Now on to the cards that I like in this set. I think that every one of the spellshapers has potential. But mainly, Greel. I am not sure because I have not yet read the exact wording but if his ability can be played as an instant then he is almost, if not broken. If you can get a squee in your hand, or one of the two cards that allows you too draw 2+ cards you pretty much have them locked down. They will be reduced to casting instants. Right after they draw pay the 2 or 3 mana, discard the cards and make them discard them. If you get this going fast enough I do not think there is anyway they could come back from it. On the other hand I am not too sure about the feasibility of Jolreal, but I do know that despite what many, including myself, think Mageta will be a key card in many white decks. As of late white has been lacking in creatures control, and Mageta gives white decks just what they need. And besides that it is a 3/3 creatures with a great ability for only 5. And also, if used at the end of there turn hits them for 3 with no problems. And leaves you open to bring out more creatures and apply the beatdown. My bet has to be on Greel and Mageta as the majorly used spellshapers. The other three just do not seem to have the power required to become major players. Maybe I am wrong, and if so I truly respect the person who makes a tournament worthy deck with those cards. Maybe they will become more powerful after Urza’s leaves. But until that day comes I will only be able to guess.

Greel is nice, but he costs you 1 card + 2 to make him basically discard his hand. If you get him out early with rituals...it would be a pretty even trade off. Same thing if you get him out late. He shouldn't have more than 3-4 cards in hand :P
I'm not slamming Greel, but i just think the spellshapers have their limits.

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lol - I am replying to a very old article...can you tell that I was trying to keep the mood by acting like Prophecy hasn't came out yet...

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P.S. Templar, are you bored or something? This is like the third old topic i've seen you bring up

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Originally posted by DarkDamion:
Although it has to many hype cards, I like Prophecy alot.

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Oh man, what as I smoking when I said that!

Yeah, my point still stands on Greel, way to late to have much of a effect on the game.

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I just don't like discarding 2 cards for the spellshapers. i put those cards in there for a reason, and it wasn't to discard them.

One card i think is pretty bad is rhystic tutor. Its good if you get one in your opening hand or the first couple turns. But 8 turns later when the game is tight, everyones got 6 or 7 land, do you really want to draw the tutor when you opponent can pay for it?