HOLOMANCER: The invasion of Uldum will come very soon. We decided to help you prepare for this battle. To do this, we decided to publish a list of the best cards according to the community, as well as give estimates from qualified experts. We have merged all community voting results from popular resources into one list (hearthpwn + hearthstonetopdecks + outof.cards).
BOT MATHEMATICIAN: On the basis of these data, we have determined the coefficient of alleged power for each card. After that, we have divided all the cards into different categories. In addition, we have added an evaluation according to the five-star ratings from popular streamers (TRUMP and KRIPPARRIAN)
DORA R: I have a question from the Gadgetzan Gazette. Every lackey in Azeroth knows that the community is constantly mistaken in their predictions. How can this list be useful?
HOLOMANCER: Dora, you are absolutely right. First of all, we do it for fun. In addition, in four months we will be able to determine how badly we were all mistaken in our predictions about the potential of some cards.
BOT MATHEMATICIAN: Finally, this list is a good way to determine your level of luck when you open your packs. :]
Neat. Pointless, but neat. These ratings are highly questionable at best, completely worthless evaluations at worst. For example, rating Zephyrs as the 2nd strongest card seems, well, stupid, if Highlander decks aren't up to snuff, he doesn't get played. Period.
Still neat though.
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Why would anyone use Kripp as a definitive source of how strong cards are?
Kripp and Trump aren't the definitive source. Their ratings have no influence on this list. Their ratings demonstrate alternative opinions among ordinary players and popular streamers. :]
Why would anyone use Kripp as a definitive source of how strong cards are?
And Trump, when you could choose any number of top Pro players? Let’s listen to 2 streamers that no longer play at a competitive level...
Ratings are pretty fun though. I personally think Corrupt the Waters, Siamat, HA, and ER are the best cards by a long shot. BB is grossly overrated. I love Zeph, but Singleton decks will be weak in Standard.
Why would anyone use Kripp as a definitive source of how strong cards are?
And Trump, when you could choose any number of top Pro players? Let’s listen to 2 streamers that no longer play at a competitive level...
Ratings are pretty fun though. I personally think Corrupt the Waters, Siamat, HA, and ER are the best cards by a long shot. BB is grossly overrated. I love Zeph, but Singleton decks will be weak in Standard.
Write me a few names of pro-players who create big review, and rated each card. I will definitely use their ratings next time. :]
Amazing work! Keep it up. These kind of posts always keep things interesting for me while waiting for launch =] Can’t believe the amount of work that would go into a post like this.
I also think that some of these cards and ratings will change over time as the metagame shifts and adapts to what is winning and what is popular.
For example, any highlander decks that start to win, will get some of their strongest cards (singleton) negated by Bomb Warrior or even just Control Warrior that gets multiple bomb generators with Discover effects. So while no one argues that the 2 drop Zephyrs is very powerful, it might get sidelined if it becomes too popular and counters rise up.
If we see the Rogue Quest become the new hotness, decks really have no reason to try and run weapon destruction against Rogue because using a card slot to counter a hero power seems pointless to me. That could mean that other decks try to sneak in more weapons as they can get away with it.
The only way that the Druid Quest becomes the best deck is if Aggro decks don't work in this next metagame. I highly doubt that is going to happen. Also, Reborn minions and Deathrattle minions really cause Druid some issues. They don't have good removal anymore and using your rush minions to kill a Reborn minion does nothing. They will trade right back and play some more the next turn. The Quest deck needs a way to stave off the early game from aggro, deal with minions that keep coming back or leaving behind MORE minions AND somehow beat control decks.
Also, these pre-release gameplay streams are nothing more than hype for Blizzard. The decks we saw do well MAY do well in the real world ladder, but I highly doubt it. If anyone knows much about football and preseason games and win-loss records, they don't have the best correlation to what happens in the real season of football.
This is the same with all the cards and decks shown. Some are obvious winners and really good cards. Some are hyped into space and will not see play.
I think alot of reviewers and streamers need a better way to rate things. A card can be both POWERFUL and WILL NOT SEE PLAY at the same time. Or a card can be NEEDS MORE SUPPORT and DUST IT! at the same time.
Just think back to all the original quests that were released and how many were regularly played and how many went off into a corner only to be seen by meme streamers? The Warrior quest was supporting a control archetype as it wanted you to play taunts. Warrior is a very good control deck. The quest reward allowed you to finish games against other control decks. The expansion and others after it released a crazy amount of powerful taunts. Therefore the Taunt Warrior Quest was powerful in Standard. In Wild though, there is alot of competition and pure Control decks can work, but Big Priest is one of the top dogs there.
The original Rogue quest was so powerful and frustrating because it was easy to complete and then it gave Rogue things it normally couldnt do, like healing, board control and near infinite minions on board. It was nerfed twice because of the power. Rogue players saw the immediate potential of the quest and others simply shrugged and said it was too slow and blah blah.
So as it's not already obvious, it's a wait and see. It's a fun exercise to make these reviews and see how you fare months from now. Anyone play the March Madness bracket for the NCAA? There are obvious favorites and they don't disappoint and easily make the final four. There are sleeper teams that win and no one saw that coming. And then there are upsets in which no one even talked about except for losing.
Same thing will happen here. There will be obvious good cards that everyone got right. Cards that only a handful saw the potential. And cards that no one even talked about and said it was pack filler.
HOLOMANCER: The invasion of Uldum will come very soon. We decided to help you prepare for this battle. To do this, we decided to publish a list of the best cards according to the community, as well as give estimates from qualified experts. We have merged all community voting results from popular resources into one list (hearthpwn + hearthstonetopdecks + outof.cards).
BOT MATHEMATICIAN: On the basis of these data, we have determined the coefficient of alleged power for each card. After that, we have divided all the cards into different categories. In addition, we have added an evaluation according to the five-star ratings from popular streamers (TRUMP and KRIPPARRIAN)
DORA R: I have a question from the Gadgetzan Gazette. Every lackey in Azeroth knows that the community is constantly mistaken in their predictions. How can this list be useful?
HOLOMANCER: Dora, you are absolutely right. First of all, we do it for fun. In addition, in four months we will be able to determine how badly we were all mistaken in our predictions about the potential of some cards.
BOT MATHEMATICIAN: Finally, this list is a good way to determine your level of luck when you open your packs. :]
TOP 40 BEST CARDS
1 EVIL Recruiter - 89%, (5 Stars) Warlock, Minion, General.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
2 Hyena Alpha - 89%, (5 Stars) Hunter, Minion, Beast.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
3 Plague of Murlocs - 88%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
4 Bazaar Burglary - 88%, (5 Stars) Rogue, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
5 Zephrys the Great - 87%, (5 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Elemental.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
6 Activate the Obelisk - 85%, (5 Stars) Priest, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
7 Corrupt the Waters - 85%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
8 Siamat - 85%, (5 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Elemental.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
9 Oasis Surger - 84%, (5 Stars) Druid, Minion, Elemental.
TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
10 Sandstorm Elemental - 84%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Minion, Elemental.
TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
11 Ancient Mysteries - 84%, (5 Stars) Mage, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
11 Flame Ward - 84%, (5 Stars) Mage, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
13 Frightened Flunky - 83%, (5 Stars) Warrior, Minion, General.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
14 Earthquake - 83%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
15 Clever Disguise - 83%, (5 Stars) Rogue, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
16 Questing Explorer - 83%, (5 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General.
TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
17 Cloud Prince - 82%, (5 Stars) Mage, Minion, General.
TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
18 Arcane Flakmage - 82%, (5 Stars) Mage, Minion, General.
TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
19 Hunter's Pack - 82%, (5 Stars) Hunter, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
20 Weaponized Wasp - 82%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Minion, Beast.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
21 Anubisath Defender - 81%, (5 Stars) Druid, Minion, General.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
22 Tomb Warden - 81%, (5 Stars) Warrior, Minion, .
TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
23 Dark Pharaoh Tekahn - 81%, (5 Stars) Warlock, Minion, .
TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
24 Penance - 80%, (5 Stars) Priest, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
25 Pharaoh Cat - 80%, (5 Stars) Rogue, Minion, Beast.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
26 Wild Bloodstinger - 80%, (5 Stars) Hunter, Minion, Beast.
TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
27 Restless Mummy - 80%, (5 Stars) Warrior, Minion, General.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
28 Wretched Reclaimer - 79%, (4 Stars) Priest, Minion, General.
TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
29 Murmy - 79%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Murloc.
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
30 Expired Merchant - 78%, (4 Stars) Warlock, Minion, .
TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
31 Holy Ripple - 77%, (4 Stars) Priest, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
32 Plague of Flames - 77%, (4 Stars) Warlock, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
33 BEEEES!!! - 77%, (4 Stars) Druid, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
34 Sandhoof Waterbearer - 77%, (4 Stars) Priest, Minion, General.
TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
35 Scarlet Webweaver - 76%, (4 Stars) Hunter, Minion, Beast.
TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
36 Plague of Death - 76%, (4 Stars) Priest, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
37 Overflow - 76%, (4 Stars) Druid, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
38 Plague of Wrath - 75%, (4 Stars) Warrior, Spell, .
TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
39 Vessina - 74%, (4 Stars) Shaman, Minion, .
TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
40 Psychopomp - 74%, (4 Stars) Priest, Minion, .
TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
Potentially The Strongest Legendary Cards
4 Bazaar Burglary - 88%, (5 Stars) Rogue, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
5 Zephrys the Great - 87%, (5 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Elemental. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
6 Activate the Obelisk - 85%, (5 Stars) Priest, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
7 Corrupt the Waters - 85%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
8 Siamat - 85%, (5 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Elemental. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
23 Dark Pharaoh Tekahn - 81%, (5 Stars) Warlock, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
39 Vessina - 74%, (4 Stars) Shaman, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
42 High Priest Amet - 74%, (4 Stars) Priest, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
43 Anka, the Buried - 73%, (4 Stars) Rogue, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
48 Sir Finley of the Sands - 73%, (4 Stars) Paladin, Minion, Murloc. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
54 King Phaoris - 70%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
71 Making Mummies - 66%, (4 Stars) Paladin, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
72 Untapped Potential - 66%, (4 Stars) Druid, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
81 Armagedillo - 62%, (4 Stars) Warrior, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
82 Raid the Sky Temple - 62%, (4 Stars) Mage, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
83 Hack the System - 62%, (4 Stars) Warrior, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
85 Elise the Enlightened - 61%, (4 Stars) Druid, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
97 Dinotamer Brann - 57%, (3 Stars) Hunter, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
102 Supreme Archaeology - 55%, (3 Stars) Warlock, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
110 Octosari - 48%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
111 Colossus of the Moon - 47%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
114 Unseal the Vault - 46%, (3 Stars) Hunter, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
125 Reno the Relicologist - 40%, (3 Stars) Mage, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
Potentially The Strongest Epic Cards
3 Plague of Murlocs - 88%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
21 Anubisath Defender - 81%, (5 Stars) Druid, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
26 Wild Bloodstinger - 80%, (5 Stars) Hunter, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
35 Scarlet Webweaver - 76%, (4 Stars) Hunter, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
36 Plague of Death - 76%, (4 Stars) Priest, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
40 Psychopomp - 74%, (4 Stars) Priest, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
41 Crystal Merchant - 74%, (4 Stars) Druid, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
46 Bloodsworn Mercenary - 73%, (4 Stars) Warrior, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
47 Riftcleaver - 73%, (4 Stars) Warlock, Minion, Demon. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
49 Diseased Vulture - 72%, (4 Stars) Warlock, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
55 Livewire Lance - 70%, (4 Stars) Warrior, Weapon, . TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
64 Shadow of Death - 68%, (4 Stars) Rogue, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
69 Tortollan Pilgrim - 66%, (4 Stars) Mage, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
70 Micro Mummy - 66%, (4 Stars) Paladin, Minion, Mech. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
76 History Buff - 65%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
78 Body Wrapper - 64%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
80 Vulpera Scoundrel - 63%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
86 Whirlkick Master - 61%, (4 Stars) Rogue, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
92 Puzzle Box of Yogg-Saron - 58%, (3 Stars) Mage, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
93 Tip the Scales - 58%, (3 Stars) Paladin, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
96 Dwarven Archaeologist - 57%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
99 Blatant Decoy - 56%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
103 Mogu Cultist - 55%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
115 Mischief Maker - 45%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
123 Mortuary Machine - 42%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Mech. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
128 Splitting Axe - 36%, (2 Stars) Shaman, Weapon, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
133 Desert Obelisk - 25%, (2 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
Potentially The Strongest Rare Cards
2 Hyena Alpha - 89%, (5 Stars) Hunter, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
14 Earthquake - 83%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
16 Questing Explorer - 83%, (5 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
18 Arcane Flakmage - 82%, (5 Stars) Mage, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
20 Weaponized Wasp - 82%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
22 Tomb Warden - 81%, (5 Stars) Warrior, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
28 Wretched Reclaimer - 79%, (4 Stars) Priest, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
30 Expired Merchant - 78%, (4 Stars) Warlock, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
31 Holy Ripple - 77%, (4 Stars) Priest, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
32 Plague of Flames - 77%, (4 Stars) Warlock, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
37 Overflow - 76%, (4 Stars) Druid, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
38 Plague of Wrath - 75%, (4 Stars) Warrior, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
50 Quicksand Elemental - 72%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Elemental. TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
51 Dune Sculptor - 72%, (4 Stars) Mage, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
56 Grandmummy - 70%, (4 Stars) Priest, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
60 Naga Sand Witch - 69%, (4 Stars) Mage, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
61 Garden Gnome - 69%, (4 Stars) Druid, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
65 Swarm of Locusts - 68%, (4 Stars) Hunter, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
66 Neferset Ritualist - 67%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
74 Into the Fray - 65%, (4 Stars) Warrior, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
75 Ramkahen Wildtamer - 65%, (4 Stars) Hunter, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
87 Mogu Fleshshaper - 60%, (4 Stars) Shaman, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
90 Infested Goblin - 59%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
91 Sahket Sapper - 58%, (3 Stars) Rogue, Minion, Pirate. TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
94 Hidden Oasis - 58%, (3 Stars) Druid, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
95 Khartut Defender - 57%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
98 Conjured Mirage - 56%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
100 Salhet's Pride - 55%, (3 Stars) Paladin, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
101 Plague of Madness - 55%, (3 Stars) Rogue, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
104 Brazen Zealot - 53%, (3 Stars) Paladin, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
105 Bazaar Mugger - 52%, (3 Stars) Rogue, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
106 Wrapped Golem - 52%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
108 Impbalming - 50%, (3 Stars) Warlock, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
112 Pharaoh's Blessing - 47%, (3 Stars) Paladin, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
130 Generous Mummy - 29%, (2 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
131 Sunstruck Henchman - 29%, (2 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
Potentially The Strongest Common Cards
1 EVIL Recruiter - 89%, (5 Stars) Warlock, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
9 Oasis Surger - 84%, (5 Stars) Druid, Minion, Elemental. TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
10 Sandstorm Elemental - 84%, (5 Stars) Shaman, Minion, Elemental. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
11 Ancient Mysteries - 84%, (5 Stars) Mage, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
11 Flame Ward - 84%, (5 Stars) Mage, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
13 Frightened Flunky - 83%, (5 Stars) Warrior, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
15 Clever Disguise - 83%, (5 Stars) Rogue, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
17 Cloud Prince - 82%, (5 Stars) Mage, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
19 Hunter's Pack - 82%, (5 Stars) Hunter, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
24 Penance - 80%, (5 Stars) Priest, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
25 Pharaoh Cat - 80%, (5 Stars) Rogue, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
27 Restless Mummy - 80%, (5 Stars) Warrior, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
29 Murmy - 79%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Murloc. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
33 BEEEES!!! - 77%, (4 Stars) Druid, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
34 Sandhoof Waterbearer - 77%, (4 Stars) Priest, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
44 Pressure Plate - 73%, (4 Stars) Hunter, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
45 Sinister Deal - 73%, (4 Stars) Warlock, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
52 EVIL Totem - 71%, (4 Stars) Shaman, Minion, Totem. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 5 Stars.
53 Worthy Expedition - 70%, (4 Stars) Druid, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 4 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
57 Injured Tol'vir - 70%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
58 Embalming Ritual - 69%, (4 Stars) Priest, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
59 Serpent Egg - 69%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
62 Beaming Sidekick - 68%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
63 Hooked Scimitar - 68%, (4 Stars) Rogue, Weapon, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
67 Subdue - 67%, (4 Stars) Paladin, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 3 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
68 Bone Wraith - 67%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
73 Neferset Thrasher - 65%, (4 Stars) Warlock, Minion, . TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
77 Armored Goon - 64%, (4 Stars) Warrior, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
79 Faceless Lurker - 63%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
84 Fishflinger - 61%, (4 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Murloc. TRUMP Rating - 5 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
88 Sandwasp Queen - 60%, (3 Stars) Paladin, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
89 Ancestral Guardian - 59%, (3 Stars) Paladin, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
107 Desert Spear - 51%, (3 Stars) Hunter, Weapon, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
109 Pit Crocolisk - 49%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
113 Totemic Surge - 47%, (3 Stars) Shaman, Spell, . TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
116 Bug Collector - 45%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
117 Temple Berserker - 45%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
118 Wasteland Assassin - 44%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
119 Candletaker - 43%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 3 Stars.
120 Jar Dealer - 43%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 4 Stars.
121 Anubisath Warbringer - 42%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
122 Desert Hare - 42%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
124 Spitting Camel - 41%, (3 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
126 Phalanx Commander - 38%, (2 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
127 Vilefiend - 37%, (2 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Demon. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
129 Living Monument - 32%, (2 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
132 Wasteland Scorpid - 27%, (2 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
134 Kobold Sandtrooper - 25%, (2 Stars) Neutral, Minion, General. TRUMP Rating - 2 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 2 Stars.
135 Golden Scarab - 23%, (2 Stars) Neutral, Minion, Beast. TRUMP Rating - 1 Stars, KRIPPARRIAN Rating - 1 Stars.
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Why would anyone use Kripp as a definitive source of how strong cards are?
Neat. Pointless, but neat. These ratings are highly questionable at best, completely worthless evaluations at worst. For example, rating Zephyrs as the 2nd strongest card seems, well, stupid, if Highlander decks aren't up to snuff, he doesn't get played. Period.
Still neat though.
If you thought you knew what you think I know, then you'd know I knew you knew I know.
I don’t know who are kripparian and trump, as I see these ratings, Kripparian knows nothing.
Thank You! ;]
Kripp and Trump aren't the definitive source. Their ratings have no influence on this list. Their ratings demonstrate alternative opinions among ordinary players and popular streamers. :]
And Trump, when you could choose any number of top Pro players? Let’s listen to 2 streamers that no longer play at a competitive level...
Ratings are pretty fun though. I personally think Corrupt the Waters, Siamat, HA, and ER are the best cards by a long shot. BB is grossly overrated. I love Zeph, but Singleton decks will be weak in Standard.
Write me a few names of pro-players who create big review, and rated each card. I will definitely use their ratings next time. :]
Amazing work! Keep it up. These kind of posts always keep things interesting for me while waiting for launch =] Can’t believe the amount of work that would go into a post like this.
I also think that some of these cards and ratings will change over time as the metagame shifts and adapts to what is winning and what is popular.
For example, any highlander decks that start to win, will get some of their strongest cards (singleton) negated by Bomb Warrior or even just Control Warrior that gets multiple bomb generators with Discover effects. So while no one argues that the 2 drop Zephyrs is very powerful, it might get sidelined if it becomes too popular and counters rise up.
If we see the Rogue Quest become the new hotness, decks really have no reason to try and run weapon destruction against Rogue because using a card slot to counter a hero power seems pointless to me. That could mean that other decks try to sneak in more weapons as they can get away with it.
The only way that the Druid Quest becomes the best deck is if Aggro decks don't work in this next metagame. I highly doubt that is going to happen. Also, Reborn minions and Deathrattle minions really cause Druid some issues. They don't have good removal anymore and using your rush minions to kill a Reborn minion does nothing. They will trade right back and play some more the next turn. The Quest deck needs a way to stave off the early game from aggro, deal with minions that keep coming back or leaving behind MORE minions AND somehow beat control decks.
Also, these pre-release gameplay streams are nothing more than hype for Blizzard. The decks we saw do well MAY do well in the real world ladder, but I highly doubt it. If anyone knows much about football and preseason games and win-loss records, they don't have the best correlation to what happens in the real season of football.
This is the same with all the cards and decks shown. Some are obvious winners and really good cards. Some are hyped into space and will not see play.
I think alot of reviewers and streamers need a better way to rate things. A card can be both POWERFUL and WILL NOT SEE PLAY at the same time. Or a card can be NEEDS MORE SUPPORT and DUST IT! at the same time.
Just think back to all the original quests that were released and how many were regularly played and how many went off into a corner only to be seen by meme streamers? The Warrior quest was supporting a control archetype as it wanted you to play taunts. Warrior is a very good control deck. The quest reward allowed you to finish games against other control decks. The expansion and others after it released a crazy amount of powerful taunts. Therefore the Taunt Warrior Quest was powerful in Standard. In Wild though, there is alot of competition and pure Control decks can work, but Big Priest is one of the top dogs there.
The original Rogue quest was so powerful and frustrating because it was easy to complete and then it gave Rogue things it normally couldnt do, like healing, board control and near infinite minions on board. It was nerfed twice because of the power. Rogue players saw the immediate potential of the quest and others simply shrugged and said it was too slow and blah blah.
So as it's not already obvious, it's a wait and see. It's a fun exercise to make these reviews and see how you fare months from now. Anyone play the March Madness bracket for the NCAA? There are obvious favorites and they don't disappoint and easily make the final four. There are sleeper teams that win and no one saw that coming. And then there are upsets in which no one even talked about except for losing.
Same thing will happen here. There will be obvious good cards that everyone got right. Cards that only a handful saw the potential. And cards that no one even talked about and said it was pack filler.
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