Guess we knew we'd get a spell school specific Sorcerer's Apprentice at some point. Ofc will be a key combo piece in the Arcane Bolt OTK that's already been figured out. Might see play elsewhere though in big spell mage to cast Arcane Defenders
Its not bad. Ofc there will be a new arcane mage archetype and this minion will slot right in there coz it's still decent value. Probably won't see much play if the whole Arcane Bolt OTK doesn't work out.
So exactly as I feared, the Frost rune reigns supreme as the Frost team won the event. Ofc this was only against the other 2 runes but this clearly means that if you want to be competitive while playing DK, you are forced to buy the Path of Arthas set (As it has all the 3x Frost Rune cards), making the game more expensive.
It was a tactical move by Blizzard to get more money out of us 😥
We'd have to evaluate the whole concoction package by itself coz this minion won't see play outside of it. The conception of the concoctions is cool and you'll basically be getting an extra mana if you think about it coz this minion costs 2. The concoction package may see play mainly due to this card, giving the archetype more tempo.
This is a nice draw spell for Big Shaman but we kinda missing a lot of big minions for big shaman to be big again in Standard. If Big Shaman were a thing again at some point, maybe we'll also see more of Criminal Lineup?
The bottom line here is: we need more big stuff for this spell to have a good payoff.
Druid has Underking and other armor gain resources so this taunt will cost 0 most times. Lots of taunt and defensive options in this expansion so I highly doubt aggro will survive at all.
The most ultimate super sticky minion! Glad this wasn't printed for DK coz that'd be 3 corpses in 1 card. Should find a nice place in a token undead druid and maybe even some shenanigans with Drakkari Embalmer
There's a small chance that Roll the Bones makes it's way back into Standard via the core set.
Team 5 really want deathrattle rogue to work and I'm all for it. The mana discount for this rat increases with the more deathrattle minions you add to your deck. Wonder if Bonelord Frostwhisper would be good here...
This is also a deathrattle so maybe can fit into deathrattle priest as well. And also lets remind ppl that Animate Dead exists if you really want to be greedy.
Well, ofc this is a must kill minion due to the free Death Strike at the end of each turn. I'm glad this minion cost 8 mana coz it's definitely more aggro orientated but could also help you stabilized if you're almost dead. Might see play in a control warlock of some sorted, doubt it'll see play in Curse Implock though.
My understanding will be the Vision of Darkness will keep returning to your hand after played. That could be great value but we'd also need to know the effect and mana cost but I have a sneaky suspicion it'll be a Shadow Visions type spell.
This guy has 4 effects on it. Four. That alone should make it see some play, especially in this deathrattle shaman that Team 5 are pushing this expansion.
This minion is also basically the best anti aggro much like Walking Fountain back in the day.
Well, this minion alone can discount Crypt Keeper to 0 and on the same turn you play Underking. Ofc 2 cards alone can't create an archetype but there's still plenty of druid cards we'll be seeing today!
It's quite balanced at 7 mana, for consistency it would've be nice at 6, but then probably would've been too good.
Well, much like Relics or DH and even Quest rogue with all the SI7 cards, this will only see play if the whole concoction archetype is any good. Least it's a continuous effect for more value if not removed. Definitely one of those cards where you just evaluate the whole concoction archetype altogether.
That's pretty cute. Actually nice tempo for shadow priest. And you can res this minion with Animate Dead. I'd see this minion getting run in a new type of aggro shadow priest, where most of your minions are small, so you'll play Haunting Nightmare on curve then play the "haunted" minion next turn for the additional 3/3 body.
Reusing old unique abilities...well, making them no longer unique...Imagine another card that can give you Improved Secrets... wouldn't put it past Blizzard. Regardless, I'll probably play this just to see the different combinations of standard beasts you get now but doubt it'll be any good. We already have Deathstalker Rexxar in Standard atm and isn't seeing any play...outside of substituting for Tavish if you don't own him.
I can imagine some Trolden highlights off this spell. Like you'll be able to find exact lethal or stall to win the game. As for where this spell fits though... maybe a reno/renathal deck? And most times you'd want to pick a 3 mana spell, so swapping their costs doesn't really do anything amazing.
Also, it's quaint to see Varden make an appearance again, and it fits thematically.
Guess we knew we'd get a spell school specific Sorcerer's Apprentice at some point. Ofc will be a key combo piece in the Arcane Bolt OTK that's already been figured out. Might see play elsewhere though in big spell mage to cast Arcane Defenders
Its not bad. Ofc there will be a new arcane mage archetype and this minion will slot right in there coz it's still decent value. Probably won't see much play if the whole Arcane Bolt OTK doesn't work out.
This is extremely versatile and can go into a variety of decks. Love the artwork too, need to get one of these golden.
Hmmm.... I swear I've already commented on this card... but ok.
Ah yes I'm not going crazy 😅 https://outof.cards/forums/hearthstone/card-discussion/24327-new-druid-minion-lingering-zombie
This is a great refill card for token druid. Also makes Wither and Elder Nadox more viable but even adding this to a nature beast aggro druid is good
So exactly as I feared, the Frost rune reigns supreme as the Frost team won the event. Ofc this was only against the other 2 runes but this clearly means that if you want to be competitive while playing DK, you are forced to buy the Path of Arthas set (As it has all the 3x Frost Rune cards), making the game more expensive.
It was a tactical move by Blizzard to get more money out of us 😥
We'd have to evaluate the whole concoction package by itself coz this minion won't see play outside of it. The conception of the concoctions is cool and you'll basically be getting an extra mana if you think about it coz this minion costs 2. The concoction package may see play mainly due to this card, giving the archetype more tempo.
This is a nice draw spell for Big Shaman but we kinda missing a lot of big minions for big shaman to be big again in Standard. If Big Shaman were a thing again at some point, maybe we'll also see more of Criminal Lineup?
The bottom line here is: we need more big stuff for this spell to have a good payoff.
Druid has Underking and other armor gain resources so this taunt will cost 0 most times. Lots of taunt and defensive options in this expansion so I highly doubt aggro will survive at all.
The most ultimate super sticky minion! Glad this wasn't printed for DK coz that'd be 3 corpses in 1 card. Should find a nice place in a token undead druid and maybe even some shenanigans with Drakkari Embalmer
There's a small chance that Roll the Bones makes it's way back into Standard via the core set.
Team 5 really want deathrattle rogue to work and I'm all for it. The mana discount for this rat increases with the more deathrattle minions you add to your deck. Wonder if Bonelord Frostwhisper would be good here...
More support for thief priest, that's fair.
This is also a deathrattle so maybe can fit into deathrattle priest as well. And also lets remind ppl that Animate Dead exists if you really want to be greedy.
Well, ofc this is a must kill minion due to the free Death Strike at the end of each turn. I'm glad this minion cost 8 mana coz it's definitely more aggro orientated but could also help you stabilized if you're almost dead. Might see play in a control warlock of some sorted, doubt it'll see play in Curse Implock though.
My understanding will be the Vision of Darkness will keep returning to your hand after played. That could be great value but we'd also need to know the effect and mana cost but I have a sneaky suspicion it'll be a Shadow Visions type spell.
This guy has 4 effects on it. Four. That alone should make it see some play, especially in this deathrattle shaman that Team 5 are pushing this expansion.
This minion is also basically the best anti aggro much like Walking Fountain back in the day.
Well, this minion alone can discount Crypt Keeper to 0 and on the same turn you play Underking. Ofc 2 cards alone can't create an archetype but there's still plenty of druid cards we'll be seeing today!
It's quite balanced at 7 mana, for consistency it would've be nice at 6, but then probably would've been too good.
Well, much like Relics or DH and even Quest rogue with all the SI7 cards, this will only see play if the whole concoction archetype is any good. Least it's a continuous effect for more value if not removed. Definitely one of those cards where you just evaluate the whole concoction archetype altogether.
That's pretty cute. Actually nice tempo for shadow priest. And you can res this minion with Animate Dead. I'd see this minion getting run in a new type of aggro shadow priest, where most of your minions are small, so you'll play Haunting Nightmare on curve then play the "haunted" minion next turn for the additional 3/3 body.
It's possible and keen to try it out.
Reusing old unique abilities...well, making them no longer unique...Imagine another card that can give you Improved Secrets... wouldn't put it past Blizzard. Regardless, I'll probably play this just to see the different combinations of standard beasts you get now but doubt it'll be any good. We already have Deathstalker Rexxar in Standard atm and isn't seeing any play...outside of substituting for Tavish if you don't own him.
I can imagine some Trolden highlights off this spell. Like you'll be able to find exact lethal or stall to win the game. As for where this spell fits though... maybe a reno/renathal deck? And most times you'd want to pick a 3 mana spell, so swapping their costs doesn't really do anything amazing.
Also, it's quaint to see Varden make an appearance again, and it fits thematically.