This 2/4 has replaced the 3/2 Snapping Drake in
the Core Set. If you want a 3/2 flier, you can
still get it in white though. In a way, it's
fitting. Blue isn't really the color of
offensive creatures, even if they do fly. And
even though Azure Drake can't swing in for
victory as easily as Snapping Drake or Assault
Griffin, it can block and kill an Assault
Griffin and live. If only there were a way to
give it vigilance...
Welcome to Overlooked Cards Week here on Pojo! I
say "Overlooked," but not all of the cards from
this week are entirely forgotten - some are just
ones we haven't reviewed before. Azure Drake was
first printed in Legends, and has been in and
out of core sets since then. As things stand at
the moment, it's not optimal in constructed, but
a four-toughness flying defender can be hard to
get around for certain decks. A creature that
still makes a core set after such a long time
can't ever be counted out.
Today's card of the day is Azure Drake which is
a pretty simple four mana 2/4 with Flying that
probably wouldn't see much play in any
constructed formats. Blue has no shortage
of interesting effects or cheaper flying
offensive or defensive measures, so Azure Drake
is not likely to be a major presence in any
serious or casual deck designs.
For Limited the four toughness and Flying is a
potent combination that keeps it out of
Lightning Bolt's range and it can maintain an
offensive presence or defend against most
threats. For the cost and being only a
common this is a decent card that can be drafted
in multiples. Not a first pick in Booster,
but excellent support and with only a single
Blue in the casting cost an easy inclusion for
Sealed as well.
