Excellent common one drop. An obvious faerie hoser, I wonder if they made it 1/2 with Peppersmoke in mind. Very powerful for its CC especially considering it's common, do you agree? I give it a 4.
ZEvilMustache
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5.0)(4 votes)
Wow. You're right. I didn't even register the 1 cc! This card almost doesn't need a tap ability.
Oleander
★★★☆☆ (3.8/5.0)(3 votes)
The super-sniper to nail faeries and all their ilk. Not a bad card at all, and definitely a sideboard card.
SavageBrain89
★★★★☆ (4.1/5.0)(5 votes)
Its Norwood Ranger with an ability to deal with small flying creatures? Nice, very nice.
BKHolland
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5.0)(4 votes)
I thought it was great when I first saw it...but equip it with Gorgon Flail from M10 and it's just downright killer!
Dark_Raider
★★★☆☆ (3.8/5.0)(4 votes)
1 mana. A 1/2. That completely hoses all early-game flyers? Yeah, I think this is just obviously powerful.
Mode
★★★★☆ (4.7/5.0)(3 votes)
I especially like that one for its 1/2 body despite the fact that he has a somewhat interesting untargeted shooting ability. Of course it's not something you'll be generally able to be use of, but once you use cards that provide your opponent with flying x/1 critters, such as Hunted Troll or Dovescape, this card can be quite fun.
coyotemoon722
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(2 votes)
@BKHolland: Are you sure this works with Gorgon Flail?? I assume Gorgon only works with combat damage.
Edit: I stand corrected, I just solitaired this and you're right! This card is amazing. I'm building a deck around this asap. Who knew such a great combo could be had. With as much push for flyers these days *cough* BANESLAYER *cough* this thing is a powerhouse.
Gaussgoat
★★★★☆ (4.2/5.0)(6 votes)
I can't believe this guy only costs 1 to drop... he has tap only ability that damages all flying creatures in play! AND he is a 1/2? And an elf?!!? Holy smokes.
5/5
EvilCleavage
★★★☆☆ (3.9/5.0)(4 votes)
Dude, this card is totally overlooked!! Ya, there are other 1-drops that are 1/2's (like Hada Freeblade that get bigger), and 2/1's (like the amazing Elite Vanguard and Savannah Lions), but I love this card! Maybe it's because I like elves a lot, or if it's because this thing can wipe out any early game fliers and some weak toughness fliers, by just tapping! No paying mana or anything, just tapping out. And when you start throwing in combos where you can untap him a couple times, you can clear the board completely of fliers.
Overall, great card and waay powerful. Great stuff! 4.5/5
_Skip_
★★★★☆ (4.1/5.0)(5 votes)
"Hi Scattershot Archer, my name is Basilisk Collar, nice to meet you!"
A 1/2 with an ability for only 1 G? Wow. Great card!
ScissorsLizard
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5.0)(1 vote)
I don't think I've ever seen an elf use a crossbow before.
A3Kitsune
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
And while considering combos, Greatbow Doyen... after giving your opponent a whole bunch of flyers.
BlackAlbino
★★★☆☆ (3.5/5.0)(3 votes)
There is nothing NOTHING more fun than this + basilisk collar late game versus an army of flyers.... NOTHING!!!
__Silence__
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Its okay boys I will only give him deathtouch until end of turn (smiles)...
StaberFire
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Doesn't kill Storm Crow.
DacenOctavio
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(3 votes)
Using deathtouch to clear the skies? But I thought people who played Emrakul, the Aeons Torn were supposed to win. Oh well.
Test-Subject_217601
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Fun fact: Scattershot Archer has nothing to do with Scattershot.
Phoenix1901
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
This card takes out Bitterblossom. Definitely overlooked in extended.
It's surprisingly difficult to give a bunch of your opponent's creatures flying. Voyager Drake and Arnjlot's Ascent seem to be the best options.
blurrymadness
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Because Faeries.
lilwolf2005
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
This guy is an all star sideboard against pauper fairies, drops early to avoid countermagic while taking out Spellstutter Sprite and Cloud of Faeries if they make an appearance. If you have two of these on the field you can start picking off flipped Delver of Secrets.
itsandycapp
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
spock?
Reversed
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
People rating this less than a 4 do not play Pauper, I guess.
This guy destroys faeries (as in Cloud of Faeries, and Spellstutter Sprite.) It's a board wiper, each turn, and it costs G to put it out there. Yes, it's a sideboard card. But it's a game-wrecking one.
And it's not even a 1/1, so it survives Piracy Charm.
deep_shadow
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
The archer bowed his head solemnly, a look of quiet defeat fixed upon his brow. "Our lands are being ravaged from the skies. Powerful mages have opened portals from above and below, releasing the terrors of Emrakul, the Aeons Torn, Griselbrand, and an army of Delver of Secrets. Even the mighty Sigarda, Host of Herons has turned against us. By sunset they will descend upon this forest, and our lands and people will be erased from existence."
The Nightshade Peddler simply smiled as he continued mixing the odd-smelling potion that was brewing before him, and he looked up at the archer with a twinkle in his eye. "Bind your soul to me, young warrior, and I shall grant you powers beyond your imagination."
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Of course it's not something you'll be generally able to be use of, but once you use cards that provide your opponent with flying x/1 critters, such as Hunted Troll or Dovescape, this card can be quite fun.
Edit: I stand corrected, I just solitaired this and you're right! This card is amazing. I'm building a deck around this asap. Who knew such a great combo could be had. With as much push for flyers these days *cough* BANESLAYER *cough* this thing is a powerhouse.
5/5
Overall, great card and waay powerful. Great stuff! 4.5/5
A 1/2 with an ability for only 1 G? Wow. Great card!
Ridiculously powerful. A 1/2 elf for 1 is already well above the curve, then to make him a mini-Goblin Sharpshooter is just mind-boggling.
Problem, Lingering souls?
DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, SPECTRAL PROCESSION?
This guy is the real deal as long as there are flappers to twink out of existence.
This guy destroys faeries (as in Cloud of Faeries, and Spellstutter Sprite.) It's a board wiper, each turn, and it costs G to put it out there. Yes, it's a sideboard card. But it's a game-wrecking one.
And it's not even a 1/1, so it survives Piracy Charm.
The Nightshade Peddler simply smiled as he continued mixing the odd-smelling potion that was brewing before him, and he looked up at the archer with a twinkle in his eye. "Bind your soul to me, young warrior, and I shall grant you powers beyond your imagination."