Wow, that Kor precon seems really solid, full of 2-ofs and with nice rares.
UG one is nice, but too unstable (no pun intended). And it lacks Scopes so very much.
Vampire precon is disappointing, if only because it doesn't have any Lacerators. Still, it's nice to have a foil Bloodwitch.
UR one lacks a single goal, but Rite of Replication is a nice rare for a precon.
Ally precon is RG, so it's not as good as it could be, but I think I should try it out before passing my final decision. As with any Ally deck, I guess.
2 Nighthawks and the pack is probably the only motivation i have to get one of these
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EllE:
Because she's the hero standard deserves, but not the one it needs right now... and so we'll chase her... because she can take it... because she's not a hero... she's a silent guardian
Malakir Bloodwitch is a playable standard card that fetches ~$15/playset on E-bay right now. That plus some vamp uncommons, a timmy rare and a pack are worth it.
It's a shame they pack so many M10 cards in these. I had hoped since this was a large set, it'd have more Zendikar cards. I can see how there'd be more of a mix in the smaller set precons, but come on Wizards, practically a third of Pumped Up is M10.
What the hell why are there so many M10 cards in here? A course they give us Blood Tribute when we wanted Bloodghast nor Lacerator or Hexmage.:facepalm: Oh well least foil Bloodwitch owns all.
And again, only one intro pack is really worth anything, this time it is the black one. Even then it's not overwhelming - foil Bloodwitch, 2 Nighthawks, and the pack do it for me, the rest I will either have in bulk or could get cheaply, or (looking at Mindless Null) would prefer to incinerate.
The White on has Conqueror's Pledge, but that won't be a very expensive rare, and Armament Master is very narrow, and the Kor as a tribe aren't very powerful (Soldiers will be the WW of choice - some Kor are soldiers, but not enough good soldiers are Kor).
Basically, the rest is dollar bin rares and assorted garbage, or stuff people have in plenty by now (I went from owning no Lightning Bolts and almost considered paying $12 for a set for my Legacy burn deck before M10 came out. Now, I have 20+ without trying, so don't need anymore from Intros).
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Decks
Commander
Ezuri, Renegade Leader (Aggro/Combo - Favorite) Skullbriar, the Walking Grave (Sac and Grave hijinks) Azusa, Lost but Seeking (Landfall hijinks) Kaalia of the Vast (Heavily modded)
I'm not a fan of foil cards in intro packs. I'd sooner have a non-foil Bloodwitch than a foil one. I mean, unless you collect them, I don't see what's so great about foils. They curl, they sometimes peel, and you can't see the art as well. They may be worth more money, but I find them unnesessary.
But hey... vampire intro.... I'll still get it, maybe.
Yes, the Ally deck and the vampire deck are the only two that look instantly playable too me. I must admit, I am a bit impressed with how they constructed the Ally deck.
I'll probably get the Ally and Vampire ones just for some cards that I need. I'll get them after my boxes of course, that way I can make sure that I don't accidentally buy them after getting what I need.
U/G: Eh, I will get some to make a very strong deck out of it.
R/U: What was the theme for PUMP UP again? I can see oh their is some Sleep, and I guess you replicate the dragon but exactly what do I do during my early turns?
G/R: Not bad actually, decent burn, decent creatures, plus with overrun makes it viable strategy to swarm.
As for the other decks I am not commenting, they aren't my colors.
Kor Armory
Creatures 13
Kor Duelist
Kor Skyfisher x2
Armament Master (R)
Kor Aeronaut x2
Kor Hookmaster x2
Kor Sanctifiers x2
Kor Cartographer x2
Serra Angel
Other Spells 10
- Spidersilk Net
- Explorer's Scope
- Trusty Machete
- Pacifism x2
- Narrow Escape
- Divine Verdict
- Windborne Charge
- Landbind Ritual
- Conqueror's Pledge
(R)Lands 18
Plains x16
Kabira Crossroads x2
Unstable Terrain
Creatures 15
Coral Merfolk
Sage Owl x2
Frontier Guide
Gomazoa
Merfolk Wayfinder
Grazing Gladeheart
Turntimber Basilisk
Windrider Eel x2
- Living Tsunami
- Territorial Baloth
- Sphinx of Jwar Isle
(R)- Baloth Woodcrasher
- Roil Elemental
(R)Other Spells 8
- Unsummon
- Giant Growth
- Ior Ruin Expedition
x2Paralyzing Grasp x2
Harrow
Mind Control
Lands 18
Island x10
Forest x7
Terramorphic Expanse
Rise of the Vampires
Creatures 15
Malakir Bloodwitch (R)
Acolyte of Xathrid x2
Guul Draz Vampire x2
Child of Night x2
- Gatekeeper of Malakir
- Mindless Null
- Vampire Aristocrat
x2Vampire Nighthawk x2
Heartstabber Mosquito
Zombie Goliath
Other Spells 8
Vampire's Bite x2
Feast of Blood x2
- Hideous End
- Diabolic Tutor
- Rise from the Grave
- Blood Tribute
(R)Lands 18
Swamp x16
Piranha Marsh x2
Pumped Up
Creatures 14
- Raging Goblin
- Goblin Piker
- AEther Figment
- Welkin Tern
x2Molten Ravager x2
- Prodigal Pyromancer
- Torch Slinger
x2- Phantom Warrior
- Canyon Minotaur
- Dragon Whelp
- Hellkite Charger
(R)Other Spells 9
Burst Lightning x2
- Into The Roil
- Act of Treason
- Sleep
- Rite of Replication
(R)Spire Barrage x2
Fireball
Lands 18
Mountain x10
Island x7
Terramorphic Expanse
The Adventurers
Creatures 15
Oran-Rief Survivalist x2
Highland Berserker x2
- Stonework Puma
- Awakener Druid
- Borderland Ranger
- Greenweaver Druid
- Tajuru Archer
- Joraga Bard
- Kazuul Warlord
(R)Tuktuk Grunts x2
Murasa Pyromancer
Turntimber Ranger (R)
Other Spells 8
Giant Growth x2
Lightning Bolt x2
Act of Treason
Beast Hunt
Overrun
Fireball
Lands 18
Forest x9
Mountain x8
Terramorphic Expanse
Each seems plausible, so I'd say it's legit. Also, I've noted what the two rares of each Intro Pack is.
- Main Cube
- No Brains, All Feelings Cube
But you never know, the pack inside might have a priceless treasure, no?
Currently playing:
T2
BW Aggro-Midrange BW
UG one is nice, but too unstable (no pun intended). And it lacks Scopes so very much.
Vampire precon is disappointing, if only because it doesn't have any Lacerators. Still, it's nice to have a foil Bloodwitch.
UR one lacks a single goal, but Rite of Replication is a nice rare for a precon.
Ally precon is RG, so it's not as good as it could be, but I think I should try it out before passing my final decision. As with any Ally deck, I guess.
Overall, I'm buying either Kor or vampire precon.
Foil: Armament Master
Conqueror's Pledge
U/G
Foil: Sphinx of Jwar Isle
Roil Elemental
R/U
Foil: Hellkite Charger
Rite of Replication
Vampires (B)
Foil: Malakir Bloodwitch
Blood Tribute
Allies (R/G)
Foil: Turntimber Ranger
Kazuul Warlord
Doubtful I'd get any, I'm not a fan of foil cards and none of the rares jump out at me. I miss precons.
EllE:
The rest, meh.
The White on has Conqueror's Pledge, but that won't be a very expensive rare, and Armament Master is very narrow, and the Kor as a tribe aren't very powerful (Soldiers will be the WW of choice - some Kor are soldiers, but not enough good soldiers are Kor).
Basically, the rest is dollar bin rares and assorted garbage, or stuff people have in plenty by now (I went from owning no Lightning Bolts and almost considered paying $12 for a set for my Legacy burn deck before M10 came out. Now, I have 20+ without trying, so don't need anymore from Intros).
Commander
Ezuri, Renegade Leader (Aggro/Combo - Favorite)
Skullbriar, the Walking Grave (Sac and Grave hijinks)
Azusa, Lost but Seeking (Landfall hijinks)
Kaalia of the Vast (Heavily modded)
Standard
Waiting for Innistrad...
Extended
Hah!
Modern
Living End Cascade (RGB)
Legacy
Burn
Vintage
None
Casual
WB Aggro-Control
Green Stompy
Pink Floyd (UWr Wall Control)
Lunch Box (Fatty ramp)
D-Bag (White Control)
Level 13 Task Mage
But hey... vampire intro.... I'll still get it, maybe.
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unstable terrain is shut crap. doesn't even have a good theme
yeah those are such ****.
My thoughts exactly, I will still probably pick up a copy to get the foil Bloodwitch. She is such a beast :]
JANK.
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R/U: What was the theme for PUMP UP again? I can see oh their is some Sleep, and I guess you replicate the dragon but exactly what do I do during my early turns?
G/R: Not bad actually, decent burn, decent creatures, plus with overrun makes it viable strategy to swarm.
As for the other decks I am not commenting, they aren't my colors.
The only one that interests me in the vamp one for the Bloodwitch and Nighthawks.
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