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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
- Commander 2016
Reviewed
June 20, 2017
Constructed: 2.50
Casual: 3.75
Limited: 4.00
Multiplayer: 3.75
Commander [EDH]: 3.88
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David Fanany
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1995 |
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
This card really sets me thinking, and in
several different directions, too. First, do you
know how happy I am that there's an updated
Magic version of Frankenstein's monster? I don't
think you do. (And he's worth having around just
for being a red zombie, too!) Second, it's
interesting how clearly this guy references the
surge ability from Oath of the Gatewatch, in the
same colors for it. When Theros brought those
spells where each color attacks itself (Glare of
Heresy etc), I found it a little jarring because
I'm used to colors attacking the colors across
from them in the pentagon. But the more I think
about it, the more sense it makes - who better
to hose a color than the ones who know it best
because they are part of it?
But mostly, it gets me thinking about how it
hits as fast as a lightning elemental and as
hard as a dragon, and how fast all those cards
add up when you've got two or more opponents and
who are probably not going to hold back on their
game plans, especially when you have a
co-commander who hits as fast as a lightning
elemental and as hard as a dragon. There's so
much to like about this guy.
Constructed: 3/5
Casual: 4/5
Limited: 4/5
Multiplayer: 4/5
EDH/Commander: 4/5
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James H. |
Kraum, Ludevic’s Opus (6/20)
Like Vial Smasher, Kraum is meant to help
support multiple colors. But the card draw is
nice: since it cares about each opponent on each
turn, reactive decks can enable you to draw very
many cards. Add to it a decently-priced body
with haste and evasion, and Kraum can help fuel
the decks he’s a part of.
Constructed: 2
Casual: 3.5
Multiplayer: 3.5
Commander: 3.75
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