battlecry has a high variance and i'm not happy about that, it can screw you or win the game on the spot.
The invoke effect is pretty nice and works with this deck; the two invoke warlock cards being 3 mana and the fact that they don't sucks is a good thing too.
A deck like zoo really loves the card that draws 3 if you invoked twice, so there is that too.
After all i'm seeing this deck working, seems to have everything to apply pressure from the start thanks to the shell of zoo and a latey-game potential to try to close the game in galakrond
New Warlock Minion - Veiled Worshipper
Good stats and great effect. But warlock Galakrond stills sucks so I don't see this going anywhere
New Warlock Minion - Zzeraku the Warped
Good but not OP. Probably won't cut it based on the power level of other cards that have been revealed so far in this expansion. Rugue and warlock are going to fall behind
New Warlock Minion - Valdris Felgorge
At least something interesting! Looking forward to play with this card even if the decks sucks. Power level of it is huge by the way.
New Warlock Minion - Zzeraku the Warped
I don't think it is too good because it is 8 mana and it just summons more stats. At 8 mana, you want to be doing more than just, "here is a vanilla minion that summons another vanilla minion".
Before Untapped Potential was a card, Kun the Forgotten King was never played except for combo druid. It didn't matter that he was a 0 mana 7/7, he just didn't do enough to impact the board. I have a feeling there will be a similar problem with this fluffy frosty.
The only reason I think this could be playable is because it is a dragon. And that means you can just hold it in your hand and still gain benefit from it.
*edit* I missed-as I imagine many people have-that this will also trigger on your opponents turn, so while this doesn't have taunt, it can still protect you. Your opponent won't want to hit you for 8 damage with their 3 minions because then you would bash them for 22 damage next turn. Sometimes the best defense is a good offense.
This card is a lot better than I originally gave it credit for.
New Warlock Minion - Zzeraku the Warped
This is going to be a great dragon to get from 'random dragon' effects.
If an aggro deck gives you a bunch of free 6/6s by hitting you in the face you can probably just murder them on the backswing. Unless they have lethal on the turn you drop this guy, the fact that he also generates dragons when your opponent hits you actually presents a huge problem for aggro decks.
Nithogg
Meh, kind of slow... by the time this hits the opponent should be able to handle two 0/3s, but you are at least left with with the original drop (could think of it as a delayed charge in that way).. Might see play in dragon decks.
New Hunter Minion - Dwarven Sharpshooter
This card is very good.
1/3 for 1 mana are premium stats, and the effect makes it a nightmare for your opponent early turns.
if you play first and drop this, your opponent can't easily play a 1 drop to contest it, even other 1/3s get heropowered and traded with this; so i can already see a huge advantage in the mirror if you go first.
Coining a 2 drop is not a solution either, 3/2s get heropowered, 2/3s get the same result as 1/3s.
If you go second and your opponent doesn't have exactly this on his board, you are still in a good position.
New Warlock Hero - Galakrond, the Wretched
Very very bad, but still better than the rogue one. I don't think this will be ever played in any deck, but who knows....
New Mage Minion - Dragoncaster
Smaller Inkmaster Solia. She wasn’t good enough then, and isn’t good enough in Wild. Is the change in cost, condition, or meta enough? *shrug* I’ll try it if I get it.
New Mage Minion - Dragoncaster
Yes and no. This requires less deckbuilding sacrifices, but Solia and her ilk will always do their thing provided you build a highlander deck, whereas dragon synergy cards are still conditional/situational.
New Shaman Minion - Bandersmosh
Probably very inconsistent, at the same time you can highroll really nice. A lot of legendaries have <vanilla stats but good effects so you will hope to get one of them. Won't se constructed play except for memes.
Bandersmosh
Love the card design, but I doubt it will see play
New Mage Spell - Arcane Breath
Looks borderline normal - which I like.
New Shaman Spell - Lightning Breath
Quite good, a bit boring for my taste. I could see that the effect would not be greatly used in many cases. Situational 3 stars
New Shaman Minion - Cumulo-Maximus
I don't understand why they gave shaman two trash legendaries and then went ahead and printed this. I really don't. Especially since battlecry shaman is in no immediate need of extra support, this would have been the prefect opportunity to start building up alternative archetypes like Big shaman.
New Shaman Minion - Cumulo-Maximus
Better than the Shaman legedaries in this expansion... Super good
Descent of Dragons
Why there is no dragon-themed cardback for December?? A missed opportunity
New Shaman Minion - Bandersmosh
Too unreliable, in many cases the legendary effect is wasted in your deck or the card is ruined with 5/5 stats. Only in few cases you can roll high. 3 stars
New Warlock Hero - Galakrond, the Wretched
So the idea behind Galakrond warlock ( Galaklock ?? ) is to be a zoo deck, that it applies continue pressure to your opponent, and has this card as a huge tempo turn if the game goes a bit later.
The battlecry has a high variance and i'm not happy about that, it can screw you or win the game on the spot.
The invoke effect is pretty nice and works with this deck; the two invoke warlock cards being 3 mana and the fact that they don't sucks is a good thing too.
A deck like zoo really loves the card that draws 3 if you invoked twice, so there is that too.
After all i'm seeing this deck working, seems to have everything to apply pressure from the start thanks to the shell of zoo and a latey-game potential to try to close the game in galakrond
New Neutral Minion - Bad Luck Albatross
Weasel Priest is amused.
5/5 stars indeed.
New Shaman Minion - Bandersmosh
Probably not good, but it’s fun.
New Shaman Minion - Nithogg
The Rush dragons cannot go face the turn they are summoned, so... eh.
New Neutral Minion - Bad Luck Albatross
Even if you're not facing a highlander deck, this is a solid 3 mana 4/3 that can potentially screw with your opponent's draws.
New Mage Minion - Dragoncaster
Well, the condition is easier to fullflill than Inkmaster Solias
New Shaman Minion - Nithogg
Possibly has uses in Battlecry Shaman, but the tokens honestly should have gotten Charge.