I'm really impressed by Paul Bonner's art
contributions for the Alara block - this is
exactly what you imagine a demon would look like
if you took a photograph of it. Abyss effects
are never anything to laugh at, whether they
belong to Zzzyxas or are attached to a giant
demon. Although the Defiler can be a little hit
and miss in limited because of the presence of
powerful multicolored creatures like Tidehollow
Sculler, Apocalypse Hydra, and Marisi's
Twinclaws, he's sure to frustrate many opponents
in many games.
-Balding
for just over 5 years
-Playing MTG for just over 10
Defiler of Souls
Someone is going to love this card. Just not me.
To make this viable, you really need a deck
designed around it. At 6 mana it is not going to
win you the game. However, in a multiplayer
deck, with just the right creature base (all
multicolored creatures) this may see some play.
Can't see it being worth the cost in a duel
deck, even a casual one. In limited, at least it
is an effective beatstick.
Constructed:
A big flying Demon for 6 mana is okay, but it
would only hurt some single colored decks or
decks that rely on one or two creatures to win.
Do not see him in any serious standard or block
decks.
Casual &
Multiplayer:
This can really keep alot of tribal decks in
check in multiplayer games, but you become the
big red target.
Limited:
He flies and is not to expensive. But for Shards
limited his ability is not that great. And he is
mythic too.
Overall a fun mythic rare for
more of the casual and multiplayer games.
