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[MKM] Red Herring (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Red Herring - 1R

Artifact Creature - Clue Fish

Haste

Red Herring attacks each combat if able.

2, Sacrifice Red Herring: Draw a card.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow -- they really are calling it Red Herring even though there's already a Mystery Booster card with that name? That is not what I would have bet on.

And honestly, the MB card is a much better flavor fit. It captures the idea of misdirection. What do haste and forced attacking have to do with the concept of a false clue?

I would have replaced the first two abilities with something like: "Whenever Red Herring becomes blocked or becomes the target of a spell, you may sacrifice it. If you do, draw a card." Adjust the mana cost, P/T, or rarity as needed. But that would be much more flavorful.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I’m kind of disappointed that they used up the name Red Herring on such an uninspired card that doesn’t have anything to do with its name.