Group Consensus pt. 3

[Spikepit]

Is {Alms Beast} a good card? Why?

[Gorzo]

In the right deck, yes. Paired with {Erebos, God of the Dead}, it's a 6/6 for 4 mana with no downside. That's pretty handy.

Erebos aside, I'm not sure. A 6/6 that forces chump blocks is pretty nice, but the lifegain clause can be a real nuisance. In a constructed format, I really can't get a feel for it. Unless, of course, I'm pairing it with stuff to negate that lifelink thing (Erebos, first strike, unblockable, etc)

[Birdbrain]

In the right deck, yes. Paired with {Erebos, God of the Dead}, it's a 6/6 for 4 mana with no downside. That's pretty handy.

Erebos aside, I'm not sure. A 6/6 that forces chump blocks is pretty nice, but the lifegain clause can be a real nuisance. In a constructed format, I really can't get a feel for it. Unless, of course, I'm pairing it with stuff to negate that lifelink thing (Erebos, first strike, unblockable, etc)

isnt there a card that turns life gain into life loss, or am I just crazy?

[iTzTowelie404]

In the right deck, yes. Paired with {Erebos, God of the Dead}, it's a 6/6 for 4 mana with no downside. That's pretty handy.

Erebos aside, I'm not sure. A 6/6 that forces chump blocks is pretty nice, but the lifegain clause can be a real nuisance. In a constructed format, I really can't get a feel for it. Unless, of course, I'm pairing it with stuff to negate that lifelink thing (Erebos, first strike, unblockable, etc)

isnt there a card that turns life gain into life loss, or am I just crazy?

I think there is, but not in standard.

[Mlerner12]

I do not like it. Yes, it is a 6/6 for 4, which would be very good. However, they gain life whenever they block it or get blocked by it. Against tokens, that is extremely bad, but against low-creature decks it is... Less bad. If you can give unblockable or get Erebos it is better, but it is normally not good. Just my 2¢
Note: I greatly prefer {Vexing Devil}. 4/3 for 1 is amazing, although they can pay 4 life (a pretty sizable loss for T1) to sac. Just my 2¢, again. 4¢ total.

[DirtyMustachio]

Says what's up with {aqueous form} , {gods willing} or {brave the elements}

[Mattao19]

I do not like it. Yes, it is a 6/6 for 4, which would be very good. However, they gain life whenever they block it or get blocked by it. Against tokens, that is extremely bad, but against low-creature decks it is... Less bad. If you can give unblockable or get Erebos it is better, but it is normally not good. Just my 2¢
Note: I greatly prefer {Vexing Devil}. 4/3 for 1 is amazing, although they can pay 4 life (a pretty sizable loss for T1) to sac. Just my 2¢, again. 4¢ total.

Damn all I have is a nickel. Do you have change?

[Mlerner12]

I do not like it. Yes, it is a 6/6 for 4, which would be very good. However, they gain life whenever they block it or get blocked by it. Against tokens, that is extremely bad, but against low-creature decks it is... Less bad. If you can give unblockable or get Erebos it is better, but it is normally not good. Just my 2¢
Note: I greatly prefer {Vexing Devil}. 4/3 for 1 is amazing, although they can pay 4 life (a pretty sizable loss for T1) to sac. Just my 2¢, again. 4¢ total.

Damn all I have is a nickel. Do you have change?

Yeah, sure.

[Apathy Reactor]

I do not like it. Yes, it is a 6/6 for 4, which would be very good. However, they gain life whenever they block it or get blocked by it. Against tokens, that is extremely bad, but against low-creature decks it is... Less bad. If you can give unblockable or get Erebos it is better, but it is normally not good. Just my 2¢
Note: I greatly prefer {Vexing Devil}. 4/3 for 1 is amazing, although they can pay 4 life (a pretty sizable loss for T1) to sac. Just my 2¢, again. 4¢ total.

Damn all I have is a nickel. Do you have change?

Yeah, sure.

gotta love that little red ball of vexation

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

Is {Alms Beast} a good card? Why?

Have to agree with everyone else. Maybe if it had lifelink itself, or deathtouch or something it might be playable but as is, its pretty crappy...

[Apathy Reactor]

Is say it is more situational than anything, it would be effective if it is unblockable, the opponent can't gain life, or they are mana screwed with no creatures