Quote Originally Posted by FoxBlade View Post
So I have a question...

I'm trying to build a goblin deck with a black splash and I wonder what the opinion is for using cover of darkness?

I was thinking that + warren instigator or piledriver is pretty nasty with that. I dunno, sounds pretty nasty in theory, so I'm going to playtest it - but yeah what do you all think of it?
First immediate issue is that its not a goblin. Plus, everyone after the first becomes a dead card. Every slot used for it is an important piece of the deck being removed. I think in theory its nice, but its not really worth the slot. The idea of making lackeys/instigators/piledrivers unblockable has been raised before (soaring sea cliffs), but it didn't pan out for a reason. Lackey's true strength is the idea of him. He forces your opponent to react to him, slowing down their game plan. This allows you to get the immediate upper hand. Not mention, the deck runs plenty of turn 2 removal that also have other good later game uses.