[GTC] - Fathom Mage

Nobody Likes Nicol Bolas · 12-23-2012, 11:02 PM

Mothership preview.

Fathom Mage

Creature - Human Wizard (R)
Evolve
Whenever a +1/+1 counter is placed on Fathom Mage, you may draw a card.
1/1
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Sheth · 12-23-2012, 11:04 PM

Not insane, but definitely cool that they're willing to make exciting evolve triggers. This is the kind of thing scavenge wanted.

Yamikiri · 12-23-2012, 11:04 PM

That is surprisingly solid. A 4 mana 1/1 that gets bigger as it draws into things that make it bigger. Maybe not constructed material (way to small to start), but a beast for draft and sealed.

SyntheticDreamer · 12-23-2012, 11:06 PM

I just want to say one thing before I say anything else about the card - I have a feeling the Simic guild is going to have the best art of all ten of the guilds. The art on this card is absolutely beautiful.

With that said, I agree, if this is how they're doing evolve, then it seems reasonable that Bant decks might have use for the mechanic. But I'm not sure they can use this card (though it's not a particularly bad card).

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Originally Posted by Tanion

Where the hell did u find that? I looked at the website and I see a lot of rehashed articles. WoTC... you damn trolls!

Click on that little present next to the Maro picture. Yes, this is real.

arbitraryarmor · 12-23-2012, 11:06 PM

If this is real...? Dear god, I hope it's not. While not pack rat power level, it would quickly get out of hand. Turn 5 attack with your weenie and let it die, play this, play Hunger of the Howlpack, draw three cards and have a 4/4 with evolve and its ability? Interesting

Wustin · 12-23-2012, 11:07 PM

Oh god imagine this card in that Human Reanimator deck lol.

HatterofMad · 12-23-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanion

Where the hell did u find that? I looked at the website and I see a lot of rehashed articles. WoTC... you damn trolls!

You have to click the gift box on the main page...I missed it at first too.

As for the card, I like it. Not a super powerful card but cool and interesting. Can't wait to see more of this set now.

MtGColorPie · 12-23-2012, 11:09 PM

I like it an an Edric CMDR deck. Cast Beacon of Creation, draw a bunch of cards.

Still really good. I'm happy with it.

EDIT: Er, state based effects and everything.
EDIT 2: Make it a Bant deck with Juniper Order Ranger and so on and so forth.

fatsnorlax · 12-23-2012, 11:09 PM

Interesting... starts small, but I won't be shocked if it sees use. Standard is grindy and I know a deck that would love more card draw. If evolve gets any more insane, I might go Simic at the Pre-Release. Very cool card.

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Originally Posted by Nobody Likes Nicol Bolas

At least one new Thing every day this week.

Awesome... thought it was just today. Merry Christmas Wizards(:

GoldfishBowl · 12-23-2012, 11:09 PM

Why human?

Damn it, I know it's selfish but I wanted all of Simic to be U/G Merfolk EDH love.

DakmorQueen · 12-23-2012, 11:10 PM

This may make me love Simic. I like evolve so far!

MrMunchlax · 12-23-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wustin

Oh god imagine this card in that Human Reanimator deck lol.

So true...This is gonna be fun. Bant humans. Oh man. I may as well get to work right now.

Lully · 12-23-2012, 11:10 PM

Evolution is more than just strength. The mind evolves too. The flavor of this card is top notch. powerful too. Needed to be a 4 drop so it couldn't come out on turn 3.

jimmyrussles77 · 12-23-2012, 11:10 PM

Increasing savagery = lol

RedKid43 · 12-23-2012, 11:12 PM

Evolve seems like it would be the sickest limited keyword. bonus on all my guys for getting bigger? sure ok.

I wanna flash back Increasing Savagery on her.. Draw 10 anyone?

12-23-2012, 11:02 PM	#1
Nobody Likes Nicol Bolas Ascended Mage Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 249	Fathom Mage Mothership preview. Fathom Mage Creature - Human Wizard (R) Evolve Whenever a +1/+1 counter is placed on Fathom Mage, you may draw a card. 1/1 162?/249 Attached Thumbnails __________________
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MtGColorPie Wizard Mentor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 709	I like it an an Edric CMDR deck. Cast Beacon of Creation, draw a bunch of cards. Still really good. I'm happy with it. EDIT: Er, state based effects and everything. EDIT 2: Make it a Bant deck with Juniper Order Ranger and so on and so forth. __________________ GatheringMagic.com Commander Writer Twitter: @mtgcolorpie One of the GDS2 Final 101 Recently Written Posts: 4-16 MTGCP You Make the Card 4 - Round 5 (Submit the Mechanic) 4-10 MTGCP You Make the Card 4 - Round 4 (Arua or Non-Aura) Last edited by MtGColorPie; 12-23-2012 at 11:35 PM.
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DakmorQueen Nissa's Fangirl World Project Leader Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 10 klicks from nowhere... Posts: 3,085 Blog Entries: 13	This may make me love Simic. I like evolve so far! __________________ Official Cosplayer of [The Crafters]. :3 My Random Decks (Like you care): Those who hear her go mad with inspiration. - Beseech the Queen Fluttershy? Cosplay!
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Lully Archmage Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 831	Evolution is more than just strength. The mind evolves too. The flavor of this card is top notch. powerful too. Needed to be a 4 drop so it couldn't come out on turn 3. __________________ Baneslayer Angel- Pro Demons and Dragons Malfegor- Demon Dragon: only creature in the history of magic that is both of Baneslayer's protections. Can kill Baneslayer. Win
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RedKid43 Ascended Mage Join Date: May 2012 Location: barrington, ri Posts: 173	Evolve seems like it would be the sickest limited keyword. bonus on all my guys for getting bigger? sure ok. I wanna flash back Increasing Savagery on her.. Draw 10 anyone? __________________ Currently Playing: Legacy: Manaless Dredge Currently Brewing: Modern: Looking for advice
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12-23-2012, 11:04 PM	#2
Sheth Experienced Mage Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland (Metro DC area) Posts: 62	Not insane, but definitely cool that they're willing to make exciting evolve triggers. This is the kind of thing scavenge wanted.
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Wustin Ascended Mage Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 476	Oh god imagine this card in that Human Reanimator deck lol.
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GoldfishBowl Experienced Mage Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 73	Why human? Damn it, I know it's selfish but I wanted all of Simic to be U/G Merfolk EDH love.
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12-23-2012, 11:10 PM	#14
jimmyrussles77 Ascended Mage Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 386	Increasing savagery = lol
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