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Title: Underrated Cards
Post by: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on June 11, 2013, 12:12:20 PM
Underrated by price, or play.  Post here, have feedback, blah blah blah.

Start!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Kagain123 on June 11, 2013, 12:21:52 PM
 {Essence Harvest}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Monrodesign on June 11, 2013, 12:22:16 PM
 {Rolling Temblor} "Pure Value" *Evan Erwin voice*
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Jlamb5 on June 11, 2013, 12:25:30 PM
 {Ætherling}.... At $5, once this is played, it so difficult to beat
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Silent1236 on June 11, 2013, 03:31:57 PM
Quote from: CbStrad on June 11, 2013, 12:16:42 PM
{Deadbridge Goliath}, bro. 4 mana for a 5/5 critter? Yes, please

This. I love this card. I'm kinda waitin to see what happens with him once {Thragtusk} rotates
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Frothandslosh on June 11, 2013, 03:52:42 PM
{Disciple of Bolas}

Sphinx's Revelation for five on turn 4? Yes, please.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Rass on June 11, 2013, 03:54:28 PM
 {Island}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Iandtormentor on June 11, 2013, 04:16:58 PM
Quote from: Rass on June 11, 2013, 03:54:28 PM
{Island}
this
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Gorzo on June 11, 2013, 04:33:34 PM
{Skylasher}. Shocked that this little guy isn't seeing more play.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Monrodesign on June 11, 2013, 04:52:30 PM
Quote from: Gorzo on June 11, 2013, 04:33:34 PM
{Skylasher}. Shocked that this little guy isn't seeing more play.

He runs my bug flash deck.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: imthelolrus on June 11, 2013, 07:53:28 PM
 {Lotus Cobra} is a powerful little guy, but hasn't seen much modern play. Hope it does some day.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Wally on June 11, 2013, 08:04:48 PM
Quote from: Kagain123 on June 11, 2013, 12:21:52 PM
{Essence Harvest}

Such a good card.

Its rediculiously awesomeness in my Heartless Summoning deck with some huge creatures.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on June 11, 2013, 08:56:47 PM
{Inner-Flame Acolyte}. Holy crap! I just recently discovered this card when browsing Modern legal beasties. It's really frekin' good! At 3 it's a 4/2 with Haste. Or for 1 it's a sorcery speed Hasty pump. This card is nuts! My latest card crush. The only card in existence that does something even close to it's Evoke cast is {Reckless Charge}, and it's a little better, but it's from Odyssey, so not Modern legal. But other than that there is not a card ever printed that does that much work in terms of hasting up a dude for 1 {R}.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mactitioner on June 11, 2013, 08:58:08 PM
 {Deputy of Acquittals} = awesome sauce
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Xaol on June 11, 2013, 09:13:38 PM
{Silence}! Why doesn't it see more play?!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Dudecore on June 11, 2013, 09:17:04 PM
Quote from: Kagain123 on June 11, 2013, 12:21:52 PM
{Essence Harvest}

I agree with this.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on June 11, 2013, 11:15:14 PM
All the legendary shrines from kamigawa.  Those were surprisingly useful.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Foreplay0333 on June 11, 2013, 11:36:52 PM
 {Stormtide Leviathan}
May cost a lot but when you reanimate him from the graveyard on turn 4 and he stops everything your Oppenent was doing its so funny!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Jlamb5 on June 12, 2013, 02:04:48 AM
{Desecration Denom}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Wingnut on June 12, 2013, 11:33:48 PM
 {Guardian of the Gateless}, especially if made indestructible somehow.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Double-O-Scotch on June 13, 2013, 12:42:06 AM
{giant adephege}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: MisterJH on June 13, 2013, 12:52:47 AM
A favorite of mine? {faithless looting}.. Negative card advantage, sure, but it gets you the answers you need in place of useless land and cumbersome creatures
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: That_Guy on June 13, 2013, 01:36:04 AM
{Unflinching courage}
{Zealous Conscripts}
{Pyrewild Shaman}
{Wild Beastmaster}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on June 13, 2013, 06:49:44 AM
Quote from: That_Guy on June 13, 2013, 01:36:04 AM
{Unflinching courage}
I think there's a few people who know about the |Armadillo Cloak} imposter lol.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Double-O-Scotch on June 13, 2013, 08:24:07 AM
I love how {armadillo cloak} and {unflinching courage} are stackable...lol
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Silent1236 on June 14, 2013, 01:42:17 AM
What the hell did you do, ID? lol
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on June 14, 2013, 12:11:30 PM
Dude wth? I don't even know...
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: imthelolrus on June 14, 2013, 12:28:40 PM
Lolol you broke the thread man :p
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Wackaman9001 on June 14, 2013, 12:34:39 PM
So glad I'm not the only one seeing it, I thought I broke the internet
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on June 14, 2013, 12:55:51 PM
Wow...
Apparently the mention of {Armadillo Cloak} breaks things.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on June 14, 2013, 12:58:26 PM
Yeah, it's that powerful.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: MisterJH on June 14, 2013, 01:06:25 PM
That sounds like {mikaeus the unhallowed}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on June 14, 2013, 01:07:27 PM
Quote from: Taysby on June 14, 2013, 01:03:59 PM
It's just when {armadillo cloak} and {unflinching courage} are mentioned together that breaks things.

{death's presence} is under rated.

And the black enchantment from rtr that says, whenever a create you don't control dies, return it to the battlefield under your control with a +1+1 counter
{grave betrayal} would be that, and I run that in my grim-grin EDH.  It's fun when you steal someone's {consecrated sphinx}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Iandtormentor on June 14, 2013, 01:08:49 PM
Quote from: Taysby on June 14, 2013, 01:03:59 PM
It's just when {armadillo cloak} and {unflinching courage} are mentioned together that breaks things.

{death's presence} is under rated.

And the black enchantment from rtr that says, whenever a create you don't control dies, return it to the battlefield under your control with a +1+1 counter
I disagree with both  {Grave Betrayal} and  {Death's Presence} bc they cost waaaaaay to much maybe if grave and presence was like 5...
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on June 14, 2013, 01:12:03 PM
Whoever stickied this, thanks. :)

I'm sorry if I accidentalied stickied this.  I can't tell if I did.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mlerner12 on June 15, 2013, 12:16:24 AM
 {Omniscience}, even though its expensive, think of everything you could do with it. {Enter the Infinite} is a perfect combo!

C-C-COMBO BREAKER

Sorry, I had to do it.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Monrodesign on June 15, 2013, 02:27:45 AM
 {Cyclonic Rift}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Nissassagame on June 15, 2013, 09:06:01 AM
Krenko, Mob Boss
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Iandtormentor on June 15, 2013, 09:52:48 AM
Quote from: Nissassagame on June 15, 2013, 09:06:01 AM
Krenko, Mob Boss
I thought this guy was rated pretty high...?
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Vampyvyrus on June 15, 2013, 10:10:15 AM
Am I the only one who loves  {Deathrite Shaman}?
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on June 15, 2013, 10:14:36 AM
Quote from: Vampyvyrus on June 15, 2013, 10:10:15 AM
Am I the only one who loves  {Deathrite Shaman}?
Many do, trust me that is NOT underrated. :)
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Trunksthemighty on June 15, 2013, 03:50:55 PM
 {War Falcon}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Silent1236 on June 15, 2013, 03:53:40 PM
Quote from: Trunksthemighty on June 15, 2013, 03:50:55 PM
{War Falcon}

Hmmmm. T1 white weenie play with that seems neat.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Danrulz on June 15, 2013, 09:09:49 PM
 {Vraska the Unseen}
It is all in the -7. All in the -7
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Silent1236 on June 15, 2013, 11:06:45 PM
Quote from: Potticus on June 15, 2013, 09:10:45 PM
Quote from: Monrodesign on June 15, 2013, 02:27:45 AM
{Cyclonic Rift}

Card is very very good. Gets rid of assemble the legion. As a control player this saves me a lot

I actually really like this card.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mlerner12 on June 15, 2013, 11:07:58 PM
Yeah, I really need to get it.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Crapshooter on June 16, 2013, 12:38:43 AM
 {Renounce the Guilds} quickly becoming an all-star for me, so good!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mlerner12 on June 16, 2013, 12:47:11 AM
 {Nivmagus Elemental} with  {Talrand, Sky Summoner} or talrand with  {Runechanter's Pike} are all great, but even better in these combos.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 02:18:34 AM
 {Sun Droplet}
I find it useful when I'm at school having a full table 8 person multiplayer free for all.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 04:26:20 PM
If the elemental is removing your instants and sorceries from the graveyard you're lowering runechanter's bonus?
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Xaol on June 16, 2013, 04:48:06 PM
Quote from: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 04:26:20 PM
If the elemental is removing your instants and sorceries from the graveyard you're lowering runechanter's bonus?
Elemental doesn't work like that.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 04:57:52 PM
Sorry I was thinking if they were in your graveyard it still counted as under your control
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Xaol on June 16, 2013, 06:40:41 PM
Quote from: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 04:57:52 PM
Sorry I was thinking if they were in your graveyard it still counted as under your control
The elemental's ability only works with spells that you've cast, but haven't resolved yet (are on the stack)
Title: Re: Underrated CardI
Post by: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 06:56:34 PM
That's weird timing. So basically you're using up all your mana to not even use your spells to put a few +1/+1's on him?
Title: Re: Underrated CardI
Post by: Keyeto on June 16, 2013, 07:02:27 PM
Quote from: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 06:56:34 PM
That's weird timing. So basically you're using up all your mana to not even use your spells to put a few +1/+1's on him?
It's pretty decent when fighting control decks. If your spell is about to get countered, why not just exile it and pump him up instead? It's not the most applicable of abilities, but it has its uses.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 07:06:49 PM
Yeah...alright I guess that makes sense. Can his ability be used at instant speed?
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: MisterJH on June 16, 2013, 07:13:16 PM
His ability isnt exactly 'used' as you please. When you cast a spell, it goes on the stack. Then, before it resolves you may decide to exile it, and instead add +1/+1 counters. If no spells are on the stack, his ability cannot be used at all.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 07:21:55 PM
But like say they play a counter spell and they are both on the stack. Can you exile and fizzle their spell?
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Silent1236 on June 16, 2013, 07:27:04 PM
Yep
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Destore117 on June 16, 2013, 08:00:15 PM
Ok Then that's pretty nice :)
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: That_Guy on June 17, 2013, 01:49:10 AM
{Nature's Will}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Langer on June 17, 2013, 07:48:55 AM
 {Hunter's Insight}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mlerner12 on June 17, 2013, 09:01:19 AM
{necropolis regent}!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Malachiracer on June 17, 2013, 05:09:24 PM
I would love to see  {Bloodlord of Vaasgoth} get more play
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on June 17, 2013, 08:13:57 PM
Quote from: Malachiracer on June 17, 2013, 05:09:24 PM
I would love to see  {Bloodlord of Vaasgoth} get more play
I wish too!  It'd make mine worth more. :D
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Iandtormentor on June 18, 2013, 01:22:29 PM
Quote from: KangaRod on June 18, 2013, 12:16:15 PM
{Ash Zealot} is such a boss. I don't understand why it doesn't get play in modern RDW decks. Hell, it doesn't even make the cuts in some standard RDW shells.
whattttt????? That's crazy!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Double-O-Scotch on June 19, 2013, 02:31:05 PM
{brown ouphe} ftw
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Iandtormentor on June 19, 2013, 02:51:50 PM
Quote from: Double-O-Scotch on June 19, 2013, 02:31:05 PM
{brown ouphe} ftw
:/
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Vampyvyrus on June 19, 2013, 11:32:18 PM
 {Giant Adephage} I love this card. Idk if its exactly underrated but it sells very cheap
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Trunksthemighty on June 21, 2013, 10:04:24 AM
 {Tyrant of Discord}. With rites and resto angel being so popular he seems so good!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mlerner12 on June 21, 2013, 10:07:44 AM
I kind of want to say {time walk} but I don't know if it's the truth...
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Double-O-Scotch on June 21, 2013, 10:09:36 AM
{time walk} is NOT underrated. It's just plain great. It is P9 after all...
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mlerner12 on June 21, 2013, 10:11:06 AM
It is underplayed since its not legal in any format...
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Iandtormentor on June 21, 2013, 10:32:16 AM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on June 21, 2013, 10:11:06 AM
It is underplayed since its not legal in any format...
true. True
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: That_Guy on July 06, 2013, 10:25:03 PM
{Viashino Racketeer}, honestly what is so bad about a 3cmc 2/1 that lets you cycle a card?
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: TheRagingMage on July 06, 2013, 10:41:16 PM
{Glint hawk}.  Especially with {Memnite}.  First turn 1/1 and 2/2 flyer.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Vampyvyrus on July 09, 2013, 01:26:42 AM
{counterlash} counter any creature and cast a free emrekul...ill allow it!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Apathy Reactor on July 09, 2013, 02:41:45 AM
 {Free-Range Chicken}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: TheRagingMage on July 09, 2013, 09:15:49 AM
Not nearly as good as {Mesa Chicken} or {Cheatyface}.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Apathy Reactor on July 09, 2013, 11:25:33 AM
Cheatyface is a good one
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Malachiracer on July 09, 2013, 02:19:40 PM
 {B.F.M. (Big Furry Monster Left)} {B.F.M. (Big Furry Monster Right)}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Apathy Reactor on July 09, 2013, 02:34:22 PM
have fun with your mana ramp black
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Commodorebean on July 09, 2013, 02:48:38 PM
Duskmantle seer
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Malachiracer on July 09, 2013, 03:42:08 PM
 {Tormented Soul}
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: JustAWalrus on July 09, 2013, 03:56:42 PM
I think players dont like to leave their comfort zones, we have the cards to make awesome deck but if a card isnt in a tier 1 deck we assume it's crap. All we do is stick to our {boros reckoner}s and {geist of saint traft}s if somebody built their own awesome deck and bashed peoples faces in with it at a pro tour or grand prix these cards would see more play.
I run 4 {hound of griselbrand} in my mono red and turn 5 madcap skills + 3 mana bloodrush guy for +5/+1 and bash in for 20 if they only have 1 creature or 10 if they have 2-3. Its awesome but underated considering it sees no play and you can get ahold of 4 for a dollar
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Apathy Reactor on July 09, 2013, 08:27:34 PM
Quote from: Malachiracer on July 09, 2013, 03:42:08 PM
{Tormented Soul}
I both use and have been killed by that card many a time
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Moss on July 11, 2013, 06:51:04 PM
Give//Take. Only using give. I have heard many people say paying three mana for three +1/+1 counters is crap. But supplement it with Vorel of the Hull Clade or Corpsejack menace or both and it's nasty.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: TezzereT on July 11, 2013, 09:54:15 PM
Don't know if its posted yet or not, but {liquimetal coating} is pretty busted, and {vault skirge} i love this little guy, 1st turn skirge, second turn {phyresis} then a third turn {dark favor}, she's all over but the crying
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Apathy Reactor on July 11, 2013, 11:44:59 PM
my  {Shock} would have already taken care of that ;)
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mikefrompluto on July 12, 2013, 12:00:20 AM
Quote from: IceScythe on July 11, 2013, 11:44:59 PM
my  {Shock} would have already taken care of that ;)

You play the "No I'll play this card to nerf your combo" game and then you don't even mention the most powerful one drop in red ({Lightning Bolt}?!) Get outta heeeeere!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: TezzereT on July 12, 2013, 08:04:04 AM
Thats all well and good, but what are you gonna do about my fourth turn obliterator? Haha mr. Burny pants
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: rarehuntertay on July 12, 2013, 11:05:01 AM
Quote from: TezzereT on July 12, 2013, 08:04:04 AM
Thats all well and good, but what are you gonna do about my fourth turn obliterator? Haha mr. Burny pants
{Wrack with Madness}?
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Apathy Reactor on July 12, 2013, 11:18:36 AM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on July 12, 2013, 12:00:20 AM
Quote from: IceScythe on July 11, 2013, 11:44:59 PM
my  {Shock} would have already taken care of that ;)

You play the "No I'll play this card to nerf your combo" game and then you don't even mention the most powerful one drop in red ({Lightning Bolt}?!) Get outta heeeeere!
,_, that's because I don't HAVE a lightning bolt, and btw I had to deal with a 9/9 with annihilator 2, I killed it with a {Bloodpyre Elemental} and an {Inferno} and board wiped at the same time ;)
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mikefrompluto on July 12, 2013, 12:03:48 PM
Quote from: IceScythe on July 12, 2013, 11:18:36 AM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on July 12, 2013, 12:00:20 AM
Quote from: IceScythe on July 11, 2013, 11:44:59 PM
my  {Shock} would have already taken care of that ;)

You play the "No I'll play this card to nerf your combo" game and then you don't even mention the most powerful one drop in red ({Lightning Bolt}?!) Get outta heeeeere!
,_, that's because I don't HAVE a lightning bolt, and btw I had to deal with a 9/9 with annihilator 2, I killed it with a {Bloodpyre Elemental} and an {Inferno} and board wiped at the same time ;)

Invest in the bolts, son!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mlerner12 on July 16, 2013, 12:27:57 PM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on July 12, 2013, 11:05:01 AM
Quote from: TezzereT on July 12, 2013, 08:04:04 AM
Thats all well and good, but what are you gonna do about my fourth turn obliterator? Haha mr. Burny pants
{Wrack with Madness}?

{Oblivion Ring.}. Best card in the GAME!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Mlerner12 on July 16, 2013, 12:34:27 PM
Quote from: CbStrad on July 16, 2013, 12:31:42 PM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on July 16, 2013, 12:27:57 PM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on July 12, 2013, 11:05:01 AM
Quote from: TezzereT on July 12, 2013, 08:04:04 AM
Thats all well and good, but what are you gonna do about my fourth turn obliterator? Haha mr. Burny pants
{Wrack with Madness}?

{Oblivion Ring.}. Best card in the GAME!
Please. {Swords to Plowshares} ;P
[/quote

Please. {Goblin Test Pilot}.
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Silent1236 on July 16, 2013, 01:38:57 PM
Quote from: CbStrad on July 16, 2013, 12:31:42 PM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on July 16, 2013, 12:27:57 PM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on July 12, 2013, 11:05:01 AM
Quote from: TezzereT on July 12, 2013, 08:04:04 AM
Thats all well and good, but what are you gonna do about my fourth turn obliterator? Haha mr. Burny pants
{Wrack with Madness}?

{Oblivion Ring.}. Best card in the GAME!
Please. {Swords to Plowshares} ;P

Nay!  {Path to Exile}!
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Apathy Reactor on July 16, 2013, 05:02:55 PM
a few days ago i was killed by a door to nothingness...
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Destore117 on July 16, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
Ouch ;-;
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Destore117 on July 16, 2013, 05:21:30 PM
Could be worse could be killed in a multiplayer game with 2  {Odds // Ends} copying and countering 3rd players door to nothingness. And then casting it on you....that would be the most unfun way to lose...
Title: Re: Underrated Cards
Post by: Apathy Reactor on July 17, 2013, 12:17:32 AM
😎 Deal with it