The dream team of dropping this on 3 to follow up with Sorcerer's Apprentice and Ray of Frost / Magic Trick / Mana Cyclone shenanigans is just too many pieces to reliably pull off. I think people will try to make it work, but end up disappointed.
Nice card, but I'm not crazy about it. Reno Jackson does clear the board, she makes hudge board presence... It can work pretty well. In turn 8 you play reno, and 9 you play this Alex - sounds like a good gameplan :3
would be interesting to see how the different classes compare to each other.
Hunter for instance wouldn't fare to well because you might run into the two class dragons which are a bit underwhelming, whereas Rogue has a chance of discovering Waxadred, which is a very good result.
Might be a fun gimmick for stuff like Shaman or Rogue, but overall probably a meme
Pretty sure they removed the discover class bonus a while back because of taunt warrior
oh I know, but you can still disscover class cards and that's my point. Some class options are just better than others, meaning your overall chances at gettting a good result either de- or increase.
I can see it in decks with mana cyclone. But overall seems pretty bad. Dragon soul was bareley playable, and this card is basically "dragon soul" minion.
It's nice to see that they are printing more hinghlander cards unlike in Mean Streets of Gadgetzan where they just stopped supporting it after its release (for standard).
For the card itself, the effect is very powerful with a good amount of high cost minions in the list of dragon cards. Even some of the smaller dragons have some potential like the explorer dragons.
While the effect is quite powerful, it's also one of the most RNG cards that i've seen in awhile. Dragonqueen Alexstrasza can even create a copy of itself which can make it quite frustrating when you'll end up with two Faerie Dragons instead.
Either way, a fun and powerful card that I am eager to try out.
Such a highroll card again... But this is what this game is mostly about. I like Reno decks, so I'm not gonna complain but I know I'm going to be very sad when I'll get two Faerie Dragon
My RenoCthunN'zoth deck is very happy, I love slow control decks cause it feels so good to win, and this is perfect for that, get some value of your greedy legendaries like sneeds or sylvanas some turn earlier.
Without tutoring, I think this card is really bad. It synergizes well with mana cyclone for sure, but without the pew pew guys for support, I don't see how you can run cheap "bad cards" and control the board at the same time. Even if you manage to pull it off, you're going to be very sad when the opponent clears your board.
Granted, its not a good card. 5 mana, do nothing is never good, the only scenario I can see one wasting mana on this is when they have the board advantage. I am biased to give it 3 stars, but I dont think it will see play, unfortunately.
Its great for some highlights of deathwings or smth coming out of it on an accidental removal lol
that's probably just the semantics between how you and I label off-meta decks. Long story short: it will win some games but not enough to affect the meta.
Oh yeah, that's right. Onyxia is the last dragon from the classic set not to be reprinted for this expansion, so we should be seeing her soon, right? I just thought Hunter was the class for her, since Ysera, Malygos and Nozdormu went to the other 3 Explorer classes.
At (9)+Highlander one expects to seriously stall the game.
This is more like a solid filler for Highlander Dragon decks, but nothing more.
For Wild purposes, where there is no room for the concept of "filler", this is probably optional at best. Comparable to stuff like Krul the Unshackled.
I am a bit disappointed. If at least the generated cards had rush or taunt...
Very good card for highlander decks with dragon synergies. Will probably see play in wild too. The thing is that it is so RNG dependant that the result could be great of just good. Because getting two dragons at zero cost is at least "good".
I'm in the same boat. If you drop it on Turn 3, it's a 2/5 body which has the potential to generate a 5/5 or two if unanswered--that's not bad! However, you basically need to run a Sorcerer's Apprentice / Mana Cyclone deck to make use of that threat, and those decks just too inconsistent to compete. I would say its better than "fringe experimentation", but that's probably just the semantics between how you and I label off-meta decks. Long story short: it will win some games but not enough to affect the meta.
Very similar card to Dragon Soul which never found a good spot in priest decks. I don't think this card will be different. It is easier to remove from the board than a weapon, same cost, same effect. I honestly think this is quite bad and may only be used to have some sort of combo.
New Mage Minion - Chenvaala
The dream team of dropping this on 3 to follow up with Sorcerer's Apprentice and Ray of Frost / Magic Trick / Mana Cyclone shenanigans is just too many pieces to reliably pull off. I think people will try to make it work, but end up disappointed.
Breakfast Wraps
play Boar, play as many Sound the Bells on it as possible leaving 2 mana, copy it, go face
New Neutral Minion - Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
Nice card, but I'm not crazy about it. Reno Jackson does clear the board, she makes hudge board presence... It can work pretty well.
In turn 8 you play reno, and 9 you play this Alex - sounds like a good gameplan :3
Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
Very good to see more highlander support. Can't wait
New Warlock Minion - Valdris Felgorge
This is super interesting, never been a fan of hand-size based decks personally but this with the additional tools might make it worth to try out?
Out of Cards Reviews - Descent of Dragons Reveal Season #3
i was more thinking in terms of consistency, seeing how best case scenarios aren't really enough to determine a card's value
New Neutral Minion - Chromatic Egg
oh I know, but you can still disscover class cards and that's my point. Some class options are just better than others, meaning your overall chances at gettting a good result either de- or increase.
New Mage Minion - Chenvaala
I can see it in decks with mana cyclone. But overall seems pretty bad. Dragon soul was bareley playable, and this card is basically "dragon soul" minion.
New Neutral Minion - Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
It's nice to see that they are printing more hinghlander cards unlike in Mean Streets of Gadgetzan where they just stopped supporting it after its release (for standard).
For the card itself, the effect is very powerful with a good amount of high cost minions in the list of dragon cards. Even some of the smaller dragons have some potential like the explorer dragons.
While the effect is quite powerful, it's also one of the most RNG cards that i've seen in awhile. Dragonqueen Alexstrasza can even create a copy of itself which can make it quite frustrating when you'll end up with two Faerie Dragons instead.
Either way, a fun and powerful card that I am eager to try out.
Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
Such a highroll card again... But this is what this game is mostly about. I like Reno decks, so I'm not gonna complain but I know I'm going to be very sad when I'll get two Faerie Dragon
Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
Such an awesome card! Can't wait to see it in 35 legendary decks
Necrium Apothecary
My RenoCthunN'zoth deck is very happy, I love slow control decks cause it feels so good to win, and this is perfect for that, get some value of your greedy legendaries like sneeds or sylvanas some turn earlier.
Chenvaala
Without tutoring, I think this card is really bad. It synergizes well with mana cyclone for sure, but without the pew pew guys for support, I don't see how you can run cheap "bad cards" and control the board at the same time. Even if you manage to pull it off, you're going to be very sad when the opponent clears your board.
Crazed Netherwing
Great card for a class with little dragon support.
Awesome discover for classes with a lot of support.
Hellfire and Duskbreaker powercreep
Do I need to say anything else?
Might take off during the first week on tests, but I dont know if Warlock can support a dragon archetype, or even use it properly for that matter
Chromatic Egg
Love the effect and flavor.
Granted, its not a good card. 5 mana, do nothing is never good, the only scenario I can see one wasting mana on this is when they have the board advantage. I am biased to give it 3 stars, but I dont think it will see play, unfortunately.
Its great for some highlights of deathwings or smth coming out of it on an accidental removal lol
Mage Legendary Reveal - Chenvaala
You got it man
Legendary Card Reveal - Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
Oh yeah, that's right. Onyxia is the last dragon from the classic set not to be reprinted for this expansion, so we should be seeing her soon, right? I just thought Hunter was the class for her, since Ysera, Malygos and Nozdormu went to the other 3 Explorer classes.
Amber Watcher
The ultimate antique healbot powercreep
I would expect it to have "if you're holding a dragon", but I guess end of year is unbalance time.
Strong Card, great for control pally and dragon pally alike
New Neutral Minion - Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
At (9)+Highlander one expects to seriously stall the game.
This is more like a solid filler for Highlander Dragon decks, but nothing more.
For Wild purposes, where there is no room for the concept of "filler", this is probably optional at best. Comparable to stuff like Krul the Unshackled.
I am a bit disappointed. If at least the generated cards had rush or taunt...
Veranus
An example of a good card in the wrong class
Not sure at all on how Hunter will include this in existing decks, or even new ones.
Of course, there are aplications like, a prep to clear with explosive trap, or a wild pyro combo, unleash the hounds
But the only consistent combination I see is with explosive trap, and even then its not that good, as it can be played around.
I will admit that I might be sleeping on this one.
Mage Legendary Reveal - Chenvaala
Avalanche anagram. Smart!
New Neutral Minion - Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
Very good card for highlander decks with dragon synergies. Will probably see play in wild too. The thing is that it is so RNG dependant that the result could be great of just good. Because getting two dragons at zero cost is at least "good".
Mage Legendary Reveal - Chenvaala
I'm in the same boat. If you drop it on Turn 3, it's a 2/5 body which has the potential to generate a 5/5 or two if unanswered--that's not bad! However, you basically need to run a Sorcerer's Apprentice / Mana Cyclone deck to make use of that threat, and those decks just too inconsistent to compete. I would say its better than "fringe experimentation", but that's probably just the semantics between how you and I label off-meta decks. Long story short: it will win some games but not enough to affect the meta.
Kronx Dragonhoof
Galakrond's stalker, more like: wherever you see Galakrond, he will be there
Every single Galakrond deck has to include this, its too good not to
New Mage Minion - Chenvaala
Very similar card to Dragon Soul which never found a good spot in priest decks. I don't think this card will be different. It is easier to remove from the board than a weapon, same cost, same effect. I honestly think this is quite bad and may only be used to have some sort of combo.