Historical note: Back in the day, Floodgate made a wonderful, recurring creature-sweeper when combined with any card that could cause it to phase out, such as Vanishing. Unfortunately, that combo became obsolete when WotC changed the definition of phasing, such that phasing no longer triggers leaves-play effects.
Gaussgoat
★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0)(10 votes)
This card has the coolest flavor... amazing. It actually acts like a dam, and does more damage the more water it "holds back".
Brilliant concept, even if it isn't an incredible card.
5/5
h00d1um
★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0)(6 votes)
i love the art. especially the expression on the guy on the right. oh shiiiii! run for your lives, lol!
Hoonster
★★★★☆ (4.2/5.0)(4 votes)
It certainly is odd that blue creature has an effect that damage other creatures. Sadly it only occurs when it leaves play making the creature unstable. (which is interesting since blue is all about control) 4/5 for Brilliant oddity that gives damage effect to blue creature without losing the flavor.
scumbling1
★★★★☆ (5.0/5.0)(13 votes)
This is a flavor homerun! I really like this card.
Ava_Adore
★★★★☆ (4.8/5.0)(10 votes)
I always loved this card.
the fact that it also triggered if it gained flying
While it is odd that blue should get mass damage dealing it makes perfect sense when looking at the flavor of this card, im glad they didnt just go 'blue cant do that even if it does make sense'
Tocawe
★★★☆☆ (3.9/5.0)(8 votes)
Sorry gasimakos1, but there is in no place stated that a card should be rated for it's power.
5/5 because I like it.
Crag-Hack
★★★☆☆ (3.7/5.0)(7 votes)
Too... Much... FLAVOR!!
Mode
★★★★☆ (4.4/5.0)(7 votes)
If i'd be Mahkt i'd be upset to know that i'm only refered to as 'goblin casualty' :D That's a pretty weird title to have: "Dad, what profession did gramps actually have when he was your age?" -"Your grandfather was a proud goblin casualty, Billy!"
Oh, and although Vanishing regrettably doesn't work anymore, it still works with bounce effects, e.g. with Trusted Advisor. Obvious downside it that you have to pay its mana cost each time you want to drown some creatures.
Salient
★★★☆☆ (3.9/5.0)(4 votes)
Confession: It took me longer than it should have to figure out the point of this wall was to jump it. At first I thought the "bury it" clause was supposed to be some kind of bizarre drawback.
Just for fun, pair with Flood, which lets you tap a creature for each two islands you control. :)
Gorvak
★★★★☆ (4.3/5.0)(3 votes)
delicious
gasimakos1
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5.0)(6 votes)
you're on drugs if you voted 5/5 for this card. the flavor is awesome and all, but that doesn't merit 5/5. yawgmoth's will and time walk get 5/5. not floodgate.
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Brilliant concept, even if it isn't an incredible card.
5/5
Sadly it only occurs when it leaves play making the creature unstable.
(which is interesting since blue is all about control)
4/5 for Brilliant oddity that gives damage effect to blue creature without losing the flavor.
the fact that it also triggered if it gained flying
While it is odd that blue should get mass damage dealing it makes perfect sense when looking at the flavor of this card, im glad they didnt just go 'blue cant do that even if it does make sense'
5/5 because I like it.
"Dad, what profession did gramps actually have when he was your age?"
-"Your grandfather was a proud goblin casualty, Billy!"
Oh, and although Vanishing regrettably doesn't work anymore, it still works with bounce effects, e.g. with Trusted Advisor. Obvious downside it that you have to pay its mana cost each time you want to drown some creatures.
Just for fun, pair with Flood, which lets you tap a creature for each two islands you control. :)
Stormcaller's Boon
Levitation
Eldrazi Monument
Akroma's Memorial
Also maybe
Student of Elements with leap
Momentary Blink
Turn to Mist
Ghostly Flicker
etc...
use it like that for 2-3 mana instant speed pyroclasms.
you are what's commonly known as "wrong"