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TMP: The Best Creature in Shadowmoor
Posted On 04/08/2008 00:41:20 by reubs11 - Read 83767 time(s)

By my estimation, the best creature in any given set usually falls into one of three main categories. It is either at a bargain cost for the size (such as Tarmogoyf or Isamaru), a card advantage machine (such as Dark Confidant or Ohran Viper) or it has something special and new that had not been seen before (such as Troll Ascetic or Doran).

 

Another thing that these cards all have in common is thier ability to avoid common destruction spells by either having high toughness or by being black, avoiding Terror-like effects.

 

The last common demoninator is that they are all cheap. Not counting the 4/4s for 4 that always seem to see a lot of play (Loxodon Hierarch, Chameleon Colossus, etc.), the most popular creatures are usually between 1 and 3 mana. Sorry, Siege-Gang Commander.

 

What does that mean for Shadowmoor?

 

I believe it means that this has a chance to be the best creature in the set:

 

 

For those of you that didn't take French in high school (which includes me*) allow me to translate:

 

Sygg, River Cutthroat (U/B)(U/B)

Legendary Creature - Merfolk Rogue

At end of turn, if an opponent has lost 3 or more life this turn, you may draw a card. (Damage causes loss of life.)

1/3

 

Why do I think that 'evil Sygg' will be the best creature in the set? Let's go through the check list:

 

Bargain cost for the size?

 

1/3 for 2 isn't going to break any speeding violations, but it's also not terribly slow. Combo with Doran if you want more bang for your buck.

 

Card advantage machine?

 

Certainly has the possibility, especially in Merfolk or Rogue decks in Type 2 and block (you did notice that he is a Rogue, didn't you?).

 

Something special and new that had not been seen before?

 

I've never seen this kind of thing done before, so I certainly think Sygg fits in.

 

What about avoiding common destruction spells?

 

Can't Shriekmaw 'em. Can't Tarfire 'em. Doesn't die to lowly 1/x or 2/x dudes. I'd say that's good enough for my tastes.

 

I think that Sygg has an especially big chance to make a splash in Extended. He might as well read, "If your opponent has a Dark Confidant or is playing Ravnica shock lands, win the game."

 

Let me know what you think.

 

Reubs

 

*Yo hablo espanol.

 

 

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From: Charlesovery
04/09/2008 14:59:09
Sorry bu t I believe that at this point(even though the spoiler is still incomplete), Fullminator Mage is clearly the best creature in the set and allows a lot more possibilities with other cards in the environment.


From: Theobill
04/09/2008 03:09:23
I like the idea as a replacement for dark confident in satantic sligh, that could work really well, Eot incinerate to draw another incinerate which draws you another card and so on, and it works with almost every burn spell, even lash out if you hit clash.


From: peck
04/08/2008 18:15:51
I have found a spot for him in my deck already!!


From: Concede2me
04/08/2008 16:43:44

Yeah, I mean this guy might be played in rogues or some newer version of satanic sligh, but I'd have to think there are going to be better creatures in the set.

 At this point my pick goes to the LD mage flores spoiled.  



From: Prof X
04/08/2008 13:23:08
Your title makes me wanting something more than this. There will be blue and black decks not even thinking about this guy.


From: Shargon14@yaho
04/08/2008 11:07:16
The only app I see it to pair it with 3+ Burn spells (Rift Bolt, Incinerate, Ghostfire, Fiery Temper, Red monohybrid, Shard Volley, etc), but I doubt this becomes a chase rare

From: justactcasual
04/08/2008 06:42:59
ok...this IS pretty sweet in massive multiplayer. not only does it make you a ton of cards, it dissuades people from attacking you with it's 1/3 body.

From: Theobill
04/08/2008 05:09:35
I like it, especially as it allows aggro to avoid running out of gas, this and incinerate/rift bolt/shard volley/grapeshot/just about any burn spell really is pretty awesome synergy also just to check in case of translation errors, is that at the end of EACH turn which would be pretty awesome for a two drop. Also in multiplayer this guy wrecks people.


From: kj_4247
04/08/2008 04:43:58
Sygg 2.0 hardly counts as a good creature let alone the best in the set That title probably belongs to the Swans at this point. Ultrafail Reubs. Now make another Main Phase


From: justactcasual
04/08/2008 01:29:13
on the other hand, if you could get him to trigger consistently on BOTH turns...this keeps you in burn spells coupled with red to the head, or black to the back for that matter...


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