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Shrouded Serpent

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Shrouded Serpent

Comments (9)

SavageBrain89
★★★★☆ (4.2/5.0) (6 votes)
So if the opponent doesn't have untapped lands and has instants in hand (which is highly unlikely by turn eight) then its a 4/4 unblockable . . . that costs seven mana. Was this created as a joke or something?
Mode
★★★★☆ (4.8/5.0) (4 votes)
I agree with SavageBrain, im mean what the heck is wrong with that card? A plain 4/4 unblockable creature would still be rather awful with a converted mana cost of seven, but on top of it it's even triple-blue costed, plus it has a drawback that lets the opponent even block the card if he wants to afford the mana!
I have no idea why this was made a rare card, wouldn't have been ground-braking as uncommon in draft either.

Just pay 1 more and get Tidal Kraken, which is 50% stronger and can't be screwed when attacking.
Or if you're looking for a more playable unblockable 4/4 body, use Ghastlord of Fugue instead.
JoeVector
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0) (8 votes)
Serpents suck. It's the norm.
Test-Subject_217601
★★★★☆ (4.9/5.0) (8 votes)
Protip: Shrouded Serpent doesn't have shroud.
metalevolence
★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0) (6 votes)
Many travelers have wandered into a fog only to pay 4 and emerge unharmed.
DacenOctavio
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0) (2 votes)
Serpents < Wurms.
Paolino
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0) (1 vote)
Totally unplayable at SEVEN mana with a so strong blue requirement.
Assuming they wanted or needed to make it playable only in blue, they could cost it BlueBlueBlueBlueBlue or 1BlueBlueBlueBlue to leave it at 5 mana; or 3BlueBlueBlue for 6 mana. At 7 it is really overcosted.
Totema
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0) (1 vote)
Double its P/T, and it would be good.
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☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Rhystic Serpent?