BEST CARD EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TEN RIGHT NOW!!!
OmnicromXR
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(5 votes)
I do believe this is the first example of off-color activation in Magic.
bhunji42
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
drowned also from the dark is blue and regenerates for a black
kitsunewarlock
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
This and Drowned, Omnicrom. Maybe some others from this set.
I actually really like this creature. The 1 damage when it comes into play is both flavorful and makes perfect sense. The off color activation is really flavorful too. +2 for 1 damage is a really interesting trade off. Too bad its not 1R or just R to use the ability though.
Perfect_Genetics
★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0)(2 votes)
Awesome flavor. Not a completely bad card, but not very good either.
NARFNra
★★★★☆ (4.9/5.0)(4 votes)
THUNDERBREATHING
j2los
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(3 votes)
Baby girl, turn me on with your electric feel
yyukichigai
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
It's not a bad card exactly, but it was one of the only examples of a U/R creature for a while. It's no wonder that U/R decks didn't see much play for a long, long time.
luca_barelli
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
I can't help but like this card. It's just so cool.
Radagast
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Blue-red didn't exactly get off to a great start, sadly. Not terrible, but given the damage it inflicts on its controller, this critter is rather risky to use.
I think he means the first enemy off color activation, which is true AFAIK. Also, I like this card, if for no other reason that the first card with an Izzet color identity involves electricity.
Raexs
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Seems rather comparable to Firedrinker Satyr. Each has their own pros and cons, but I think I like this eel more. Eel requires much more color-specific mana, two colors, and has lower base power. However, it is less risky without the Jackal Pup ability. And for the same two mana, albeit more red-intensive, you get double the profits for the same life cost. And damnit, I'd much rather look at this thing's face than that of Firedrinker.
EnterTheDojo
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
I love this card with oblivion ring and worldfire. I drop the eel put an o ring on it and then worldfire. gg. 2 stars because shenanigans.
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I actually really like this creature. The 1 damage when it comes into play is both flavorful and makes perfect sense. The off color activation is really flavorful too. +2 for 1 damage is a really interesting trade off. Too bad its not 1R or just R to use the ability though.
Eel requires much more color-specific mana, two colors, and has lower base power. However, it is less risky without the Jackal Pup ability. And for the same two mana, albeit more red-intensive, you get double the profits for the same life cost.
And damnit, I'd much rather look at this thing's face than that of Firedrinker.
I drop the eel put an o ring on it and then worldfire. gg.
2 stars because shenanigans.