Black has better ways to kill creatures. The
only way I can see this getting played over Dark
Banishing is in the sideboard, in case some new
archetype arises using Moroii as its kill
condition, and mono-black decks decide they're
no longer willing to splash white for Pillory of
the Sleepless.
Constructed- 1
Casual- 1.5
Limited- 2
KC MetroGnome
Melancholy
In limited, removal is removal (especially when
said removal can deal with the new Akroma). So
I'd take this. In constructed, you've got better
removal in black in all formats. If there is
some reason to keep their creature in play (say,
it's dealing damage to them each turn), then
this might come into consideration. Otherwise,
leave it out.
Constructed - 2-
Casual - 2-
Limited - 4
Aethereal
Melancholy
A black Thirst. I don't see this getting a lot
of play in constructed, because black has plenty
of ways to actually kill the creature outright
instead of keeping it tapped down with an upkeep
cost. I'd much rather get rid of it outright
with a Last Gasp or a Damnation or something
similar. Also, Faith's Fetters is basically
strictly superior to this, although it is white.
In casual, again, not really. Run Rathi Trapper
instead.
In limited is where this card gets some
consideration, as it keeps their best dude out
of combat, or locks down their Tim, which can
swing the game in your favor. I'd grab it if I
were playing black.
Constructed - 1
Casual - 1
Limited - 3
Gackley Ferguson
Melancholy.
Does this card live up to its name and instill a
sense of sadness in your opponent? Or does it
fall short? In my eyes this card isn't much. Yes
the power to neutralize an opponent's creature
is a plus, but the fact that you need to
dedicate a swamp every turn. If you are in a
limited tournament and are playing mono black go
for it, otherwise steer clear from it.
