Update 6:45 PM EDT: A new hunter card has been revealed - Forlorn Stalker
Update 1:20 PM EDT: Kno has revealed his card on stream - Shadowcaster!
Update 12:46 PM EDT: Added the official blog reveal of Khadgar. Confirmed not purchasable on other devices.
New Rogue Card Reveal - Shadowcaster
Kno has revealed his card from the card reveal voting, Shadowcaster!
Two cards remain in this week's card reveal vote, and it's between Amaz and Tiddler Celestial. We recommend voting for Tiddler whose card looks like Princess Huhuran from the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, a possible legendary card!
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New Mage Hero - Khadgar!
A new Mage hero has arrived, but only on iOS and only purchasable from now until April 24th. Yes, this is the third Mage hero that is now available. Khadgar can be played on any device after purchasing him on iOS.
The promotion is a limited time and all proceeds will be going to the World Wildlife Fund. We are not sure if he will later come out under a non-promotional price.
Khadgar's Emotes
- CONCEDE - Well done. You win.
- ERROR_FULL_MINIONS - I have too many minions.
- ERROR_GENERIC - I cannot do that.
- ERROR_HAND_FULL - My hand is full!
- ERROR_I_ATTACKED - I already attacked.
- ERROR_JUST_PLAYED - Give that minion a turn to get ready.
- ERROR_MINION_ATTACKED - That minion already attacked.
- ERROR_NEED_MANA - I don't have enough Mana.
- ERROR_NEED_WEAPON - I need a weapon.
- ERROR_PLAY - I can't play that.
- ERROR_STEALTH - I cannot target Stealthed minions.
- ERROR_TARGET - That's not a valid target.
- ERROR_TAUNT - A minion with Taunt is in the way.
- GOOD_GAME - Well, now. This was a good game!
- GREETINGS - Greetings, fellow seeker of truth.
- LOW_CARDS - I'm almost out of cards.
- LUNAR_NEW_YEAR - Greetings, fellow seeker of truth.
- MIRROR_START - May we learn much together.
- NO_CARDS - I'm out of cards!
- OOPS - Oh my. Oops.
- SORRY - Oh, dear. Sorry.
- START - Knowledge is power.
- THANKS - Thank you, my friend.
- THINK1 - Hmm...
- THINK2 - Observe and reflect...
- THINK3 - There must be a way...
- THREATEN - Time for a lesson, insolent pup!
- TIMER - Look at the time!
- WELL_PLAYED - Well played.
- WINTERVEIL_GREETINGS - Happy Feast of Winter Veil!
Khadgar - Hero Music
Khadgar - Emotes & Effects
Khadgar - Quick In-Game Preview
April Card Back Render
April's ranked reward card back feature's Yogg!
Khadgar Announcement
Quote from BlizzardThe Archmage Khadgar is a well-known hero to the denizens of Azeroth! Once Medivh’s apprentice, now he’s renowned as one of the most powerful Mages in history! Whether battling against shadowy councils, or holding the line against unwelcome iron incursions, Khadgar is always a staunch guardian of Azeroth and the entities that call it home.
Do you want to be a hero like Khadgar? Here’s your chance!
Blizzard Entertainment, Apple, and WWF are working together to protect life on our planet. From now until April 24, Apple customers* will be able to purchase the Khadgar hero from the in-game Hearthstone shop for $4.99 USD ($7.99 AUD). Not only will you be able to harness arcane power untold, but you’ll be doing your part to save the planet! WWF will receive 100% of the proceeds from the purchase of Khadgar. Aid them in their heroic quest to protect the natural world.
Alternate heroes replace your existing class hero, and allow you to play Hearthstone as one Azeroth’s legendary characters. Add Khadgar to your Hearthstone collection today, and show your support for WWF by using the hashtag #AppsforEarth!
*Khadgar is only available to purchase on iOS devices, but once added to your collection, he can be played on any device.
Official Patch Notes
Quote from Blizzard
- Khadgar is the latest hero to join the tavern fun; Once Medivh's apprentice, now he's renowned as one of the most powerful Mages in history!
- From now until April 24 PDT, you're able to purchase the Khadgar hero from the in-game Hearthstone shop. Not only will you get a new mage hero, you'll also be doing your part to save the planet! WWF will receive 100% of the proceeds from the purchase of Khadgar #AppsforEarth.
- Khadgar is only available to purchase on iOS devices, but once unlocked, he can be played on any device.
- The following card back has been added:
- Clutch of Yogg-Saron — Acquired at the end of the month by reaching Rank 20 or higher in Ranked Play mode during the month of April 2016.
- Paladin Deck Recipe has been updated.
- Alleria will no longer use Lady Liadrin's entrance animation when starting a game.
- Fixed various audio, graphical, and UI issues.
Blizzard has discussed this and there's already so many cards, adding another class would be a huge challenge because of balancing everything. Balance is part of the reason they're introducing the new Standard and Wild formats.
A new class would take a complete overhaul. You'd need to have full sets of class cards for all previous expansions for Wild and Arena. Blizzard wouldn't just give so many cards away, and they can't retroactively put them into packs because old sets won't be available, not to mention opening packs you've already gotten what you needed from in search of new cards would be horrible. Because of this, the older the game gets, the less feasible adding a class becomes.
Fun Fact: The Hearthstone logo on iOS currently has a green background instead of a blue one
I can confirm that golden mage doesn't work in arena with Khadgar
Not only Khadgar. This is known bug: custom skins isn't working properly with golden Heroes in the Arena.
His artwork is aweful. Look at this tiny head on this massive robe ... Did anyone tell the game designers that the 1st april was 2 weeks ago?
-2 and no arguments from the fanboys ... i fcking love this community!
Third mage? iOS only?
Time for a lesson, insolent pup!
I like the cards, I don't like the hero being apple exclusive...
Blizzard do not make a penny off this.
The Promotion is led by Apple and features multiple iOS games not just Hearthstone.
Jesus wept you lot sure can whine.
I have only had a chance to play 3 games as him and I am 3 - 0 .
When it's Khadgar, mulligan for Nozdormu Kappa
It's an Apple led promotion. There's nothing stopping you donating to the WWF of your own accord.
Not bad :-)
This is really disappointing, i have no friends with IOS devices. I know Apple came to Blizzard but isn't Khadgar owned by Blizzard so can't they release this for Android and PC to help get more money for the charity? With 40 million playing Hearthstone (most of them being on computer) there will be lots of people willing to pay $5 for Khadgar to help a good cause. I always like helping with charity I bought almost every WoW pet during it's charity event, I hope blizz maybe can make others have a chance.
There is nearly 1 billion active IPHONES in the last 2 months, let alone ALL kind of ios devices... You clearly know someone with one ..
You must live under a rock 😂😂
nice.
Borrow your friend's or go to apple store, install hearthstone and redeem a prepaid card on a freshly made itune account then make the purchase
Tbh, the hero portrait seems kinda bland/ boring. The hero power animation looks freaking amazing tho.
In fact, as a Canadian, packs are cheaper on Android, they are 49.99 CAD ( no taxes ) for 40 packs
on apple its 69.99 CAD + taxes
so while i love using the greater hardware from Apple, i borrow my neighbor's crappy android when i make card purchases