When you consider this card as blue creature removal, it doesn't seem too effective. If the targeted creature isn't already tapped or if it has vigilance, then this is a dead card. In addition, the creatures controller can pay the penalty to get his creature back into the action. For those reasons, I guess I understand why people would rate this card so poorly.
On the other hand, if you use it on your own creatures as an untap and graveyard filling mechanic, I think it can be abused quite easily. When put on a Llanowar elves or other mana producer, it becomes a free way to dump your hand. Enchant an Archivist to start cycling through your library for . Enchant an Arcanis, the Omnipotent to Sift for .
I'm sure most people would much rather play a Freed from the Real, or, even better, Pemmin's Aura (Freed works better as creature control), but if your deck enjoys having a full graveyard and you don't want to run heavy blue, consider immobilizing ink. Plus, immobilizing ink is probably in a $.10 box in mass amounts at your local card shop.
JFM2796
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
This sucks as removal, but might have worked in any block other than Odyssey. Still, it serves nicely as a discard outlet and can provide plenty of combos. I would give it 3.5*
Polycotton
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
I only play casual and this could be fun combined with Megrim to lock down a scary creature and/or produce pain.
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When you consider this card as blue creature removal, it doesn't seem too effective. If the targeted creature isn't already tapped or if it has vigilance, then this is a dead card. In addition, the creatures controller can pay the penalty to get his creature back into the action. For those reasons, I guess I understand why people would rate this card so poorly.
On the other hand, if you use it on your own creatures as an untap and graveyard filling mechanic, I think it can be abused quite easily. When put on a Llanowar elves or other mana producer, it becomes a free way to dump your hand. Enchant an Archivist to start cycling through your library for
I'm sure most people would much rather play a Freed from the Real, or, even better, Pemmin's Aura (Freed works better as creature control), but if your deck enjoys having a full graveyard and you don't want to run heavy blue, consider immobilizing ink. Plus, immobilizing ink is probably in a $.10 box in mass amounts at your local card shop.
Still, it serves nicely as a discard outlet and can provide plenty of combos. I would give it 3.5*
1: Untap Enchanted creature and Cycle a card.
Perfect for Tims.
Comboed with:
Kamahl, Pit Fighter
Krosan Restorer
Thriss, Nantuko Primus