keep in mind that it doesn't have defender. i think the designers kept something in mind when creating this card. i guess the trick behind this guy is using it along with the Exhalted ability often found in this block.
bad_game_is_bad
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(8 votes)
why did you ruin this game hasbro?
DavidDark
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5.0)(4 votes)
Well me thinks this guy wouldn't be bad in a doran deck right?
Stil I think they should make him 0/4 or give him some ability.
kroen
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5.0)(9 votes)
I opened this up in a draft and I took it instantly. Still, I looked through it back and forth, surprised not to see any catch what so ever. I was thinking, "this can't be true", 0/3 for W?! with no defender?! And no drawbacks?! What would such a broken card be printed and at common no less! I'm surprised it isn't banned. A must have for any deck even if doesn't have white in it. Splash white, you NEED this card. Too powerful to pass on.
VirtueVsVice
★★★★☆ (4.0/5.0)(7 votes)
@kittyspit:
The difference is that Valiant Guard has a more relevant creature type than Kraken Hatchling, which, in my opinion, makes it just as good.
{W}I Gots Soldier Love I Suppose{W}
kittyspit
★★★☆☆ (3.6/5.0)(5 votes)
@virtueVsVice
hm, thats actually a good point..
fair enough :)
AbyssalManZero
★★★☆☆ (3.5/5.0)(3 votes)
I think this lil guy and that M10 card 'armored assention' make for a great combo XD
love playing this in my black/white deck. with her its completely common to be able to have a 3/5 by your 3rd or 4th turn. forces your opponents to waste a counter or creature killer on a measley 1 drop early in the game.
tomcraft
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.8/5.0)(2 votes)
@virtueVsVice
Couldn't be more wrong, the hatchling is a kraken (duh) and so you can put him down for free with quest for ula's temple, which is the only stylish way to plop down that creature, everyone knows style wins games not first turn 0/4's.
Style points for this card? nil, however I do quite like him anyway.
tantallum99
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(2 votes)
love this guy in my soldier deck. honor of the pure, the veteren armor/sword-smiths... captain of the watch, Cenn's tactician, etc, etc and she can get pretty big.
bluelaser
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5.0)(2 votes)
Uhhh, Perimeter Captain? Elite Vanguard? Screw this guy for soldier decks.
dragonking987
★★★☆☆ (3.6/5.0)(4 votes)
there is only like a million better versions of it like Perimeter Captain and Phyrexian Walker.
bijart_dauth
★★★★☆ (4.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Not strictly worse than the walker, as he is a soldier, but no one in there right mind would run this as there one drop in a soldier deck, too many better options.
Imperialstonedragon
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(7 votes)
the giant badass shield explains 3 toughness but the sword isnt even worth 1?
Kontrah
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(2 votes)
Okay, not the hottest card on the Gatherer, but hey...
Comments (22)
i think the designers kept something in mind when creating this card.
i guess the trick behind this guy is using it along with the Exhalted ability often found in this block.
Stil I think they should make him 0/4 or give him some ability.
The difference is that Valiant Guard has a more relevant creature type than Kraken Hatchling, which, in my opinion, makes it just as good.
{W}I Gots Soldier Love I Suppose{W}
hm, thats actually a good point..
fair enough :)
Couldn't be more wrong, the hatchling is a kraken (duh) and so you can put him down for free with quest for ula's temple, which is the only stylish way to plop down that creature, everyone knows style wins games not first turn 0/4's.
Style points for this card? nil, however I do quite like him anyway.
Turn one blocker that stands up to early aggro like Kird Ape or Isamaru, Hound of Konda.
FIgure of Destiny has to wait awhile to do anything against it.
Survives all those 2 damage burn spells out there, forces the Lightning Bolt before Field Marshal makes him too big.
Or maybe he's an early mini-wall for a U/W control deck, follow up with Wall of Omens?
Not too bad IMO...
For Bant? Nope. But she's a capable soldier and deserves a lot more respect than you guys give her.