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Siren
Stormtamer
- Ixalan
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017
Constructed: 3.63
Casual: 4.25
Limited: 4.25
Multiplayer: 3.50
Commander [EDH]: 3.67
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David Fanany
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Siren Stormtamer
This creature's mana cost and abilities will
inevitably lead to comparisons to powerful cards
from older formats, such as Cursecatcher and
Judge's Familiar; I think he actually holds up
quite well in that comparison. The mana cost is
great for threatening decks early, and while he
affects a narrower set of spells than either of
those older cards, using his ability at the
right time can keep your deck on course
(navigation reference possibly intended). Plus,
at least two of his creature types have tribal
effects, and he's tailor-made to protect tribal
"lords".
Constructed: 3/5
Casual: 4/5
Limited: 4/5
Multiplayer: 3/5
EDH/Commander: 3/5
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James H. |
Siren Stormtamer (9/19)
A card in the grand vein of
Cursecatcher and Judge's Familiar, though a bit
more interesting. It's not a Force Spike/Mana
Tithe on a stick, but something a bit more
concrete an answer and an excellent late-game
answer. It’s still an evasive attacker, which is
a nifty place to be, but stopping a targeted
ability gives it a nice niche in thwarting
things like the new Vraska ultimate or any
number of kill/burn spells. It also has a
perfect typeline for taking advantage of tribal
synergies, between Wizard and Pirate. It's
unlikely to be a star, but it'll be a staple of
Standard for the coming years all the same, and
it's apt to pull its weight better than most.
Constructed: 4.25
Casual: 4.5
Limited: 4.5
Multiplayer: 4
Commander: 4.25
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