You mean like how Mortal Strike is just a copy of Fireball?
Or Arcane Blast is a copy of Holy Smite and Arcane Shot? Or Captured Jormungar is a modified Core Hound?
Or Bash is basically any of the 2 mana deal 3 damage cards, but modified to fit the warrior theme the same way Blood Warriors was?
I've got more examples, but my point is that blizz can make cards similar to others. Not every class card has to be unique.
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Exactly, fail to see any scenario in which this would be a better pick than SenJin (for a taunt 4-drop)
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If the slime had taunt, It'd be pretty okay
But I do fail to see this getting serious play, the stat distribution for a 4-cost is just bad, even with a taunt slapped onto it
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I highly doubt that, seeing as they're 1/1's to begin with
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As you said yourself, it'll always fit the curve
It can (potentially) be good on any turn
A top-deck 1 or 2 mana drop on turn 10+ sucks, this card won't suck as a top-deck.
It'll serve it's purpose in both early, mid and late-game
You give away some synergy, but get a lot of flexibility
I do see this card becoming a viable option, no doubt.
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It'd be too strong if it could damage heroes too
Flame lance will always be 5 mana, this card is much more flexible
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Awesome! Very excited to try this card out
A perfect filler, a card that always curves in both early, mid and late game!
Less awkward turns! yay!