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Flavor: They're called WATCHERS, not EXPLORERS, for a reason.

I think this is the first time Harbinger Celestia was actually useful lol.

Flavor: This is why you shouldn't shout your attacks out loud.

Please refrain from creating multiple threads in the same topic.

Flavor: To many guns? No way, you just aren't holding them properly!

Handing out +1/+1 buffs like candy. Don Han'cho's dream come true.

Flavor: "I don't remember seeing those tentacles yesterday..."

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Yes definitely!  Landing a Treespeaker even on 2 or 3 Treants really shifts the tempo in your favor.  I'm running a Token Druid list (mostly my own) that takes advantage of Treant synergy. 

 Completely agree. Swapping in a Treespeaker and a Mulchmuncher and focusing more on tempo rather than wide boards has gone a long way with the deck. Gave me the extra push to rank 5 and beyond as a result.

• Dr. Boom's Scheme - “We did it! We blew up the vault!” “You mean the vault door?” “Oh. The doooor…”

To be honest this only seems to encourage the suspicion that this was a different card previously.

Rogue class card?

If anyone knows how to warp a deck, its definitely Valeera.

And with Myras Unstable element here, it makes me seriously consider MalyRogue's return. Only thing that'll hold it back is how long it may take to play this. Deck may be too slow, but we never know.

I keep looking back at this card for the neutral set. This card will probably be the meta defining neutral of the set.

Well played Rager... well played.

Welcome to the new Legendary Tier Crafting Guide!
SEE POST BELOW FOR WILD-ONLY SETS AND CHECK OUT THIS THREAD FOR EPIC CARDS.

This thread is to be a home for legendary crafting advice. If you are not sure which legendary you should craft next, this is the place to ask! We only recommend disenchanting golden versions of legenary cards until you know you will not buy more packs from the corresponding set. Keeping even the worst legendaries will increase your chance of getting a good one next time due to the no-duplicate rule. We will try our best to stay on top of the meta-game with updates, and hope this thread can be a valuable resource for new and veteran players alike to make better decisions with your dust!

OBS: ANY FEEDBACK PLACING THE NEW LEGENDARIES IN THE CORRECT TIERS WILL BE APPRECIATED!

Disclaimer: A tier list like this can never please everyone; the meta game is dynamic. If you think a card is in the wrong tier, please explain and provide links to deck lists or other data to support your claim.

Please note that some of the cards may not be craftable, and are received through adventures or rewards.

* = Recently updated

** = Effected by recent changes

 = Editor's choice smart crafts.

 = Safe to dust

Only sure things, we can certainly say; these are the kings of the meta today.

  - Ashes of Outland
**Kayn Sunfury - Staple in Tempo Demon Hunter, very good winrate.
**Metamorphosis - Staple in Tempo Demon Hunter, very good winrate.
Soul Mirror - Very strong AOE for all priest decks.
**Shadowjeweler Hanar NERF INCOMING - Staple in Galakrond secret rogue.
Zixor, Apex Predator - Staple in Highlander and Dragon hunter.

GAW - Galakrond's Awakening
Sky Gen'ral Kragg - Staple in all quest decks, even in Wild.
The Amazing Reno - Strong card in Highlander mage.

 - Descent of Dragons
Ancharrr* - Staple in most warrior decks, very good winrate at higher ranks.
Dragonqueen Alexstrasza - Great card for highlander decks from several classes.
Flik Skyshiv - Important removal tool for all rogue decks.
Galakrond, the Nightmare* - Buildarond in highlander and pure deathrattle decks.
Dragonbane* - Staple in most hunter decks.
Kronx Dragonhoof - Staple in several powerful Galakrond decks for many classes.
Murozond the Infinite - Staple in highlander and Galakrond priest.
Veranus - Staple in all hunter decks except popular face.

- Saviors of Uldum
Dinotamer Brann - Buildaround in Highlander hunter.
Siamat - Versatile neutral playable in many different decks, notably highlander ones.
Zephrys the Great - Staple in highlander (and other) decks for many classes

 - Rise of Shadows
Heistbaron Togwaggle - Staple in Galakrond rogue.

 - Classic
Alexstrasza* - Staple in several dragon decks and spell combo decks, playable in most control decks.
**Altruis the Outcast* - Staple in Tempo Demon Hunter.
Edwin VanCleef* - Staple in most Rogue decks.
Grommash Hellscream* - Strong finisher in aggro and tempo based warrior decks.
Malygos* - Buildaround combo card used in Warlock, Rogue and Druid.

A twist or an answer to take for a spin. An off-metamancer will need one to win.

  - Ashes of Outland
Akama - Playable in most rogue decks, notably highlander ones.
Astromancer Solarian - Staple in Highlander mage.
Evocation - Staple in Highlander and no minion mage.
Kael'thas Sunstrider - Staple in several spell heavy decks, played by many classes.
Kanrethad Ebonlocke - Staple in zoolock.
Keli'dan the Breaker -  Staple in Galakrond Warlock.
Kargath Bladefist* - Playabe in Enrage and Bomb warrior.
Lady Liadrin - Good card in Pure paladin.
Maiev Shadowsong* - Very flexible removal, performing well in decks from many classes.
Murgur Murgurgle - Staple in Pure, Libram and Murloc paladin.
Reliquary of Souls - Staple in Resurrect and Highlander priest.
Teron Gorefiend* - Playable in egg warrior, zoolock and deathrattle face hunter.

- Descent of Dragons
Deathwing, Mad Aspect - Strong card in Galakrond warrior, playable in highlander pirate decks.
Frizz Kindleroost - Staple in most dragon decks.
Galakrond, the Wretched - Buildaround in both Zoo and Handlock decks.
Galakrond, the Unspeakable* - Staple in highlander and Galakrond priest.
Malygos, Aspect of Magic - Playable in Highlander mage.
Mindflayer Kaahrj* - Playable in Highlander and Galakrond priest. 
Ysera, Unleashed - Playable Embiggen and Quest druid.

- Saviors of Uldum
Activate the Obelisk - Staple in quest resurrect priest.
Corrupt the Waters - Playable Galakrond decks, winrate much lower since the nerfs. 
High Priest Amet - Staple in several priest decks.
Reno the Relicologist - Staple in several slower mage decks.
Supreme Archaeology - Malygos quest warlock has seen a surge.
Vessina - Good card in faster shaman decks, including quest ones.

 - Rise of Shadows
Archmage Vargoth - Strong synergies in many decks, notably token druid.
Archivist Elysiana - Playable in slower decks as anti-control tech.
Blastmaster Boom - Staple in bomb warrior decks.
Catrina Muerte - Staple in quest resurrect and combo priest.
Kalecgos -Staple in highlander and Khadgar dragon mage.
Madame Lazul - Near staple in highlander priest.

 - Classic
Harrison Jones - Evergreen neutral tech card, but is very meta dependent.
Natalie Seline - Staple in Highlander priest, playable in most priest decks.
Nethrandamus - Playable in most DH decks, but currently lacks synergies with the class.
Tirion Fordring - Staple mech paladin, playable in any slower paladin deck.
Ysera - Strong, slow neutral value card.

Craft for something specific, or time to relax; but these are terrific, if you find them in packs.

 - Ashes of Outland
Archspore Msshi'fn - Playable in several druid decks, but not staple in any.
Beastmaster Leoroxx - Sees play in several archetypes, usually with King Krush
Magtheridon - Sees some play in several classes, notable synergy with Hellfire
**The Lurker Below - RECENTLY BUFFED Playable in most shaman decks.

GAW - Galakrond's Awakening:
Grand Lackey Erkh - Playable in zoolock and highlander warrior.

- Descent of Dragons
Dragonrider Talritha - Playable in pure paladin.
Galakrond, the Tempest - Galakrond Shaman was severely hit by nerfs but is still playable.
Galakrond, the Unbreakable - Has a low overall winrate, is stronger in wild.
Valdris Felgorge* - Struggles in the current meta but has potential for the future. See Wild section.
Shu'ma* - Staple in quest hunter, playable in token druid. 

- Saviors of Uldum
Activate the Obelisk* - Staple in quest resurrect priest.
Corrupt the Waters* - Playable Galakrond decks, winrate much lower since the nerfs. 
Dark Pharaoh Tekahn - Playable in zoolock.
Elise the Enlightened  Playable in Quest druid, especially the Malygos version.
King Phaoris - Was stronger earlier, might get more support in the future.
Octosari - Sees play in Tempo warrior and murloc paladin and might find new homes in the future.
Untapped Potential - Quest druid is not very strong nor common currently.
Sir Finley of the Sands - Staple in Tip the Scales decks, playable in others.

 - Rise of Shadows
Barista Lynchen - Playable in battlecry heavy decks, notably Galakrond and Highlander ones.
Jepetto Joybuzz - Staple in Malygos freeze mage, combo potential.
Keeper Stalladris - Playable in several druid decks but is not a staple in any of them currently.
Khadgar - Struggles to find a home after the Conjurer's Calling nerf.
Scargil - Staple in murloc shaman.
Swampqueen Hagatha - Staple in Murloc shaman, lower winrate after the SoU release.
Zayle, Shadow Cloak - Interresting card but some of his decks are pretty weak.

 - Classic
Bloodmage Thalnos - Strong neutral card, playable in a variety of decks.
Brightwing - Playable in slower decks with Dragon synergy, notably mage and Shaman.
Captain Greenskin - Playable in card in Pirate warrior and Tempo rogue.
Cenarius - Nice pick fo several decks, but druid has better options.
King Krush - Playable in highlander hunter and often played with Beastmaster Leoroxx.
Onyxia - Playable in dragon decks.

They're not influential, and their niches are small, but they might have potential, or break a tavern brawl!

 - Ashes of Outland
Al'ar* - Niche card for creative players, low winrate.
Bulwark of Azzinoth* - Niche card for defensive warriors, but very easy to play around. Low winrate.
Lady Vashj* - Playable in several archetypes, but will likely weaken your deck.
Ysiel Windsinger* - Could be demoted to tier 5 as there are better combo enablers. Low winrate.

GAW - Galakrond's Awakening:
The Fist of Ra-den* - Niche tech for Highlander and Galakrond Shaman.

- Descent of Dragons
Bandersmosh* - Playable in most shaman decks, but is in a weak class currently.
Chenvaala - Sees niche play in cyclone mage.
Goru the Mightree* - Staple in treant token druid, is not played much currently.
Nithogg - Slow card, sees niche play in Galakrond  and experimental decks
Nozdormu the Timeless - Playable in Libram paladin.
Sathrovarr* - Sees little play after the standard rotation, maybe except greedy druid decks.
Waxadred - Sees niche play in Galakrond and Deathrattle rogue, low overall winrate.
Zzeraku the Warped* - Struggles in the current meta but has potential for the future.

- Saviors of Uldum
Anka, the Buried* - Has synergies in some decks, but a low overall winrate.
Armagedillo - Very low win and playrate currently.
Bazaar Burglary* - Every game will be different with this archetype, but it has a low winrate.
Colossus of the Moon - Sees niche play in Big paladin and slow control decks.
Hack the System - New quest warrior has a low winrate so far.
Making Mummies* - Quest paladin is very weak in the current meta.
Raid the Sky Temple - New quest mage has a low winrate so far.
Unseal the Vault* - Quest hunter truggles among much stronger decks from the class.

 - Rise of Shadows
Arch-Villain Rafaam - Playable in zoolock and other decks but low winrate after the SoU expansion.
Chef Nomi* - Struggles to find a home in the current meta.
Commander Rhyssa - Staple in Secret and Secret Mech paladin, low current playrate.
Lucentbark - Playable in Highlander Quest druid.
Nozari - Unique effect, playable in Dragon paladin but very low winrate.
Oblivitron* - Struggle to find a home after standard rotation, might be viable with future mechs.
The Boom Reaver - Staple in Big warrior, low winrate.
Vereesa Windrunner - Staple in Malygos hunter, playable in several spell heavy decks.

 - Classic
Al'Akir the Windlord - Flexible classic card, currently in a struggeling class.
Archmage Antonidas - Struggles to find a home in the current meta.
Baron Geddon - Sees little play in the current meta.
Cairne Bloodhoof* - Playable in deathrattle and midrange decks, low win and playrate.
Deathwing - Playable in Big warrior, surprise tech in Mech paladin and other decks.
High Inquisitor Whitemane - Sees niche play in murloc paladin, win more card, low playrate.
King Mukla - Playable in embiggen druid.
Xavius - Has seen play in token- and demon decks, very low playrate.
Lord Jaraxxus - Staple in handlock which is a niche deck in the current meta.
The Black Knight* - Very meta dependant tech card.
Tinkmaster Overspark -  Sees some play as neutral transform tech.

You might keep'em just - to open one of each kind, but a golden one is dust, please don't look behind

 - Rise of Shadows
Fel Lord Betrug - Staple in weak Plot Twist warlocks, T4 in Wild.
Tak Nozwhisker - Playable in Thief and Pogo-Hopper rogue, very low winrate.

 - Classic
Gruul - Very slow card
Hogger - Weak to AOE, has seen play in token decks and control warrior.
Lorewalker Cho - Meme card, needed for the longest hearthstone turn ever.
Millhouse Manastorm - A liability.
Nat Pagle - Outclassed by Novice Engineer.
Nozdormu - Meme card, can be a nice find from discover effects.
The Beast - A liability.

Ranking changelog The Year of the Phoenix/Dragon:

If you are a new player looking for a quick way to improve your collection, here is a list of powerful neutral commons and rares which fit in many decks. For epics, please consult the dedicated thread.

 For details on how Standard will rotate, check out this thread!

References

The list has been assembled by using data from:

• hsreplay.net, 
• hearthstonetopdecks.com,
• Discussions within the previous hearthpwn mod team

Thanks SnoderFaner, LightBrain, Tad30s, Skyi101, Th3D4rkL0rd, FrostyFeetEU, Fluxflashor and all posters who make suggestions in this thread to keep it updated!

Special thanks to Chimera for images and formatting.

it’s not as good as you think it is. You have to draw it, play it and then draw dragons and then play these dragons. It’s greedy. When a tempo/aggro deck can be lethal on turn 4-6. You be dead before you draw it half of the time.

This is always the case on new expansions then aggro regins supreme.

A few other points to add to discussion already (cba doing math):

At 4 mana, chance to be drawn by/on t4 significantly higher than having keleseth on t2.

The chance of drawing a dragon that has been discounted (as this only affects your deck) on curve after playing this card is moderate.

The chance of having drawn key discount targets before being able to play this is moderate.

A two mana discount on a dragon is significant, but nowhere near as impactful as current mana cheats (Fleshshaper / Mutate, etc.).

Keleseth presented a consistent increase in pressure for aggresive decks. This card offers some spike/ramp potential but will give opponents until ~t6/7 to generate a response (except in druid). This opens up plenty of counterplay opportunities.

The statline is interesting as decks that aim for board control will usually prefer to deal with a 5/4 than a 4/5, however this statline trades up (though 5 health is generally not seen as significant).

Overall this will be a strong card that will see play, though I'm not sure it will be as broken and nerf-worthy as some think.

Yes definitely!  Landing a Treespeaker even on 2 or 3 Treants really shifts the tempo in your favor.  I'm running a Token Druid list (mostly my own) that takes advantage of Treant synergy. 

Given the picture and the flavor text I always expected it to be a whirlwind type effect.

Similar in visuals to one of Dr. Boom, Mad Genius hero power KABOOM! however it just blows all minions up.

As you beat me to it by a few seconds, I guess I'll just take your thread for myself! Mine is an evil laugh!

cute

Definetly not sleeping on this one. Muckmorpher and such.might make this strong.