LotusRing

I recommended Voldaren Pariah in my last blog post. It has shone for a while in a few decks. This time, I want to analysis cards on their basic value. That means the method I use to rate the cards is not regarding to the current Stadnard situation but comparing the cards, in terms of function, to all MTG cards in general. 1. Hanweir Battlements Not entering the battlefield tapped, giving haste, Battlements is easily ranked high among non basic lands. GR creature decks like haste, BR decks like haste. I think it's just a matter of time for it to see play in Standard. 2.  Eternal Scourge Exiled cards now belong a new zone which no longer means "removed from game". There will be more and more cards that can return from exile, but Eternal Scourge is the first one with 3 colorless mana cost. I think it will be part of an infinite combo. 3.Thalia, Heretic Cathar This card is a fine 3 mana for 3/2 with First Strike and its ability can stop flash blocking. I think i