The fact that this is common makes Boros super tasty for limited. Also, expect this to see significant play if R/W aggro is viable. There's no other aggro two drop in the same league except Ash Zealot, so this can definitely replace Gore-house Chainwalker.
Dabok
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(4 votes)
As a casual player, I'm really happy to see impressive commons being printed! Giving the "less privileged" a chance is always oh so cool... Plus they're putting a bunch of this stuff in the intro packs. Just great! 5/5 for being both good AND common
Ogonomany
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
Definitely my favorite common of the set. A 3/2 for 2 at common is good enough, conditional first strike is just icing on the cake.
Flyheight
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
Value common right here. 3/2 for 2 is already above the curve (remember, watchwolf was an uncommon and was in green to boot, the color of large creatures). Adding the potential for first strike is insane.
Blackworm_Bloodworm
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Being a gold card, it should be slightly better than Garruk's Companion. (Having a more restrictive cost and all) Unfortunately it's not, but it still gets the job done as long as you're proc'ing battalion. A perfect fit in any Boros deck.
3/2 for 2 mana that can get first strike is amazing. Good in constructed play
The_Stray
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
We were already playing Gore-House Chainwalker in RDW...now we get one that is already better on it's face (can block, should you need it) and conditionally a power house (first strike is awesome in this Standard). Yeah, this guy is going to be everywhere.
Lord_of_Gelectrodes
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Oh, goodie! Another reason to toss red into my Humans!
psychichobo
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Well, that's a bit good. It's already above the curve without the ability.
Good lord, and we all thought Centaur Healer was pushed power level for a common o_O
Rootkit9208
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
Oh Jesus, it's a human to boot...
5/5 for relevant cost, body, rarity, and creature type.
DoragonShinzui
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Potent but balanced Battalion critter. Hits hard and defends itself pretty well with buddies around.
MangaraLock
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
This is a ridiculously powerful common, could have been an uncommon and I wouldn't have been surprised. Massive.
SAUS3
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
4.5/5 Awesome common. More commons should be like this - not necessarily just undercosted for their strength, but good so that you can use them outside of limited.
TomWarleader
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Why is this rated so low. This is a easy 5/5 for being a common. One of the few commons in my Boros deck.
Tynansdtm
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Reference to Halberdier? Solid in constructed, limited powerhouse. 4/5 from me.
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Also, expect this to see significant play if R/W aggro is viable. There's no other aggro two drop in the same league except Ash Zealot, so this can definitely replace Gore-house Chainwalker.
Plus they're putting a bunch of this stuff in the intro packs.
Just great!
5/5 for being both good AND common
Unfortunately it's not, but it still gets the job done as long as you're proc'ing battalion.
A perfect fit in any Boros deck.
And with some powerful tribal potential as well.
5/5 for relevant cost, body, rarity, and creature type.
Awesome common. More commons should be like this - not necessarily just undercosted for their strength, but good so that you can use them outside of limited.
This is a easy 5/5 for being a common.
One of the few commons in my Boros deck.