The first line on this was enough to make it
Limited-viable. Imagine any creature in blue,
black, or red that you wouldn't be ashamed to
put into a deck. Now imagine paying an extra 2,
and now it has +3/+3 and first strike. I'm
imagining a 5/6 Kederekt Creeper-- first strike
and deathtouch, and can't be blocked by only one
creature?
Then you see that second line, and you realize
that whenever your opponent blocks, you get to
remove that card from the game and make a 2/2
token for yourself. If only you could somehow
get this thing equipped to a Thundercloud Shaman
in response to its ability....
What a story this weapon must have. In a way
it's too bad the official material on Alara
didn't really mention it; we're left to imagine
who it might belong to and which kings it's
actually killed. It certainly dominates combat
in sealed deck, and you might even be able to
build a deck around it for casual play.
Constructed:
It is a okay Equipment, but the 2 beat sticks
that gain life are better for now.
Casual & Multiplayer:
This could help out those Zombie decks that
really need more Zombies in play.
Limited:
This is just as good as Behemoth Sledge. The
first strike I like better than lifelink and
trample, plus it gives +3/+3 too. And to start
trading one of their creatures to put out more
on your side is great. I would really try to use
it. The hard part will be to splash the 2 black
for it if you are not using black.
Overall a great Equipment card that I am glad it
is rare and Legendary.
Constructed: 3
Casual: 3
Multiplayer: 3
Limited: 4
Later
Miguel
Paul
Magic The Gathering COTD: Unscythe, Killer of
Kings
Welcome today’s card is a legendary multicolored
equipment that provides a plethora of effects
for those interested in running URB decks.
Unscythe requires a mana investment of UBBR to
hit the field and afterwards its equip cost is 2
colorless. The mana cost on this card is
horrendous and is only slightly redeemed by its
cheap equip cost. The effect you get for your
mana investment is the equipped creature gets
+3/+3 and first strike, as well as whenever a
creature dealt damage by equipped creature is
put into a graveyard you may remove that card
from the game. If you do, put a 2/2 black zombie
creature token into play. This card can turn
your smaller creatures into a legitimate threat
as well as being able to counter persist and
everyone’s favorite graveyard mechanic unearth
as well. In addition to helping take care of
opponents threatening creatures you in turn get
to amass your army of zombie tokens to use as
chump blockers or an extra couple of points of
damage. In any constructed format besides
standard at this point this card will most
likely never see play, in current standard this
card is overshadowed by more powerful cheaply
costed cards and the prevalence of non UBR
colored decks. It has potential to be a
devastating equipment once you get it into play
the equip cost can help give you a devastating
creature the question is it worth playing UBR
and the initial mana investment. I’m answering
no. In casual and multiplayer this card can
screw with graveyard shenanigans and allow you
to amass zombies and plays well with a host of
cards from this block, such as Lich Lord of Unx,
casual players will most likely be as turned off
as I am by the mana cost though so I doubt it
would get extensive play. Limited it’s a rare
and its three colored if you’re in the colors
grabbing it couldn’t hurt as it could be
considered partial removal. Tune in tomorrow for
yet another card that most likely will not see
any serious tournament play but is a casual
godsend.
