New Paladin & Warrior Minion - Lord Barov

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A new Legendary Paladin/Warrior Minion, Lord Barov, has been revealed!

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  • Arthas's Avatar
    Robot Black Lotus 1265 5754 Posts Joined 03/10/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    A new Legendary Paladin/Warrior Minion, Lord Barov, has been revealed!

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  • KANSAS's Avatar
    Old God Fanatic 1745 2912 Posts Joined 03/25/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    It is a combination of Acidmaw and Dreadscale for a third of the price. All you need is either a whirlwind effect in hand, which warrior should be able to do, or just have some minions already on the field to trade with.

    2 mana Equality saw play in Paladin, so 3 mana Equality should see play in warrior/paladin.

    Carrion, my wayward grub.

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  • AngryShuckie's Avatar
    1705 1735 Posts Joined 06/03/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Given how little he costs, I'm willing to bet that deathrattle is more of a liability than it looks. It is too slow to be used to kill off the opponent's minions the turn you play him, so that still needs 2 cards, and even if you do that by giving him rush, you're then killing off any minions you had on your side, saving your opponent the hassle of doing it themselves.

    You will usually be ahead on the board too after you clear the board with, say, Consecration, so you don't want the deathrattle to go off anymore most of the time.

    So all in all, I have to think that the two effects looks super synergistic, but the way it is put together means they probably don't mix well most of the time.

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  • BloodMefist's Avatar
    Old God Fanatic 850 804 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Super good in both classes, its a discounted Equality that comes with a body and can even activate itself.  Activates damage synergy in Warrior, clears for Paladin with itself Equality or that one Libram, card will 100% see at least some play.

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  • dapperdog's Avatar
    Dragon Scholar 1890 5542 Posts Joined 07/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Its just a very strong card that will see inclusion into most decks since its essentially a removal card, with a deathrattle that can be beneficial under some circumstances.

    Cheaper equality, and yet another board clear for warrior. Whats else is there to want from a card for both sides?

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  • economicaooc's Avatar
    460 464 Posts Joined 03/04/2020
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Could this be a sign that equality might get unnerfed? It seems odd that equality + a 3/2 with a synergistic deathrattle costs less than equality.

    This card is pretty nice for odd warrior and DMH warrior, and probably works pretty well in a midrange paladin deck as well. Very nice 1-card board clear.

    This post is discussing the wild format.

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  • KANSAS's Avatar
    Old God Fanatic 1745 2912 Posts Joined 03/25/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago
    Quote From economicaooc

    Could this be a sign that equality might get unnerfed? It seems odd that equality + a 3/2 with a synergistic deathrattle costs less than equality.

     

    I don't think it seems odd that an expansion legendary is more powerful than an evergreen rare.

    Cards in the classic set should generally be a little bit worse then the effect would normally cost. That way they don't get played all of the time. But then if there isn't a card with that effect in an expansion, then there is always that classic card.

    Carrion, my wayward grub.

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  • NegativeNemsy's Avatar
    405 206 Posts Joined 07/10/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    A good control card for warrior.  For Paladin maybe an egg/deathrattle build including Teron Gorefiend could make some sense here.

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  • DoubleSummon's Avatar
    Ancestral Recall 1585 2271 Posts Joined 03/25/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Still think Equality was extreamly overnerfed at 4 mana..  think they should readjust Equality to 3.. just cause it was done such an injustice to the iconic card..

    justice demands retribution!

    Anyway strong card dunno already every class gets INSANE cards this expansion.. so much for not powercreeping as much.

     

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  • meisterz39's Avatar
    925 1200 Posts Joined 06/03/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    There's a lot to like here for both Paladin and Warrior - I expect it will see play in at least one of them.

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  • UVE's Avatar
    1180 832 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago
    Quote From NegativeNemsy

    A good control card for warrior.  For Paladin maybe an egg/deathrattle build including Teron Gorefiend could make some sense here.

    Totally agree.

     

    Teron Gorefiend is the first card that comes to my mind when i was finding a card to activate the DR for pally.

     

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  • Sparkinarius's Avatar
    Crossroads Historian 715 471 Posts Joined 07/18/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Lord Barov looks powerful, but I think with a little context he doesn't appear as good as his face value.

    First, the deathrattle for Lord Barov needs to be triggered the turn you play him if you want to clear the board that turn, which I imagine will be most scenarios as is the nature of board clears. This means you need another card alongside Lord Barov to kill him like Teron Gorefiend or Rocket Augmerchant or that new broom card. The issue with this is that this is a 2 card combo with the core card being a one-of in the deck, which makes your activator(s) dead in hand until you draw Lord Barov,.

    Second, for Paladin, the Equality effect has historically seen play in control and combo Paly decks, where you aren't playing for board. Paladin right now, and standard Hearthstone for that matter, is mostly about playing for board. Libram Paladin would rather run Libram of Justice as it doesn't ruin their board like Lord Barov does. Also, there just isn't enough support for a control or combo Paladin in standard right now.

    Third, for Warrior, I actually think its possible for Lord Barov to see play in Warrior as they have self-damage enabling effects and have run enabler cards like Teron Gorefiend quite successfully in Ashes of Outland. Still, Lord Barov is awkward with Inner Rage, Rampage, and Bloodsworn Mercenary and could be a dead card in hand if any of these cards are also in hand.

    Overall, I think Lord Barov is more situational than he looks. If control or combo for either class gets support, than his inclusion in either class would make more sense.

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  • PLANETCRUNCH's Avatar
    E.V.I.L. Dragon 820 1248 Posts Joined 07/19/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    This was not the minion I was expecting for Paladin and Warrior.

    Both classes have historically enjoyed having their opponent's minions at 1 health so they can clear their board with spells like whirlwind or consecration.

    Lord Barov's Deathrattle serves to help clear the board too, although he will potentially clear your board as well.

    Warrior has the easiest time to activate it's death rattle on their turn, with risky skipper being a very popular minion since AoO made pirates popular, along with Sword and Board which is a 1 mana spell that deals a modest 2 damage, and slam can also be used to kill Lord Barov. If a minions' board is cleared before Barov's Deathrattle is activated, you could set up your own board with Armorsmith to gain armor and then use Battlerage to fill you hand. 

    For Paladin this minion has a clear synergy with their Silver hand recruit tokens, allowing the tiny 1/1 minions to trade into your opponents larger threats, or even setting up a consecration play (equality and consecration used to see play, but I believe Equality got nerfed which killed that combo). I'm not certain how a paladin would intentionally activate Barov's effect or if there's any synergy they have with this effect, either, though. 

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  • GoliathTheDwarf's Avatar
    980 667 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    This is pretty amazing, honestly. It's like mixing Equality or Libram of Justice with [Hearthstone Card (Pyromancer) Not Found], but not having to worry about a combo, and even being able to possible use it multiple times as a deathrattle.

     

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  • Meteorite12's Avatar
    670 696 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Looks pretty amazing to me, Warrior’s gonna love another cheap full clear, and Paladin always wants more actual board clears

    Who needs consistency when you could have fun?

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  • Pezman's Avatar
    Staff Writer 2235 2219 Posts Joined 06/03/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Damn this card is nuts! You get a 3/2, an Equality, and a Whirlwind all in one for 3 mana. Slightly restrictive because you may not be able to trigger the DR when you want to, but it will also be tough for your opponent to play around.

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  • Psymon's Avatar
    Red Riding Hood 1505 371 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Top tier expansion legendary. This is going to be a meta definer for sure.

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  • JackJimson's Avatar
    670 673 Posts Joined 11/19/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Very good card. This will easily see play.

    Though I disagree with some posts above, as I still see this as a combo card-- you still need another card to activate its effect immediately. Either you need a card to kill this minion immediately (like Teron Gorefiend in the video), or a card to kill all the other minions (like Risky Skipper for Warrior or Consecration for pally).

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  • PopeNeia's Avatar
    Darkmaster 640 841 Posts Joined 07/06/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Just a very solid card all around, and that’s saying something about the power level of this expansion if such a ridiculous card can only be rated as “fair”

    This ain't no place for a hero

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  • Vandaren's Avatar
    620 636 Posts Joined 06/05/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    So Risky Skipper + Lord Barov is 2 card board clear? In paladin i feel there will be some deathrattle support, just a feeling. All in all, i can see myself playing with this card.

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  • Tetsuo's Avatar
    Magma Rager 840 638 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Cool card, but you need a follow-up card to fully take advantage of it's board-clearing capability. It'll see play though. 

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  • Horus's Avatar
    Detective Pikachu 2565 3339 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Versatile legendaries with low mana cost always see play, and always will.
    I think this will be h(a)unting the ladder for the next few ...! ^^

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  • Duke's Avatar
    205 82 Posts Joined 05/31/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago
    Quote From DoubleSummon

    Still think Equality was extreamly overnerfed at 4 mana..  think they should readjust Equality to 3.. just cause it was done such an injustice to the iconic card..

    justice demands retribution!

    Anyway strong card dunno already every class gets INSANE cards this expansion.. so much for not powercreeping as much.

     

    You're absolutely right. Equality should cost at least only 3 mana. But that could potentially break odd paladin in wild so team 5 won't do it. 

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  • Emptyness's Avatar
    Supporter 520 525 Posts Joined 03/16/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    A nice board clear. For the time the meta reach a more controlly state.

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  • YourPrivateNightmare's Avatar
    Skeleton 2010 4741 Posts Joined 03/25/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    It's a good card stat-wise, but I have no idea how to make it work for paladin (outside of just being cheaper Equality, and I'm speaking mainly about pure Paladin since I don't see any other version of Control Paladin being a thing)

     

    Warrior can perhaps combine it with some provider of Rush (Rocket Boots playable POGGERS)

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  • FieselFitz's Avatar
    Prince Charming 1105 1355 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    I could see this work in almost every Warrior Deck right now. Good Card - for Paladin i guess it could work to, but i think it will be way better in Warrior!

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  • Neoguli's Avatar
    Duskrider 880 596 Posts Joined 06/25/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Paladin finally has a reason to run Scarlet Purifier.

    Jokes aside, this is probably gonna end up more in Warrior decks, because they have an easier time benefitting from the Health reduction even without triggering the Deathrattle. Just Whirlwind or Bladestorm are enough to give you a massive board wipe and leave a 3/1. Paladin in Standard will have a tougher time doing similar things, although they still have Consecration.

    In Standard, Warrior will still most likely lean towards Tempo, and even then I can see this being played there alongside Risky Skipper. This shows how much Warrior can make of the Battlecry. Still dunno what Tempo Warrior could remove to add in Barov, but he looks promising there to reset the board state. Or in general.

    5/5 for Warrior, 3/5 for Paladin

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  • DoubleSummon's Avatar
    Ancestral Recall 1585 2271 Posts Joined 03/25/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago
    Quote From Duke
    Quote From DoubleSummon

    Still think Equality was extreamly overnerfed at 4 mana..  think they should readjust Equality to 3.. just cause it was done such an injustice to the iconic card..

    justice demands retribution!

    Anyway strong card dunno already every class gets INSANE cards this expansion.. so much for not powercreeping as much.

     

    You're absolutely right. Equality should cost at least only 3 mana. But that could potentially break odd paladin in wild so team 5 won't do it. 

    Doubt it.. Why nerf a core paladin card because of a mistake they did? 

    It's situational at best in that deck.. They prefer to not trade shr anyway don't think it will break wild or anything.. 

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  • Elfensilver's Avatar
    595 663 Posts Joined 03/14/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    So, is there any viable two-card combo for paladin, except for this +Consecration?

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  • JFK's Avatar
    Curious Pair 1070 621 Posts Joined 07/31/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Feels useless in paladin as a combo boardclear, but I suppose it's fine if you are willing to trade in your minions. Obviously much, MUCH better in warrior and that's where it will see play.

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  • Demonxz95's Avatar
    Senior Writer 2245 2626 Posts Joined 03/19/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    For Warrior, this is really good since they can easily just use Whirlwind or Risky Skipper to clear the board for 4 mana. For Paladin? I guess they could use Consecration? It'll definitely be played somewhere for sure, but it might just end up being a Warrior card.

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  • allthehype's Avatar
    Crossroads Historian 630 739 Posts Joined 07/26/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Good early board clear even if it requires combo cards to go off right away. Warrior have a lot of them and could make good use of this. Paladin have less options, but could prepare with some dudes or just use Consecration. We’ll probably see this a lot!

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  • Brandon's Avatar
    Old God Fanatic 1350 2486 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Old Equality and Whirlwind in 1. Insane VALUE and it's a great minion for both classes. Both warrior and Paladin needed some huge board clear and Lord Barov is here to help these classes out. This will see a LOT of play in control warrior & libram/control Paladin.

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  • Guenh's Avatar
    Devoted Academic 725 633 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    A cheaper Equality with a decent body, plus a smal aoe on death. It's versatile and usefull to block an early aggression...but to use as board clear need some extra card

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  • Echo's Avatar
    Staff Writer Cupcake 860 318 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Absolutely nutty card, I can see it being played significantly more in warrior because this + Risky Skipper is sweet and Paladin has Libram of Justice and there aren't an abundance of minions with big butts right now so it might be excessive to run both. 

    Oh and Trump's video was sweet, really funny watching Reddit and a bunch of other websites post this card as 4 mana, 7 mana, 5 mana, etc just because they didn't watch the whole video.

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  • linkinboy0's Avatar
    Headmaster 1235 503 Posts Joined 07/07/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Useful

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  • Lemushki's Avatar
    Squirtle 1110 1025 Posts Joined 03/22/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Seems pretty good.. Hoping I open it. 

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  • EpicPickle's Avatar
    Sparklepony 810 301 Posts Joined 06/02/2020
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Seems, in a way, almost "too fair". Can take out big threats late game, sure, but will this really see much play?

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  • Valord's Avatar
    465 281 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Good Value on its own, but broken with Risky Skipper.

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  • MatwanBR's Avatar
    195 34 Posts Joined 07/28/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Has potential

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  • theo333's Avatar
    Outlandish Rager 975 876 Posts Joined 03/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Such an awkward slow card. Better have something to trigger that Deathrattle.

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  • Janusi's Avatar
    Face Collector 595 225 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    After Ultimate Infestation, I'm just assuming that Blizzard always gives Trump the value card to reveal.

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  • Samzy's Avatar
    Devoted Academic 370 191 Posts Joined 05/31/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Such a strong card with great effects bundled together. You don’t even need to kill this off to benefit, it’s just a 3 mana equality with a 3/2 attached.

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  • Safiron's Avatar
    Devoted Academic 620 156 Posts Joined 07/28/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Awesome card but too expensive for a board clear.

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  • Fisguinho's Avatar
    The Raven 1190 411 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Cheap card with a nice effect, whirlwind makes it so you can clear the board and still have this minion up afterwards

    All hail the banshee queen.

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  • Erodos's Avatar
    Crossroads Historian 945 1019 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    This card is bonkers in any type of control Warrior or Paladin list.

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  • ChocolateChipCooke's Avatar
    Unicorn Reveler 1160 337 Posts Joined 07/26/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Seems very strong to me combining Equality, Whirlwind, and a 3/2 into a single card.

    I expect this will see play in standard and wild for quite some time unless it gets nerfed.

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  • DarkFrostX's Avatar
    Old God Fanatic 830 1229 Posts Joined 07/26/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Strong card overall, but I think in warrior it will be way stronger since paladin has more tools to trigger this kind of effects, also palladin should have a hard time killing its own minion.

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  • SavageDrago's Avatar
    300 150 Posts Joined 05/07/2020
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Nowadays, it takes a legendary to do what Equality + Pyroguy used to do. To many cogs too clear a board, won't play nice why enrage buddies, Blizz didn't even bother to credit his first name in the card. Pass.

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  • Alfi's Avatar
    Devoted Academic 1790 1375 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Eh.

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  • FaytFFX's Avatar
    405 191 Posts Joined 12/03/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    I'm going to wait and see how this plays out before I make any assumptions. I'm literally in the middle with this card.

    Thanks to denial, I'm immortal.

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  • SilverWolf's Avatar
    Tauren Chieftain Addict 990 1085 Posts Joined 04/01/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Very good board clear combo

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  • slychd's Avatar
    Sparklepony 1175 484 Posts Joined 05/30/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    This is a good card, it isn't over-powered and will work well in both Warrior and Paladin with the tools they currently have and maybe even some new ones.

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  • Caro's Avatar
    Dragon 2215 2485 Posts Joined 03/12/2020
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    It's good, but kinda lack luster. I see this only being using in control though

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  • Thonson's Avatar
    HearthStationeer 1740 1713 Posts Joined 03/24/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Overall a very good card.  Enough said!

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  • Draketh's Avatar
    Darkmaster 1565 1395 Posts Joined 04/02/2019
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    Looks strong, specially considering its cost. Not gamebreaking but will surely see some play.

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  • ShadowsOfSense's Avatar
    1500 1111 Posts Joined 10/23/2018
    Posted 3 years, 7 months ago

    This will be a staple in control decks, in spite of how clunky it is. Seriously, get used to seeing this guy, because if a Control Warrior or Paladin is in the meta, they're playing this card.

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