Although I can think off a basic shell for this type of odd druid deck it still doesn't seem that overall impressive as slower control deck. A 4/8 taunt for 5 mana is good but I need to see some sort of late game win condition to really make it workable as cutting things like UI and Swipe are to good to cut (but witchwood might be holding something to answer those issues).
And also the upgraded hero power seems quite strong early on as most 1-2 mana minions have only 2 hp and i don't really get the argument for the druid DK being strictly better as 2 attack and 2 armor on turn 2 is a quite useful in killing most early game minions (Knife Juggler, and Dire Wolf Alpha are good examples).
I love this card. For starters, 5 mana 4/8 taunt is so good that it actually makes you question (even if only for a second) whether or not it's worth not running Spreading Plague and Ultimate Infestation.
Beyond the sheer power level of this card, it's great that a viable "Odd Druid" deck would mean not running a lot of the classic druid cards that have been staples in Druid for a long time - you'd really see something fresh for a change. You'd still have access to some ramp (and they may add more odd ramp), and while the powered up hero power from Baku the Mooneater may not be as good as the eventual Malfurion the Pestilent hero power, it's still a good way to control the early game and quickly upgrade Lesser Jasper Spellstone.
sorry but IMO upgraded hero power in druid deck is total bullshit....
hero power alone is good (2att+2armor) but everybody want to play malfurion DK and it will reset your bonus .. so you will be using your upgraded hero power until T7 and you will sarcifice all even cards for it?
Assuming Baku style decks are going to be good- this is a playable card. It will really add to a ramp/taunt/control style play. Its a really solid play/value... which is druid's cup o' tea.
It's not that the druid upgraded hero power is bad or this card is bad, it's that druid even cards are the best in the game, so.. yeah I don't think thia whole odd druid would work unless all of the sipport for druid this set goes there..
Druid is a class all about duality. Choose one effects, its hero power. Nearly all good druid cards are at even cost. This odd card is just a dust material. Am I sad? No because 1 of 2 epics of my favorite class is bad so druid in the new meta already costs 400 dust less.
I dont see a reason to run this card in your deck if you have a common Druid of the Claw that doesnt need a requirement, has only 2 healt less an it is way more optimal due to his Choose One effect. But who knows, maybe we will have a Tier 1 Hadronox Druid with this card.
Could only see play if that archetype gets specific aoe and something to finish. Otherwise you are super far behind cause this is probably the first real minion you play ( yes the 3 mana greedy spirit is a minion,but very bad stats) . And like other people mentioned Druids real power cards are generally even.
The Darkness meta indeed, cuz thats the only neutral card rn that will be in standard that puts cards in your opponents deck. Only priest will be able to otherwise.
Although I can think off a basic shell for this type of odd druid deck it still doesn't seem that overall impressive as slower control deck. A 4/8 taunt for 5 mana is good but I need to see some sort of late game win condition to really make it workable as cutting things like UI and Swipe are to good to cut (but witchwood might be holding something to answer those issues).
And also the upgraded hero power seems quite strong early on as most 1-2 mana minions have only 2 hp and i don't really get the argument for the druid DK being strictly better as 2 attack and 2 armor on turn 2 is a quite useful in killing most early game minions (Knife Juggler, and Dire Wolf Alpha are good examples).
i can't even imagine what the meta is gonna be like, this is broken af
shaman rising.
Greedy Sprite
baku quest druid would have to cut ultimate infestation, I feel like that plays a really big role in quest druid
Take a look at my most recent deck, Watch post, totem, menagerie shaman.
I love this card. For starters, 5 mana 4/8 taunt is so good that it actually makes you question (even if only for a second) whether or not it's worth not running Spreading Plague and Ultimate Infestation.
Beyond the sheer power level of this card, it's great that a viable "Odd Druid" deck would mean not running a lot of the classic druid cards that have been staples in Druid for a long time - you'd really see something fresh for a change. You'd still have access to some ramp (and they may add more odd ramp), and while the powered up hero power from Baku the Mooneater may not be as good as the eventual Malfurion the Pestilent hero power, it's still a good way to control the early game and quickly upgrade Lesser Jasper Spellstone.
Druid has almost all of it's powerful cards in the even set (with the exception of Malfurion the Pestilent)
Don't see this being viable without a LOT more support.
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sorry but IMO upgraded hero power in druid deck is total bullshit....
hero power alone is good (2att+2armor) but everybody want to play malfurion DK and it will reset your bonus .. so you will be using your upgraded hero power until T7 and you will sarcifice all even cards for it?
It isnt
Assuming Baku style decks are going to be good- this is a playable card. It will really add to a ramp/taunt/control style play. Its a really solid play/value... which is druid's cup o' tea.
The card looks playable.
It depends what other odd-cost cards are.
Personally, i hope the new Odd Druid will vanquish Wild Jade in the Midrange type.
Druid without UI, spreading plague, wild growth... Looks aggro, but aggro kinda sacrificing the curve... I dont know, gotta see more druid cards.
It's not that the druid upgraded hero power is bad or this card is bad, it's that druid even cards are the best in the game, so.. yeah I don't think thia whole odd druid would work unless all of the sipport for druid this set goes there..
What Druid cards are even good with odd mana cost? Nourish isnt enough by itself lol
Druid is a class all about duality. Choose one effects, its hero power. Nearly all good druid cards are at even cost. This odd card is just a dust material. Am I sad? No because 1 of 2 epics of my favorite class is bad so druid in the new meta already costs 400 dust less.
I dont see a reason to run this card in your deck if you have a common Druid of the Claw that doesnt need a requirement, has only 2 healt less an it is way more optimal due to his Choose One effect. But who knows, maybe we will have a Tier 1 Hadronox Druid with this card.
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Could only see play if that archetype gets specific aoe and something to finish. Otherwise you are super far behind cause this is probably the first real minion you play ( yes the 3 mana greedy spirit is a minion,but very bad stats) . And like other people mentioned Druids real power cards are generally even.
The Darkness meta indeed, cuz thats the only neutral card rn that will be in standard that puts cards in your opponents deck. Only priest will be able to otherwise.
You know what I like better than a 4/7 taunt for 5 Mana? A 4/8 taunt for 5 Mana.