Interesting twist on Watchwolf. But man, is that Monstrosity cost rough.
Trygon_Predator
★★★★☆ (4.2/5.0)(6 votes)
It's not so bad. Here's a simple casual combo: T1: Breeding Pool, Training Grounds T2: Plains, Fleecemane Lion T3: Any land, go monstrous and attack.
DaLucaray
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5.0)(3 votes)
Jesus, Bant Hexproof much? this thing is the definition of "kill it before it becomes a problem", because if you don't that's SOME problem. I think a 4/4 with hexproof and indestructable for 3WG would be too good. Monstrosity can do some pretty cool things.
Lord_of_Tresserhorn
★★☆☆☆ (2.5/5.0)(2 votes)
Dear Standard Players,
here's your new monster in case GW survives rotation.
Watchwolf 2.0. This time with 100% less wolf and 100% more Fabulous locks
SpaceMagic
★★★★☆ (4.6/5.0)(6 votes)
Interesting that Watchcat is the only SURE-FIRE constructed-playable monstrous creature, given that it's part white, which is just about the only color that doesn't get gratuitous monstrous this set (blue is a close second-to-last). Did Selesnya not have enough good two-drops? I mean, I get that Naya needs some toys for the next standard rotation, but after Call of the Conclave, Voice of Resurgence, and Selesnya Charm, I figured that's lay off the gas a bit and do something that isn't a strictly-better Watchwolf grafted onto the body of a feline that looks something like Scar in his twilight years.
SkyknightXi
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(12 votes)
I guess this means Herakles's wrestling techniques were of the -X/-X variety.
j_mindfingerpainter
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
It's true that it'd be a lot better with a {2}{G}{W} monstrous cost, but that'd be ridiculous. As it is, it's a Watchwolf with a great combat trick and spot removal/board-wipe resistance that should see a bit of play in the Modern {G}{W} Hatebears deck.
Arachibutyrophobia
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
selesnya aggro is going to be nuts
James_Kernaghan
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Voice of Resurgence *might* keep it out of standard for the time being. Still very, very good.
lorendorky
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(1 vote)
If you manage to get monstrous vs. a Red deck they are going to have a hell of a time removing it other than Mizzium Mortars.
Kaizeischi
★★★★☆ (4.3/5.0)(3 votes)
Efficient as all hell! Thank God this thing doesn't have trample, otherwise it would be unstoppable. Otherwise, it's insanely strong and, despite a few of the comments I've seen, works really well alongside Voice. Having it die in response to monstrous is a pain, but not if you get a free token out of it :)
lolcatonahottinroof
★★★★☆ (4.2/5.0)(2 votes)
I like this card. I just don't like that being a rare makes Watchwolf almost strictly better. I mean, I think it would still be fine as a 2/3 or 3/2.
Oh and hey! Just in case your opponent thought they could stop it in some way it's also indestructible.
Tapsa
★★★★☆ (4.0/5.0)(3 votes)
Compare to Darksteel Gargoyle, which costs 7, which just so happens to be the total mana you spend on Fleecemane Lion. Only the Lion doubles as a Watchwolf.
SyntheticDreamer
★★★★☆ (4.6/5.0)(4 votes)
Watchcat is watching you. And probably eating you. This is pretty strong for Selesnya aggro, and the monstrosity cost is actually very doable here.
Purplerooster
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
..at least there is still sacrifice effects.
Nucleon
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Emmara Tandris: "WHO'S LAUGHING NOW!?"
CORRBentOrgy
★★★★☆ (4.8/5.0)(4 votes)
Its official; Theros has the best artwork of a set in a long time. I want to frame this.
Sonserf369
★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0)(3 votes)
Near invincible if it wasn't for the fact that they give you 2 turns to respond. This card is the definition of Monstrosity as a mechanic.
leingodf8
★★★★☆ (4.7/5.0)(5 votes)
Soooo... in limited... if you manage to make this monsterous... I'm pretty sure the only thing capable of killing it is Agent of the Fates heroic activations...
Damn
borisrecliner
★★★★☆ (4.9/5.0)(7 votes)
Fleecemane Lion. Or as opposing players say, "FML"
pedrodyl
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(2 votes)
I've always been a dog person myself.
Gcrudaplaneswalker
★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0)(2 votes)
God damn why does Selesnya always get the best 2-drops :/
I don't think this card is unfair. Historically it seems like Selesnya was known as a weak color combination and even though I'm a control player, I think the GW color combination deserves to have something like this creature and Voice of Resurgence going for it, because it doesn't offer too much else.
Tiggurix
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Wow, poor Watchwolf. First Kalonian Tusker tried to steal its thunder, and now comes this card?!? =(
Detention Sphere can kill it if they bring out two, but still a solid card.
4/5
Silver-Paladin
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(5 votes)
I'm sure there's a lion out there who tried to get Ajani to go on Maury to prove he's not the father. The luxurious white locks kind of imply...
Sabisent
★★★★☆ (4.9/5.0)(5 votes)
Only in Theros do the lions use L'oreal.
Because you're worth it.
Sironos
★★☆☆☆ (2.5/5.0)(1 vote)
I was thinking of going back to standard, but the way they completely overpower selesnya, I'd rather not. This is just bad card design, A 3/3 FOR 2CMC NEEDS DRAWBACKS NOT EXTRA POWER CHOICES... wtf wizards, is this the usual BS of making a bard that is overly good to sell the set? This makes me lose respect for Wizard, has Selesnya taken them over or wtf is happening? I don't even wanna know what this guy's pricetag is.
Wulfsten
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
What a dumb card.
Look forward to seeing four of these on both sides of the table in the majority of decks for this block.
In fact, look forward to seeing the following sequence of play:
Turn 2: Fleecemane
Turn 3: Anger of the Gods
OR
Turn 2: Fleecemane
Turn 3: No Anger?
Turn 4: Still no Anger?
Turn 5: Scoop.
Arachnos
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Skyknight: either that, or whenever he deals combat damage to a creature, that creature's controller exiles it.
golgariplaya23
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
This card is amazing. Solid enough for a 3/3 for only 2 mana, but great for later in game when it goes from a ktty to a lion :D
rZ1987
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
This card is amazing.
Hadady
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
If you don't want to pay 5 mana to make this cat Monstrous, you might instead pay one mana and use a card such as Burst of Strength.
So, making this cat Monstrous does indeed requiring finding/spending 3GW, it seems. My Burst of Strength "cheat" is a NoGo. Sigh.
Reishyn
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
Why does this card have a lower rating than Watchwolf? It's a strictly better creature.
In any case, this card is a beast. It doesn't synergise at all in my G/W blink deck but the impact it has when it hits the board Turn 2 still makes me run a playset of them. One of those cards that could survive into constructed long after Theros cycles out.
mattrva77
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
you know is absolutely INSANE? that this dude is rated lower than Watchwolf. Really? REALLY?! Since when does strictly better rate lower due to nostalgia alone?
Lucio115
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Watchwolf meets powercreep
RedAtrocitus
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Sit down, young whippersnapper, at let me tell you a story.
Back in my day, we could kill annoying hexproof creatures in combat or with a little card called Wrath of God. Yes, it was a simpler time. Those were the days.... those.... were the days...
Osprey_93
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
It might just be because I run Golgari and ample removal/desecration demons to deal with this before monstrous but this card still has not made Selesnya competitively playable, and frankly I've never been worried by an opponent having this hit the field. Hell even their instant speed 5/5 worm token dies to abrupt decay.
observerofthecards
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Watchwolf improved. Awesome art by Maniak, as expected. 4.5/5.
Jeramiah
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
He is the chumpiest of blockers.
Pongdok
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Cheap creature that stays good later in the game. 4p/t indestructible hexproof doesn't bust anything. Hard to get rid of, but the opponent can still just block him every turn or kill him before he gets monstrous. I approve. 5/5
zerowner
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
The fact that this card is rated lower than Watchwolf confuses me
TheWrathofShane
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Lets see.
He is a 3/3 for 2. Fantastic, early on he will easily be able to swing for damage, or prevent 2/2's from attacking, or whatever.
Later on he can beef up to be a 4/4 indestructible hexproof. THIS IS VERY HARD TO REMOVE. ~Wrath of God? Nope. ~Doom Blade? Nope.
A lot of decks are going to have trouble getting rid of this guy. Soooo good for an efficient 3/3 for 2 creature.
VineMaple253
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
I'm running four fleecemane lion in my modern zoo deck. Great two drop creature. Not sure why it's not seeing more play in standard. Pick up a playset while they're cheap. Catch you on down the trail, and may all your hits be crits!
car2n
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Feline Fabio :D
This is a picture you'd find on a pulp romance fantasy novel.
Hashbeth
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
This card is currently rated lower than watchwolf.
Yes it's not a wolf, but cat's have love, too. Esp. Monstrous cats.
CaptainBlue
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
People are either really spoiled with power creep, don't know how to rate cards or are just hating. Anyhoo, same colors as Sigarda. Try getting rid of him when he's monstrous and she's flying overhead.
AshmaneCleric
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Just bought a playset of him and I'm dying to test him out. Will rate afterwards, too busy admiring them...
aaglo
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
When this guy is monstrous, just give him accorder's shield, and see the agony on your opponent's face...
Magmatron
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Obsoleting Watchwolf.
Someone needs to be fired over this. FIRED.
Fictionarious
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Why is the monstrosity cost so high? The opponent has THREE whole turns to interact with it!
Comments (68)
T1: Breeding Pool, Training Grounds
T2: Plains, Fleecemane Lion
T3: Any land, go monstrous and attack.
here's your new monster in case GW survives rotation.
Damn
Far // Away, Devour Flesh, Merciless Eviction, Renounce the Guilds, Celestial Flare, or block it forever with Aetherling, Blood Baron of Vizkopa, Stormbreath Dragon, Assemble the Legion, Wall of Frost, Elspeth, Suns's Champion or any of the indestructible Gods.
5/5
MAYBE IT'S MAYBELLINE
OMG, Herakles is a Phyrexian.
4/5
Because you're worth it.
Look forward to seeing four of these on both sides of the table in the majority of decks for this block.
In fact, look forward to seeing the following sequence of play:
Turn 2: Fleecemane
Turn 3: Anger of the Gods
OR
Turn 2: Fleecemane
Turn 3: No Anger?
Turn 4: Still no Anger?
Turn 5: Scoop.
EDIT: Well, apparently not. :( I'm reading in multiple (other) places that, whereas, activating Monstrosity (usually) places +1/+1 counters, placing +1/+1 counters does =not= activate Monstrosity.
So, making this cat Monstrous does indeed requiring finding/spending 3GW, it seems. My Burst of Strength "cheat" is a NoGo. Sigh.
In any case, this card is a beast. It doesn't synergise at all in my G/W blink deck but the impact it has when it hits the board Turn 2 still makes me run a playset of them. One of those cards that could survive into constructed long after Theros cycles out.
Back in my day, we could kill annoying hexproof creatures in combat or with a little card called Wrath of God. Yes, it was a simpler time. Those were the days.... those.... were the days...
He is a 3/3 for 2. Fantastic, early on he will easily be able to swing for damage, or prevent 2/2's from attacking, or whatever.
Later on he can beef up to be a 4/4 indestructible hexproof. THIS IS VERY HARD TO REMOVE.
~Wrath of God? Nope.
~Doom Blade? Nope.
A lot of decks are going to have trouble getting rid of this guy. Soooo good for an efficient 3/3 for 2 creature.
This is a picture you'd find on a pulp romance fantasy novel.
Yes it's not a wolf, but cat's have love, too. Esp. Monstrous cats.
Anyhoo, same colors as Sigarda. Try getting rid of him when he's monstrous and she's flying overhead.
Someone needs to be fired over this. FIRED.