[GTC] – Simic Fluxmage

[Stoogeslap]

I like the Evolve keyword. It appears that it works very well with the Graft Keyword. The synergy is there. So, looks it's time to build a Graft/Evolve deck with other fun +1/+1 tricks.

The two thing I am wondering:

1) How many way can they [WotC R&D] reinvent the +1/+1 counter?
2) This is 100% legit, I can tell, BUT this is kind of like how "Populate" keyword was found in a pack, and they [WotC] just ran it off like it was a "mistake"... believed it (mostly). Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice... well, basically I think this was planted. How can there be a sloppy job again, after the last one. Wouldn't they be a bit more careful not to have a "slip" like there was last time. This has to be a publicity stunt to raise the hype.

[koloblicin]

oh crap yeah that "if" kinda shoves a boot in that idea. i figured it would enter, trigger then check. oh well.

[Grand Superior]

Originally Posted by DiesToRemoval

Unless they did it on purpose. It would seem like a good and creative way to refresh the whole spoilers thingy.

That's what I'm starting to think this is now, unless they're starting to drop the ball on their quality control. I wouldn't mind this being on purpose, though. It is a pretty creative way to release unofficial spoilers.

On topic: The mechanic is fine, but I still like Graft more. Then again that's how it usually is with original Ravnica vs RTR mechanics.

[Lully]

Originally Posted by Axelle Blitzer

The uncommon one-drop cycle was an RTR thing. It isn't reappearing in GTC.

Of course, that doesn't preclude the possibility of a U/G one-drop hybrid. I wouldn't assume it, though.

I thought that was just the rare "can't be countered" cycle. Shame. I like cycles.

[Crimson]

Of course the card from Gatecrash is an uncommon with a new mechanic. Seems very legit...for WOTC's marketing.

[oddmonk]

Honestly, my gut tells me this is legit. It seems like a satisfying, powerful, mechanic. It's definitely more green than blue though.

I also have a sinking sensation that this card will be a solid card in limited. It can be so scary, yet it isn't much of a threat by itself.

Hmmm... it cold be too powerful depending on what they print. Hopefully they kept a close eye on it in development.

[Axelle Blitzer]

1.) Evolve was Ethan Fleischer's mechanic for the Great Designer Search 2.
2.) Ethan Fleischer is on the design team for Gatecrash.
3.) Evolve is perfect for the Simic.

[Kirblar]

Originally Posted by jimmyrussles77

Gonna say legit.

The odds of this happening twice are pretty crazy though.

Not if it's intentional.

[WoodWraith]

Originally Posted by Axelle Blitzer

The uncommon one-drop cycle was a RTR thing. It isn't reappearing in GTC.

Of course, that doesn't preclude the possibility of a U/G one-drop hybrid. I wouldn't assume it, though.

You know the whole set is called Return to Ravnica,right?

That stupidity being said, I'd wager each enemy pair guild will get a rare one drop hybrid. The first two in RTR did after all.

[lutz]

So a common in M13, foreshadowing RTR.
Now an uncommon in RTR, foreshadowing GTC.
Maybe we'll see a DGM rare in GTC?

[zombie n elf]

Does anyone else think the font of the reminder text looks a little weird or is it just me?

[keldonson]

A brand new card with that much damage on the side? Call me skeptical.

[Shadowclaimer]

Originally Posted by WoodWraith

You know the whole set is called Return to Ravnica,right?

That stupidity being said, I'd wager each enemy pair guild will get a rare one drop hybrid. The first two in RTR did after all.

What is this.. I don't even.

No, in Return to Ravnica there was a full 5 card cycle of uncommon 1 drop hybrids, people keep assuming its coming back from Gatecrash. Maro said the cycle was RTR only and not returning for Gatecrash, which means no cycle of hybrid 1 drops for the guilds in Gatecrash.

I wouldn't however rule out that there will be one drop hybrid cards, just that there won't be a 5 card cycle for all the guilds.

[empathogen]

HELL.YES.

Momir Vig, Simic Visionary is *most* pleased!!!
I can't wait to see what other Evolve stuff there is to add to his growing arsenal!

[Solidzeal]

As someone who is very much a fan of the simic, I'm very satisfied with the the new mechanic. I like how for limited it promotes a little higher mana curve to make sure your later creature drops will proc the evolution

I like how it screams growth, drop a big critter and all your evolving small critters get bigger, awesome.

I also LOVE how it interacts with corpsejack menace.

turn 2: play a 2/2 with evolve. turn 3: play a 3/3 with evolve, attack with your newly evolved 3/3. Turn 4: drop a corpsejack menace, attack with 2 5/5's