I do enjoy this approach to the card reviews. Reviewing grouped cards paired with the new core set really helps to understand what archetypes will be good in the upcoming meta. Keen to see more of these types of reviews going forward.
Alas, I was incorrect as the amount of new cards introduced into the core set is somewhat...small. Also, some mech synergistic cards were removed from the 2021 core set like Cogmaster so honestly have no idea what Team 5's philosophy is around the core set anymore.
From what I understand with Arena rotations, they try group sets thematically, like how the current rotation is dragon focused with the release of Onyxia's Lair.
As for this rotation, personally I'd group the league of explorers sets together. So instead of UiS and FaV, we should have Un'goro and SoU
Blizzard could've just replaced Shadowstep with another rogue card for the core set. Would've resulted in no nerfs and no free dust, so I'm surprised they didn't go that route.
Priest probably got the best and most hilarious flavor text
Quote From Author
Azsharan Ritual - The harmonious silence surrounding the ritual was unceremoniously BROKEN when HAROLD began eating stale potato chips.
Handmaiden - Why did she unspool the last roll of royal toilet paper?!
Whispers of the Deep - And in the darkest of depths, the sailor heard a command from inside his own mind? ?You will also buff my original card to 9 Mana.?
Maybe there's a Mech Hand Buff Paladin that uses this guy along with Prismatic Jewel Kit? It seems possible and will definitely try it out coz I love the mechanical lobster art.
All future naga decks will 100% want to run this minion. And the fact that the mana discount persists across multiple turns makes it even more desirable.
This is definitely balanced at 2 mana, would've been broken at 1. Mech Mage and Paladin will definitely want to utilize this neutral minion. As long as mech archetypes are good in standard, this will see play.
Time to make shellfish warlock instead of owl warlock! This could do some real milling shenanigans and glad to see a 4 mana 7/7 back in Standard after so long
This murloc alone will make Murlock viable and maybe even Murloc Shaman. A specific tutor that draws 3 cards with a 4/3 body is very good, even at 5 mana. Very nice to curve into once you've dumped your hand and looking to refill
Good point, but there's always playtesting to find out!
I do enjoy this approach to the card reviews. Reviewing grouped cards paired with the new core set really helps to understand what archetypes will be good in the upcoming meta. Keen to see more of these types of reviews going forward.
Alas, I was incorrect as the amount of new cards introduced into the core set is somewhat...small. Also, some mech synergistic cards were removed from the 2021 core set like Cogmaster so honestly have no idea what Team 5's philosophy is around the core set anymore.
From what I understand with Arena rotations, they try group sets thematically, like how the current rotation is dragon focused with the release of Onyxia's Lair.
As for this rotation, personally I'd group the league of explorers sets together. So instead of UiS and FaV, we should have Un'goro and SoU
Yes! C'mon blizzard, just do it!!! We are SCREAMING AT YOU FOR THIS! WE NEED IT!
Blizzard could've just replaced Shadowstep with another rogue card for the core set. Would've resulted in no nerfs and no free dust, so I'm surprised they didn't go that route.
Priest probably got the best and most hilarious flavor text
Maybe there's a Mech Hand Buff Paladin that uses this guy along with Prismatic Jewel Kit? It seems possible and will definitely try it out coz I love the mechanical lobster art.
All future naga decks will 100% want to run this minion. And the fact that the mana discount persists across multiple turns makes it even more desirable.
This is definitely balanced at 2 mana, would've been broken at 1. Mech Mage and Paladin will definitely want to utilize this neutral minion. As long as mech archetypes are good in standard, this will see play.
A generic spell damage minion with the naga tribe. Will definitely see play considering the bunch of spell damage minions rotating
I'm sure face hunter will find a way to abuse this mech, guaranteed
Might see play if the Piranha Swarmer archetype actually takes off. Or maybe Shaman can build an Elemental/ Piranha Swarmer deck... nah...
Mechafish how cute. Maybe a more tempo orientated mech mage will like this in conjunction with Mecha-Shark. How poetic
Simple and decent taunt + draw but doubt anyone is really adding this to their constructed deck. Great arena card though
Pirate Rogue and Warrior are both gonna love this continuous board clear. Will probably see play in both classes for a long time.
Time to make shellfish warlock instead of owl warlock! This could do some real milling shenanigans and glad to see a 4 mana 7/7 back in Standard after so long
So Sunken Sentinel is actually pretty good in control decks looking to stay alive. Could be good in control priest and warrior.
This murloc alone will make Murlock viable and maybe even Murloc Shaman. A specific tutor that draws 3 cards with a 4/3 body is very good, even at 5 mana. Very nice to curve into once you've dumped your hand and looking to refill
Could be a nice troll card in conjunction with all the Abyssal Curse spells you give to your opponent. Definitely a wicked meme deck to test