Pointed Discussion

Was Thrive just too powerful?

pan·o·ply
noun, plural pan·o·plies.

1. a wide-ranging and impressive array or display.
2. a complete suit of armor.
3. a protective covering.

Hey, Thrive costs 2 and is a sorcery. This is a Battlegrowth variant like Hunger of the Howlpack, it is a combat trick.

That's a lot of mana for the Strive cost. I'd rather get something simple like Travel Preparations. Even in mono-green, it's probably more efficient.

Panoply means "full armour"
Full armour in the form of +1/+1 counters in this case.

Strive? i'd rather Thrive!

It's just like Battlegrowth from Mirrodin. But this is also coming from the Theros Block, so you have to consider that. This can trigger Heroic, and the green guys with Heroic are pretty good. Some examples are Setessan Oathsworn, Staunch-Hearted Warrior, and Centaur Battlemaster. This Strive is a bit overcosted, but it keeps this card relevant in the lategame when there' spare mana. Not a bad card, honestly.

"Well...the Strive cost keeps it in check..."

(Imprints onto Isochron Scepter)

"...And there goes moderation!"