they had to errata in a starting P/T for this. 3/3, could have been worse.
psyklone
★★★★☆ (4.8/5.0)(7 votes)
... no they didnt.
First sentence says he comes in as a 3/3
Guest57443454
★★★★☆ (4.4/5.0)(4 votes)
A decent creature, 3/3 for is always decent, and its ability allows it to shrink and grow at your whim...
Arthindole
★★★☆☆ (3.9/5.0)(4 votes)
Hail from Tolaria the 'Dane that slew Emrakul!!!!
themlsna
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(3 votes)
Two Dakkon Blackblades, you say? They're even in the same color. Might even be worth making into a casual EDH deck.
Missile_Penguin
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Interesting that he comes from Tolaria, at least from a storyline perspective. I don't remember him ever being mentioned in the Urza novels. Seems like this would have been a perfect time to retcon him into the storyline as either a native inhabitant of Tolaria before Urza came along, or maybe an ally/enemy of the Academy. A fun and interesting effect, has been reprinted and better as Cryptoplasm.
DarthParallax
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(2 votes)
3/3 for 4 is already above curve for Legends, plus its a Clone. now THAT'S a Legend.
jimbarber
★★★☆☆ (3.8/5.0)(3 votes)
@Missile_Penguin
I wouldn't say it's been "reprinted", they've got quite different effects. Cryptoplasm becomes a copy of the entire creature, which is -much- different to simply copying power and toughness. For example, Cryptoplasm would make a much better Reiver Demon copy than this, -but-, you'd be better off with Halfdane when there's something like Taniwha on your side, or a lot of Leviathans. I'd rather have a Cryptoplasm, but Halfdane fills a pretty good niche, avoids the draw backs of Timmys.
TheWrathofShane
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
3/3 for 4 is crap today, but it was quite strong for its time. The ability can be okay for casual. Aura up another creature and have two fatties instead of 1.
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First sentence says he comes in as a 3/3
A fun and interesting effect, has been reprinted and better as Cryptoplasm.
I wouldn't say it's been "reprinted", they've got quite different effects. Cryptoplasm becomes a copy of the entire creature, which is -much- different to simply copying power and toughness. For example, Cryptoplasm would make a much better Reiver Demon copy than this, -but-, you'd be better off with Halfdane when there's something like Taniwha on your side, or a lot of Leviathans. I'd rather have a Cryptoplasm, but Halfdane fills a pretty good niche, avoids the draw backs of Timmys.