Probably the best combo-killing card there is. Even if you don't know their deck, you get to look at it and then you're all set if you have another.
makochman
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(3 votes)
The question is: which is better in a mono-black control deck Cranial Extraction or Extirpate?
Wusanderz
★★★★☆ (4.9/5.0)(4 votes)
Well Extirpate is definitely strong in that it costs less to cast, but it can only target the gy, so it should be used when you're making your opponent(s) discard, otherwise the Extraction is better. Don't overlook Meddling Mage as an alternative though. Although the mage is susceptible to destruction unlike Extirpate and Cranial Extraction, it works in Control and will give the opponent 4 more dead draws, unlike Extirpate and Cranial Extraction, which thin them out of the deck.
spacechaser0001
★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0)(2 votes)
this card was all the rage when it came out i really started to hate it until i built a black blue control deck then i understood why i hated it most def a 5 star rating
True_Smog
★★★★☆ (4.7/5.0)(3 votes)
One of the most iritiating/cruel spells in whole MTG.
mdakw576
★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0)(2 votes)
johnnys beware
Kryptnyt
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
Hilarious how much it sucks in casual, it really is.
therealnick103
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
Perfect if you want to get rid of an annoying Annihilator card.
channelblaze
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Fun against battle of the wits. You will always beat them, assuming we're talking just playing 1 mana lands every turn, before they can play their namesake spell.
SoulReaverDan
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(2 votes)
Memoricide... :)
EnV
★★★★☆ (4.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Now we have this card back in the form of Memoricide
tcollins
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(4 votes)
COMBO BREAKER!
angelheartvial
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
Lol Zero Wing cats.
Gormaol
★★★☆☆ (3.5/5.0)(3 votes)
Some very heavy control decks completely or almost completely rely on that *one* win condition card. This is one of the ways to try to break it. Great sideboard material.
Uarebiganfat
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
I know witch one is better this or exrirpate, SURGICAL EXTRACTION!!!!
Ferlord
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
Hey, you're playing a self-mill deck? I CALL UPON... LABORATORY MANIAC!
Oh, is that a Storm deck? I DECREE THAT THERE WILL BE NO GRAPESHOTS PLAYED FOR THE DURATION OF THIS DUEL!
You think you're clever with your persist deck? MELIRA, SHOW YOURSELF!
You tried to make a deck in Avacyn Restored? THERE SHALL BE NO MORE MISTHOLLOW GRIFFINS ANYMORE!...
Wait a sec...
Mike-C
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
What's the name of those guys you just summoned? Right! Relentless Rats, I name them. Shuffle those lands well friend! : P
Hermeezey
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
*Drops fourth land* Whats this? trying to storm Tendrils of Agony I see. Well looks like we'll have to do something about that...
blurrymadness
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
"hey man! I am so excited! I just added some Wurmcoil Engines to my deck; I think it'll really make my late-game."
"Yeah? Well let's try it out :D"
*grabs mono-black control to ensure no fun will be had*
Comments (19)
Don't overlook Meddling Mage as an alternative though. Although the mage is susceptible to destruction unlike Extirpate and Cranial Extraction, it works in
I CALL UPON... LABORATORY MANIAC!
Oh, is that a Storm deck?
I DECREE THAT THERE WILL BE NO GRAPESHOTS PLAYED FOR THE DURATION OF THIS DUEL!
You think you're clever with your persist deck?
MELIRA, SHOW YOURSELF!
You tried to make a deck in Avacyn Restored?
THERE SHALL BE NO MORE MISTHOLLOW GRIFFINS ANYMORE!...
Wait a sec...
Whats this? trying to storm Tendrils of Agony I see. Well looks like we'll have to do something about that...
"Yeah? Well let's try it out :D"
*grabs mono-black control to ensure no fun will be had*