[DOM] Dominaria (Spring 2018)

[maharis]

Probably not good enough, because 4 mana is a lot, especially with Salvagers in the deck already, but this could be interesting to at least try in something like BW Bomberman with Mentors, as a backup plan, by allowing your Baubles to get back Mentor/Confidants and restock on resources.



It's almost as if we could have seen that coming...

You were also right about the Vizier of the Menagerie topdeck-peek getting more popular -- there's another in this set.

[HdH_Cthulhu]

At least SDT is banned to prevent more stupid shit with double SDT.

@Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle:

I know it's alot of cards and thus most likely not viable, but it + Junk Diver + mana artifact that puts itself into the GY (even Walking Ballista should work for the extra value outside of the combo) + sac out wincon would work.

Good luck assembling the whole thing and getting creatures back through DRS, though.

There is also Myr retriever!

[H]

You were also right about the Vizier of the Menagerie topdeck-peek getting more popular -- there's another in this set.

I didn't even remember saying that, but it seems I did.

I mean, it's easy for us to say that Wizards is clueless, because sometimes it sure seems they are. And, proof positive, they have made some poor decisions in regards to Standard, that is for certain (and maybe Vintage, or maybe it was inevitable) On the other hand, they do have a good deal of information we simply can't and won't ever have, or at least, not have until much later. It's tough, but perhaps there is still a baby in that bathwater. It remains to be seen how the Jace & Bloodbraid moves workout for Modern, but all things considered, I think Legacy might have gotten the best treatment, with respect to the B&R of any format, at least lately.

[Barook]

Rules question about Leyline of Singularity:

Does it cause historic cast abilities to trigger? I assume not, as the cards should become legendary only once they hit the battlefield as far as I understand it.

[Lemnear]

Probably not good enough, because 4 mana is a lot, especially with Salvagers in the deck already, but this could be interesting to at least try in something like BW Bomberman with Mentors, as a backup plan, by allowing your Baubles to get back Mentor/Confidants and restock on resources.

That sounds like a good starting point if any valuable cards with the mechanic are printed. Salvager + LED + Johira draws your deck. I originally asked because of Affinity shenanigans to get value out of lategame Moxen & Co

[Zombie]

Rules question about Leyline of Singularity:

Does it cause historic cast abilities to trigger? I assume not, as the cards should become legendary only once they hit the battlefield as far as I understand it.

Nope, would have to say "all cards" or something like that for cast abilities to work. Historic ETB ought to work.

[Ace/Homebrew]

Rules question about Leyline of Singularity:

Does it cause historic cast abilities to trigger? I assume not, as the cards should become legendary only once they hit the battlefield as far as I understand it.

Not what you asked, but I believe LoSingularity spiked because it lets you cast the 'legendary' sorceries.

[Lord Seth]

I'm just glad they went with "a historic" instead of "an historic." I'm not sure why, but an historic really bugs me...

Why would they go with "an historic"? It's not even grammatically correct.

[ESG]

Why would they go with "an historic"? It's not even grammatically correct.

British English vs. American English. In British English, the H is silent. Thankfully, this game uses American English. I, too, shudder at "an historic."

[ReAnimator]

This might be worth some slots for Eldrazi Stompy and the like:


Zhalfiran Void
Uncommon
Land
When Zhalfiran Void enters the battlefield, Scry 1.
t: Add C

[Barook]

This might be worth some slots for Eldrazi Stompy and the like:


Zhalfiran Void
Uncommon
Land
When Zhalfiran Void enters the battlefield, Scry 1.
t: Add C

I would rather run more Wasteland/Field of Ruin + Wastes or Manlands over this in the utility land slot.

[Dice_Box]

Maybe? Scry one is not really better than anything we would already run in Stompy.

[Cire]

Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp 4UU
Legendary Creature - Djinn
Flying
You can pay 3U and tap an artifact you control instead of paying the mana cost of this spell.
5/6

I mean . . . isn't this really east to cast for 3U? Especially in stompy builds with Chalice's and Trinisphere?

[Barook]

Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp 4UU
Legendary Creature - Djinn
Flying
You can pay 3U and tap an artifact you control instead of paying the mana cost of this spell.
5/6

I mean . . . isn't this really east to cast for 3U? Especially in stompy builds with Chalice's and Trinisphere?

It is, although tapping down your 3sphere is counterproductive. Equipment is another prime candidate of being tapped down and not giving a fuck.

Also, how does it work as your commander, considering WotC is trying to push Standard Commander as a format now (called "Brawl")? That kinda explains the legend-heavy set theme, though.

Edit: So this is the new frame for legendary creatures:



If it's similiar to this for all colors, that's rather disappointing.

[PirateKing]

So this is the new frame for legendary creatures:



If it's similiar to this for all colors, that's rather disappointing.

Well poop. I was hoping it would be subtle yet pleasant like the Miracle card frame or the Theros enchantment card frame.
This card frame on the other hand is neither. GET A HAIRCUT YOU DAMN CARD FRAME HIPPIE

[Lemnear]

I am still underwhelmed by the "planeswalker spellbook" frames i saw yesterday and in shock because of the "historic" nonsense layout. Today i have to see "legend frames" too.

This is going overboard. I get special boarders for mechanical matters as an indicator (like Miracle), but for Legends & such is meh.

[Cire]

It is, although tapping down your 3sphere is counterproductive. Equipment is another prime candidate of being tapped down and not giving a fuck.

Ha. . . . oops

[Barook]

A shame she isn't a Soldier for Soldier Stompy. That said, I like the card - the mana cost is easy on the white count, good balance between offence and defense, lifegain out of the wazoo, great equipment carrier, enables shenanigans (Jitte card + equip for 3 mana, Sword cast + equip or Batterskull hardcast for 4 mana), fetchable with Recruiter and can be defended with Karakas. Competition is tough in D&T, though, and the question is if all of this is worth it over other 3-drops, especially Mirran Crusader.

[Ace/Homebrew]

She'll be a voltron commander in Brawl

[Finn]

I wonder if that Zhalfiran void land could be useful in Dragon. I don’t recall what the holdup has been for that combo. But I betcha it is one of those that are waiting in the wings for the right card to come along.