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Agent of Masks
- Modern Masters 2017 Edition
Reviewed
April 4, 2017
Constructed: 1.88
Casual: 2.88
Limited: 2.50
Multiplayer: 4.40
Commander [EDH]: 3.88
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David Fanany
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1995 |
Agent of Masks
Agent of Masks is basically designed for
multiplayer games, despite its original printing
being years before that sort of design was seen
regularly and got specific sets devoted to it.
In a one-on-one scenario, you don't really get
that much for what you pay for, but it scales
strongly and can put you out of sight in just a
couple of turns when you're at a large table.
It's also in a color combination noted for its
defensive abilities and fondness of paying life
for effects; it's really hard to go wrong with
this card in multiplayer decks that can cast it.
Constructed: 2/5
Casual: 3/5
Limited: 2/5
Multiplayer: 5/5
EDH/Commander; 4/5 |
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James H. |
Agent of Masks (4/4)
The effect of Agent of Masks is pretty potent in
a multiplayer environment; bleeding everyone at
once scales well, making the life drain a
relevant factor. Outside of multiplayer, though,
the fact is that this is a 2/3 for 5 mana, a
poor rate of return even with the effect. Its
toughness is right in Bolt/Anger of the Gods
range, it doesn't have enough power to
meaningfully engage in combat, and it winds up
needing a long time to make an impact. It's
worth a thought in Commander or other
multiplayer-geared formats, but it's pretty
dreadful in anything with a more constructed
bent.
Constructed: 1.75
Casual: 2.75
Limited: 3
Multiplayer: 3.75
Commander: 3.75
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