New Warlock Spell - Imp Swarm (Rank 1)

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  • Arthas's Avatar
    Robot Black Lotus 1265 5754 Posts Joined 03/10/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    A new Common Warlock Spell, Imp Swarm (Rank 1), has been revealed!

    Imp Swarm (Rank 1) Card Image

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  • KANSAS's Avatar
    Old God Fanatic 1745 2912 Posts Joined 03/25/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    This seems relatively underwhelming no matter when you play it.

    At first it is just Bloodfen Raptor. By turn 5 getting a pair of 3/2 demons isn't really anything to worry about. Hunters can already do that with Petting Zoo (if not earlier). And if you are still trying to get your imps to stick by turn 10 it is too late and the extra dude isn't going to make much difference.

    Carrion, my wayward grub.

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  • MurlocAggroB's Avatar
    COMMENT_COUNT_900_HS 1170 903 Posts Joined 06/12/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    Call it a hunch, but I bet the usefulness of this card relies on the Fel tag. It's so far below the power level otherwise.

    It's too early to actually call this card, since we have no idea what the Spell Schools mean yet.

    A man is lying on the street, some punks chopped off his head

    I'm the only one who stops to see if he's dead.

    Hmm. Turns out he's dead.

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  • Caro's Avatar
    Dragon 2215 2485 Posts Joined 03/12/2020
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    It's more a zoo card, but doubt it would see much value on turn 10. Lets see what support the fel spells get

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  • darkjak's Avatar
    Shadow Rager 860 1147 Posts Joined 07/06/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    Will easily see play in Tokenlock

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  • dapperdog's Avatar
    Dragon Scholar 1890 5543 Posts Joined 07/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    Probably not good. No control deck wants this, so the upgrade is pretty moot. Its viability is solely then on the fact that its a fel spell, and even then Im sure there's simply better spells. If only it made void walkers instead of flame imps, then we're talking some real value. But as it stands, its just not up to par.

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  • FieselFitz's Avatar
    Prince Charming 1105 1355 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    Could be decent in Zoolock. Otherwise i think this will not see much play.

    Challenge me ... when you're ready to duel a god!

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  • Brandon's Avatar
    Old God Fanatic 1350 2486 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    Definatly a zoo card, but it's WAY too slow for zoo. BUT i feel like Imp Swarm (Rank 1) has some hidden potential.. in it's Fell tag. My guess is that Warlock will get something similar to Bru'kan, a.k.a. a card that synergises with Fell tag spells. But untill we see that Imp Swarm (Rank 1) will just be a bad card. 

    RNG is only fun as long as there is a 50/50 chance of getting something really good or trash level of bad. If RNG always results in something good, then it's not fun.

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  • YourPrivateNightmare's Avatar
    Skeleton 2010 4741 Posts Joined 03/25/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    What do you even do with this? It's a mediocre reload for Zoo after turn 5 but you can't really afford to hold it that long. Plague of FLames is going away too so that's out of the picture.

    Maybe they'll try some whacky no-minion archetype for Warlock and this is part of it. We do have Dark Portal after all, so maybe Big Warlock is the intended deck

    I tried having fun once.

    It was awful.

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  • Synnr7's Avatar
    Winter Whisperer 1040 624 Posts Joined 07/19/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    Definitely feels like it belongs in a no minion or big demon deck. Something to play early while not cluttering your deck with small guys. Okay reload tool as well for zoo but probably too slow. 

    I do love the rank up style of spells overall though. Nice simple way to keep them relevant but this one doesn't go far enough with it's improvements. So probably only played in niche deck building restriction decks.

    Casual Dragon Cardgame enthusiast. 

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  • GoddammitDontShootMe's Avatar
    Splendiferous 2145 1903 Posts Joined 06/03/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    I'm pretty certain 3 3/2s on turn 10 or later is crap. 2 after turn 5 isn't that great either. The upgrade effect just seems too weak to even bother having it.

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  • Pezman's Avatar
    Staff Writer 2235 2220 Posts Joined 06/03/2019
    Posted 3 years, 1 month ago

    It's nice and cheap, but is the board it creates really that good?

    "Be excellent to each other." -Bill and Ted

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  • Hydrafrog's Avatar
    Gul'dan 1840 3268 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Even Warlock gets a minion bump LoL

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  • og0's Avatar
    Red Riding Hood 1570 1062 Posts Joined 03/31/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Flexible, but not sure if the power level is too low later in the game.

    All generalizations are false.

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  • BigE's Avatar
    Peasant 1175 590 Posts Joined 05/28/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    I don't like it. Zoo doesn't want this. Probably needs some Fel spell synergy. 

    Chumbawumba is the worst band name. 

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  • Topandito's Avatar
    905 478 Posts Joined 03/29/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Seems weak. Maybe there are demon synergies or fel spell synergies but until those show up its not gonna be anything insane I don't think.

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  • FortyDust's Avatar
    Pumpkin 1190 1897 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Obviously there will be Fel synergy. If you're dismissing this card because you think spell schools won't matter, you're in for some big surprises.

    Imagine, if you will, a minion with the text: After you cast a Fel spell, give all friendly minions +1/+1.

    That's just off the top of my head. I'm sure there are even more creative things in store.

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

    Usefulness with depend on released synergies.

    In a vacuum, the effect isn't the worst. 3/2 stats on start, 6/4 by turn 5, and 9/6 by turn 10. All for 2 mana. At turn 10, you have 8 more mana do your other stuff.

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  • samwisetarly's Avatar
    330 119 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years ago
    Quote From Brandon

    Definatly a zoo card, but it's WAY too slow for zoo. BUT i feel like Imp Swarm (Rank 1) has some hidden potential.. in it's Fell tag. My guess is that Warlock will get something similar to Bru'kan, a.k.a. a card that synergises with Fell tag spells. But untill we see that Imp Swarm (Rank 1) will just be a bad card. 

    Yeah, rip. My warlock decks this year will be all J-Rax all day

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  • Thonson's Avatar
    HearthStationeer 1740 1714 Posts Joined 03/24/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Underwhelming on it's own.  Interested to see what it might pair well with.

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  • TheDarkLord's Avatar
    Planeswalker 1045 249 Posts Joined 02/02/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Spell Warlock, anyone?  I imagine there will be some synergy cards released alongside this, otherwise it's a little boring, even with the upgrade mechanic.

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  • h0lysatan's Avatar
    Zombie 1065 790 Posts Joined 12/03/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    2 mana summon 3/2 is nothing, especially when the powerlevel of previous expansion is quite high. And waiting for turn 5 or 10 is basically too long. For now, it's basically not good enough, but maybe better when all the card is revealed.

    Knowledge is Power

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  • Vision136's Avatar
    Partygoer 360 71 Posts Joined 03/28/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Not fantastic, but it should be a good arena card, and there's possiblity for spell school support which could make this good

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

    I want to wait until more cards are released before judging this too much. With the right support it could be really good.

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

    Not bad for token or zoo decks

    -=alfi=-

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  • bela's Avatar
    335 152 Posts Joined 01/19/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    3/2 for 2 mana start is weak and endgame 3/2 s are underwhelming

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  • ArrowSh0t's Avatar
    160 142 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    maybe turn 5 is good but it will be garbo in turn 10 dont think even zoolock will use this

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  • Grumpy000's Avatar
    1880 1159 Posts Joined 06/06/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    interesting

    I am 69 years old and still reach Legend

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  • Skotony's Avatar
    Zombie Chow 475 173 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Underwhelming early on, let's see if a deck needs this for later in the game.

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  • l4chsnacken's Avatar
    340 180 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Fair, which might mean it's bad in constructed.

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  • MarioBros's Avatar
    60 12 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Fel spell, no synergies, so far.

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  • Skarn's Avatar
    Face Collector 160 1 Posts Joined 02/16/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    Not very powerful, probably won't see play in constructed

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  • NerdyMcNerd's Avatar
    Peon 1225 196 Posts Joined 04/13/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    Might be useful on turn 5, seems almost worthless by turn 10.

    Disclaimer: if the above is factually incorrect or complete rubbish it is definitely both intentional and  comedy genius.

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  • bananenparty's Avatar
    Card Designer Enthusiast 1045 199 Posts Joined 06/12/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Really looking forward to this mechanic. They tried something similar with the Omega cards, but they obviously were understatted before 10 mana. This could be a great solution.

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  • shelkem's Avatar
    HearthStationeer 375 117 Posts Joined 03/23/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    I'm open to being surprised by some "Imp Warlock" imp-ending archetype, but based on what we have now, this is... meh!

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  • mayhern's Avatar
    Wizard 355 294 Posts Joined 07/26/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    OK for the full and middle effects, because of the mana cost. Not game breaking or win condition. 

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  • AmigoGP's Avatar
    250 142 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    I dont like it at all .Sure it can upgrade but the reward is bad .Maybe zoo but even zoo has more interesting cards to lay then this.

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  • Koetti's Avatar
    1095 863 Posts Joined 11/21/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    3 Imps on 10 is far from good. However, 2 Imps on 5 for 2 Mana? Not bad honestly...

    The only archetype i could see this in is Zoo, but idk if that's gonna be a thing without Soulfire and Voidwalker.

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

    I hope I am not right, but I think this cant see play as it is. Maybe new cards make me change my mind

    Lemushki - The one and only since the 2006 rebranding.

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  • Brandon's Avatar
    Old God Fanatic 1350 2486 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years ago
    Quote From samwisetarly
    Quote From Brandon

    Definatly a zoo card, but it's WAY too slow for zoo. BUT i feel like Imp Swarm (Rank 1) has some hidden potential.. in it's Fell tag. My guess is that Warlock will get something similar to Bru'kan, a.k.a. a card that synergises with Fell tag spells. But untill we see that Imp Swarm (Rank 1) will just be a bad card. 

    Yeah, rip. My warlock decks this year will be all J-Rax all day

    Agreed, J-rax all day.

    RNG is only fun as long as there is a 50/50 chance of getting something really good or trash level of bad. If RNG always results in something good, then it's not fun.

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  • Inf4mous's Avatar
    Vampire 570 139 Posts Joined 07/09/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Maybe in a zoo for late game?

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

    [Hearthstone Card (Imp Swarm) Not Found] is solid reload for a Zoo deck, but these imps die easily to most classes' AOE - even after rotation (e.g. Immolation Aura, Consecration, Holy Nova, Lightning Storm). That doesn't mean it's a bad card, but might be a little underwhelming against any control deck. It's really going to depend on what synergies are out there.

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  • Alleria's Avatar
    Eevee 1275 863 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Looks like a zoolock card, if you can cut a card for it, but not really sure.

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

    Not really impressed, as other have stated the upgraded spell is "too little, too late". Maybe better in Arena or with synergy cards.

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  • KanzakiGin's Avatar
    Lion's Guard 745 208 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    3 worthless imps for 2 mana if one can wait till the end

    Rogue DH

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  • Hiei's Avatar
    COMMENT_COUNT_200_HS 480 223 Posts Joined 03/21/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Decent when played for rank 2 in zoo (not sure zoo will reach rank 3)

    Murlocs <3

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  • bardozan's Avatar
    380 250 Posts Joined 09/12/2019
    Posted 3 years ago
    Quote From FortyDust

    Obviously there will be Fel synergy. If you're dismissing this card because you think spell schools won't matter, you're in for some big surprises.

    Imagine, if you will, a minion with the text: After you cast a Fel spell, give all friendly minions +1/+1.

    That's just off the top of my head. I'm sure there are even more creative things in store.

    That's it. I was wondering why it looked so dull. It will make much more sense with school synergy

    OBLIVION!

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

    The Imp Swarm line feels a bit underwhelming to me. The effect seems to be best used for Zoo, although trying to slot it into Zoo is a bit awkward. Obviously summoning three 3/2 Imps for 2 mana is very good, but on turn 10, they shouldn't pose that big of a threat at least by themselves. And Zoo is certainly not hoping to reaching 10 Mana Crystals. And summoning what is essentially a vanilla 3/2 Demon for 2 mana isn't too spectacular either. The best time to play the card seems to be on exactly turn 5, which is a time where you might still want/need a slight push as an aggressive Warlock deck, and this will provide good value at that point. At this exact point, it seems pretty good, but the card otherwise feels like it probably won't see play. Should any particular Fel spell synergies come out, then this card might secure a home.

    One thing I do want to call attention to is the Imp Familiar token. I love its artwork because it's hilarious. The way it's holding its finger guns at me gives me a good laugh.

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

    It's a Bloodfen Raptor, which is bad, but I can actually see it being relatively decent in Zoo. You want to run plenty of cheap cards, but those usually suck when topdecking them late game. This card is weaker in the earlygame, but still playable, while not being awful to topdeck later on.

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  • ElSabidon's Avatar
    Salty Dog 1030 685 Posts Joined 06/07/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    After a "long" zoo vs zoo game, you're on turn 6 and the fact that this card is a 2 mana 6/4 over two minions might seal the deal in your favor. In any other situation, I don't see this card being useful in any other scenario, the same way Omega Agent ended up not having an impact. That being said, the condition I said where this card can be good is virtually what arena is all about.

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

    I don't think you even want to pick this in arena, unless you are really going into zoolock in the arena picks.

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  • Thendes's Avatar
    350 140 Posts Joined 04/01/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Solid card for zoo decks

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  • FrostyFeet's Avatar
    Senior Writer Derpcorn 2170 1449 Posts Joined 10/20/2018
    Posted 3 years ago
    Quote From DarkFrostX

    I don't think you even want to pick this in arena, unless you are really going into zoolock in the arena picks.

    I would've picked this in arena for sure. It's an ok two drop on curve, and better top deck later in the game than most 2-cost cards.

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  • darkoprk's Avatar
    Magma Rager 345 151 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    I don't think this card will see too much play seems too slow to wait for full potential and dropping early doesn't really give it value

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  • Kerrek's Avatar
    Refreshment Vendor 675 101 Posts Joined 07/27/2019
    Posted 3 years ago
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  • Fedrion's Avatar
    Zombie 1675 733 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Fel, that might spice things up. 

    Otherwise, 2 mana for 9/6 stats is crazy - having to wait till 10 mana... yeah, most zoo players won't even waste time with this card.

    I think it will be some crazy control tool with some Fel synergy, got to wait for more cards revealed. 

    Papa Nurgle wants to share his gifts.

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

    Seems a tad slow and under-achieving, even at rank 2 ... 
    I doubt it has enough punch to make the cut - could be wrong

    Struggle with Heroic Galakrond's Awakening? I got your back : 

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  • psychoontherox's Avatar
    Eldritch Horror 945 41 Posts Joined 09/24/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    Perhaps they are adding powerful demon buffs in the set? But geez, how powerful would they have to be to make this card worth playing?

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  • Modalko's Avatar
    Darkmoon Rabbit 405 47 Posts Joined 06/24/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Too low impact for Standard (let alone for wild)... but looks like a pretty good arena card: mediocre but playable on 2, great tempo if you can combine it with something else on 5-6, and certainly better than any other 2-drop when up in topdecking mode.  

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  • Megasharpie's Avatar
    Mankrik's Wife 360 144 Posts Joined 08/06/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    We've seen variants like this before with fiendish circle and the much worse Rafaam's Scheme. I think we need to see more support but, in a positive light, a decent board fill with non - 1/1 stats when you have 10 mana. 

    At this point I have spent too much money on these games to quit. 

    Now pass me another pack, and lets see what I pull. 

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  • burgoskid's Avatar
    210 218 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Bit weak, but will easily find itself in Zoolock

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  • jacob1487's Avatar
    465 218 Posts Joined 03/27/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Hmm, as a standalone, a tad underwhelming, but with some support? Who knows where it might go.

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  • Car's Avatar
    185 226 Posts Joined 03/31/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    Will never see play 2 mana 3/2 is bad, and late game it’s bad too

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

    I don't know yet if it is for spell or demon synergy, is very slow for aggro zoo and not very weak for mid range or late game strategy

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  • frenzy's Avatar
    COMMENT_COUNT_200_HS 945 474 Posts Joined 05/30/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    9/6 for 2 mana later in the game, I think will be strong. Good board presence, and you can still do other actions. Loving the look of upgradeables.

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  • greenfrog100's Avatar
    Pikachu 200 140 Posts Joined 03/03/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    This card is too slow for zoolock and a control deck would not care too much about the imps that it gives in my opinion. If a control deck wanted to play a card that flooded the board with bodies, Carnival Clown is probably the better option as it also gives a bunch of taunt minions.

    Ribbit

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  • kkiiuu's Avatar
    340 169 Posts Joined 04/01/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    in aren its pretty good anywhere else its just usseless crap

     

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  • ArcyroX's Avatar
    Ghost 955 214 Posts Joined 06/01/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    weakest ranked spell imo. compare with hunter spellstone and Petting Zoo

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  • Lenkoz's Avatar
    85 25 Posts Joined 03/04/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    nice for zoo i guess

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  • twiztedblue's Avatar
    70 18 Posts Joined 03/04/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Maybe worth it if you end up in late game as zoo?

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  • johnyap11's Avatar
    220 136 Posts Joined 03/04/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Not very sure about how the fel schools will play out... Cautiously optimistic though about the upgrade with increased mana cards in general the flexibility seems nice. But it could go the way of the omega cards though - will probably have to see what the other cards are.

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  • calipsis's Avatar
    Nightfall 825 152 Posts Joined 06/06/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Zoolock wants to: Know your location

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  • CommanderHowl's Avatar
    Mankrik 125 13 Posts Joined 07/12/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    it seems ok, maybe an arena filler card? But I don't know about standard

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  • Dermostatic's Avatar
    Eldritch Horror 535 228 Posts Joined 03/31/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Whilst I'm sure this card will find a place in Zoolock, I'm struggling to see its immediate value. Granted, the cost is always 2, and at 5 mana, having two 3/2s pop up that you can then buff with other cards isn't the worst.

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  • Apple2016's Avatar
    260 141 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Zoo Warlock 

     

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  • Edge's Avatar
    915 2 Posts Joined 04/03/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    So far all of the ranked spells seem underwhelming at rank 2 and 3.  I guess we will have to wait and see how the rest of the Barrens expansion and the Year of the Gryphon play out for support.

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  • serafim's Avatar
    310 137 Posts Joined 06/17/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Interesting mechanics

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  • Daowen's Avatar
    Hero of Warcraft 1000 252 Posts Joined 03/19/2019
    Posted 3 years ago
    Quote From Caro

    It's more a zoo card, but doubt it would see much value on turn 10. Lets see what support the fel spells get

    Basically this

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  • UVE's Avatar
    1180 832 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Looks like Blizz wants to improve the swarm/demon archetype. I'm expecting more wide buff like Wicked Whispers, Imprisoned Scrap Imp or Shadow Council.

    By The Holy Light!

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

    Kinda meh. No rank 2 features? How many of us have uses for a simple imp on Turn 2?

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

    The green fel glow synergizes well enough with the purple border, but the art is somewhat unfocused, the imp is not really centerstage.  Not  a great design, not a great card.

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  • MarcoHS's Avatar
    Scholomance Surveyor 325 97 Posts Joined 06/02/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Bad zoo card, you never reach turn 10 for the value.

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  • Ethardoth's Avatar
    Harpy Lieutenant 435 389 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Seems like it doesn't do much, I agree, but I have a feeling this card will be used. If your deck has enough draw power, this can be a nice curve filler mid-late game. 

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  • FortyDust's Avatar
    Pumpkin 1190 1897 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years ago
    Quote From greenfrog100

    This card is too slow for zoolock and a control deck would not care too much about the imps that it gives in my opinion. If a control deck wanted to play a card that flooded the board with bodies, Carnival Clown is probably the better option as it also gives a bunch of taunt minions.

    Good thing there's room for an archetype in the middle range between those two. We just have to think of a good name for it ...

    But Imp Swarm is not just about the imps. I'm pretty sure the most important word on the card is Fel.

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  • GreatTichu's Avatar
    Crossroads Historian 370 234 Posts Joined 03/06/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    I've commented on the card page, i think the only good thing about those ranked spells is to draw it later in the game, anyway the flavor text is great

    For The HORDE!

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  • Osh92's Avatar
    505 224 Posts Joined 07/03/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    I wonder how this card can be utilised in current archetypes...

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  • Maou's Avatar
    65 14 Posts Joined 03/08/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Its an ok card, I guess

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  • JodyV's Avatar
    Pikachu 400 206 Posts Joined 05/31/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Would like to see the upgrade.

    I've been here a while; just hanging out in the background. 

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  • morswinek's Avatar
    165 2 Posts Joined 07/02/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    One of the weakest cards revealed so far. I don't see it being playable unless warlock gets some strong swarm support.

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

    The green fel glow synergizes well enough with the purple border, but the art is somewhat unfocused, the imp is not really centerstage.  Not  a great design, not a great card.

    About the art, if you look at all of the different versions you can see a story. First you have the imp who appears to be taunting the pig guy, then the pig guy is about to punch the imp and he dodges as a second imp sneaks up in the background, then in the last one you see the pig guy getting overwhelmed by a bunch of imps. It's a terrible card, but I like how they did the art

    Carrion, my wayward grub.

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

    It's a good spell for Arena, something to play on turn 2, or if you can hold out, gives you some good stats for cost on later turns 

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  • sportweek's Avatar
    Razorfen 75 2 Posts Joined 02/20/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Very slow, needs a very good synergy card to be usefull.

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  • FortyDust's Avatar
    Pumpkin 1190 1897 Posts Joined 05/29/2019
    Posted 3 years ago
    Quote From Osh92

    I wonder how this card can be utilised in current archetypes...

    Unless you're talking about Wild, there's no point in wondering about that. At the yearly rotation, all existing archetypes should change drastically. Many fall by the wayside, and new ones rise up to take their place. If that doesn't happen -- especially this year -- Team 5 has done something horribly wrong.

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  • shky's Avatar
    Pirate King 895 196 Posts Joined 06/25/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    this card is really bad :( dont think it will see play

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  • iLaz's Avatar
    290 37 Posts Joined 06/03/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    On it's own this card is not strong enough. Modern Hearthstone is to fast for such a slow card.

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

    Seems perhaps a tad on the weak side, but with Ritual of Doom, Blizzard seems like they will push board-swarm synergy for Warlock, which might make this good enough. There could also very well be Fel spell synergy. As is though, the card is going to need some support before a strong consideration.

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  • Mawryk's Avatar
    605 131 Posts Joined 06/07/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Looks underwhelming to me so far.  

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  • dembro's Avatar
    Peon 375 317 Posts Joined 03/31/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Only seems decent if you play it on curve, and even then it's not very enticing. Maybe Warlock will get board-buffing tools in the expansion. 

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  • Darkthistle's Avatar
    380 144 Posts Joined 06/16/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Seems very meh in the current light. Might end up with some more support and could be better, but still, slow for only an ok statline. 

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  • JoeyJojo48's Avatar
    Peon 630 230 Posts Joined 06/11/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    It's...ok. I don't think you'll run it in your deck, but it will be a decent discover sometimes

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  • OverLord2109's Avatar
    135 141 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    seem a useless card unlees the fel school buff it or discover this card in later turn

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  • gama33's Avatar
    180 23 Posts Joined 07/27/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Should work well in Zoolock. much better than 1/1s

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  • Dreams's Avatar
    Banned Pikachu 340 290 Posts Joined 11/05/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    Terrible card I'm sure it will get support but alone this card is terrible.

    Banned for spamming.

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  • Lookwedont's Avatar
    Taurajo Innkeeper 415 152 Posts Joined 01/19/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    I can see zoo wanting something like this , but it still feels slow to get proper use. 

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  • Trimutius's Avatar
    1580 2533 Posts Joined 03/16/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Probably doesn't make the cut. When it is good it is already easily removed

    I am envoy from nowhere in nowhere. Nobody and nothing have sent me. And even though it is impossible I exist. ©Trimutius

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  • OldenGolden's Avatar
    Snow-Covered 690 131 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    I would like this to be good in some way, because I like demon-based warlock stuff, but it's hard to imagine, with what's currently available, getting excited about any of these. It's better than I first thought though - I initially thought you'd have to pay 5 for that 2nd rank, but the mana cost freeze at 2 makes it ok. If we have something that buffs demons as they are summoned or something, 3 Imps for 2 mana could become valueable.

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  • Karmin's Avatar
    Zombie 280 142 Posts Joined 02/12/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    On its own, it's probably just a swarm spell for zoolock. However, I'd be interested if it comes with a demon package this expansion, might be cool to see.

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

    Imp Swarm (Rank 1) looks inefficient in most of its potential uses. Cards that care about stats that see play today are run to be played on curve, and this is just a worse Cult Neophyte on turn two. By turns five and ten, the 3/2 bodies are way less likely to have an impact even if when summoning 2-3 of them. The only way I see this being competitive is if Warlock gets an impactful demon synergy card that Imp Swarm (Rank 1) can take advantage of, but Warlock will also have Fiendish Circle in the core set for a more efficient way to swarm demons if they need to.

    For glory, honor, and gold!

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  • Forpayz's Avatar
    245 91 Posts Joined 09/04/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Maybe effective in Wild mode with plague od flames. Other scenarios are not promising. Possibly  a synergy with unrevealed cards from Barrens may change the fate of the card.

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  • DrunkDonuuut's Avatar
    Crossroads Historian 195 158 Posts Joined 03/01/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Might be useful in a zoo deck? 

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

    I don't like it. It's not enough to see play imho. The rank 3 is too slow and the rank 1 is just a 3/2 for 2 mana.

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  • Lundy's Avatar
    Little Devil Teemo 1555 707 Posts Joined 06/21/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Maybe in a zoo style deck, but will have to see what support Fel cards get.

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  • randomfan's Avatar
    Elemental 1255 744 Posts Joined 03/17/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    It looks kind of average, which means it might not be good enough to play. I don't think an aggro style of Warlock (or any other deck) cares how a card upgrades much past 5 mana.

    Unfortunately, common sense isn't as common as it should be.

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  • brayanpedraza's Avatar
    120 36 Posts Joined 03/12/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    I don't know...

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  • CardStone's Avatar
    190 60 Posts Joined 03/01/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Trash.

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  • Thraxus's Avatar
    1060 339 Posts Joined 05/08/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    I don't know. Seems a bit on the weak side. I doubt it makes the cut

    English is not my native language, so please excuse occasional mistakes

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  • burgoskid's Avatar
    210 218 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    underwhelming

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  • NebuchadnezzarHS's Avatar
    Supporter 2025 1394 Posts Joined 06/14/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Underwhelming card, just like all the other level up cards so far.

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  • Kossrocks's Avatar
    430 145 Posts Joined 11/15/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    maybe some kind of swarm warlock with wicked whispers?

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  • Sirgeekalot's Avatar
    Rexxar 225 139 Posts Joined 01/24/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    going to take some time before i get used to these mana upgrade spells. tough to tell how well they will play

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  • williethesmurf's Avatar
    155 159 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    It's fine I guess, in arena it'll be strong

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  • KingMicahhh's Avatar
    Banned 375 282 Posts Joined 11/30/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    good card

    Kenny's little poet. 😇

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

    Worst rank spell so far, just isn't strong at any point in the game. Doesn't even work with the legendary mercenary as it's not a shadow spell.

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  • Psychopomp's Avatar
    Agamaggan 495 176 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    I'd consider this the weakest of the ranked spells tbh

    4 Mana 7/7

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  • Krafcu's Avatar
    90 15 Posts Joined 03/21/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Kinda meh. Without good combo potential I can't see any real use for this card. Yes you can play it later and cheat few minions but at 5 or 10 mana those 2/3 minions won't do you much good. 

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  • Tumbleweedovski's Avatar
    Protector of Elwynn 1470 598 Posts Joined 06/12/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Now that we know all the cards - No further synergy for this card. It'll see play in Arena, but that's about it.

    Arena > Wild > Standard

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  • TkGuardian's Avatar
    Salty Dog 480 153 Posts Joined 05/28/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Meh

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  • omelette's Avatar
    235 138 Posts Joined 12/04/2020
    Posted 3 years ago

    Will need to see more synergies to see play.

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  • Arenekhert's Avatar
    Taurajo Innkeeper 160 104 Posts Joined 02/28/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    this is my kind of zoo 

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  • OverLord2109's Avatar
    135 141 Posts Joined 03/02/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    good

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  • sule's Avatar
    Dinosaur 785 796 Posts Joined 08/21/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    This card sucks. I am not a fan of summoning a couple of small bodies in the mid-game, even if you technically only had to spend 2 mana to do it. Deathmatch Pavilion doesn't see play, and I see no reason that this card does, either.

    I have spoken.

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  • erickcross's Avatar
    Charmander 180 144 Posts Joined 03/16/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Seens bad 

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  • R217's Avatar
    Bulbasaur 340 139 Posts Joined 07/27/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Depend on released synergies - for today it's nothing interesting

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

    Good card for aggro decks, since it can be played at any stage and still be worth it

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  • coriolis's Avatar
    380 284 Posts Joined 07/03/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    Terri-bad.

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  • Swoglin's Avatar
    135 136 Posts Joined 03/23/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Bit slow for zoo but could be nice fuel later in the game

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  • Sunman222's Avatar
    140 136 Posts Joined 03/24/2021
    Posted 3 years ago

    Seems way too vanilla.  Not a strong card.

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  • spy2395's Avatar
    800 174 Posts Joined 08/22/2019
    Posted 3 years ago

    omegaslow for zoo

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

    Probably not strong enough for even Zoolock. Just doesn't quite do enough at any stage of the game.

    Welcome to the site!

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