Aether Whirlwind Seems Pretty Strong, Guys
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Posted on June 30, 2014, 4:10 p.m. by NobodyPicksBulbasaur
Aether Whirlwind 3uu
Instant
For each attacking creature, it's owner chooses whether to put it on the top of the bottom of his/her library.
Seems like a great midgame sweeper for blue control decks.
Wow. This is even better than Aetherize. And it can tuck commanders if you play in that format. That is a hella sick Turbo-Fog!
June 30, 2014 4:18 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #7
It's not up on MythicSpoiler yet, so I'm not certain that it's actually a thing. I'll wait until there are multiple confirmations to believe and therefore gawk further at it.
June 30, 2014 4:39 p.m.
If this is legit, that's awesome! So far most of the blue cards spoiled for M15 have been kinda underwhelming to me, but this one's pretty impressive.
June 30, 2014 5:09 p.m.
Schuesseled says... #11
This one is a must have for all U/x/x control players, right now no one would play this over supreme verdict, but once it's gone this will simply fall into place.
June 30, 2014 5:23 p.m.
Dalektable says... #12
Love it, almost makes me wanna try control post rotation.
June 30, 2014 5:49 p.m.
Schuesseled says... #13
Wait a minute..owner chooses...that's a little lame, but still very good.
June 30, 2014 6:20 p.m.
Dalektable says... #14
I think the downside is fine. Top or bottom of library, which is their choice, is better than just returning it to their hand as Whelming Wave or AEtherize does.
June 30, 2014 6:53 p.m.
GoldGhost012 says... #16
I also find it really funny how people are saying "well, it's not on Mythic Spoiler yet, so I'll wait with bated breath until it goes on MS."
June 30, 2014 7:23 p.m.
Rasta_Viking29 says... #17
The big downside is "attacking creatures". This card seems pretty meh honestly. Kind of annoying for my Satyr tokens or a bloodrushed creature. Doesn't do much to stop Mistcutter Hydra or Stormbreath Dragon though.
Seems like it gets much better when Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver is in play though.
June 30, 2014 7:26 p.m.
Schuesseled says... #18
It punishes decks that like to tap out to attack, swing with everyone. So most decks.
June 30, 2014 8:19 p.m.
GoldGhost012 says... #19
It's now officially on Mythic Spoiler now. Funny thing though, they translated it to Aether Twister.
June 30, 2014 9:09 p.m.
Assuming we ignore creatures with haste (Supreme Verdict wasn't exactly great for them anyway), it could be argued that this is what control needed for post-rotation.
I wonder if it's possible to argue that control has a decent means of survival now. Let's consider the fact that the biggest cards U/W/x control were going to be losing were the following:
The following cards could be used in each one's place (not that they are of the same power level, mind you.)
Resolute Archangel
AEther whirlwind
Jace, living guildpact
Let's face it. It was going to be a tough job for WOTC to print cards of the same power level as the ones that are rotating. These new cards do fill similar roles, though. The only real problem I'm seeing is that Resolute archangel doesn't draw you cards. And that does sort of suck. But at least there are things such as Divination and Jace's Ingenuity to help.
The new Jace obviously isn't as powerful as AoT, but again..I don't think too many non-blue players are upset over that. I think that these cards provide for a more toned down version of U/W control that isn't going to dominate the format but will be around.
June 30, 2014 9:27 p.m.
Dalektable says... #21
I'm playing around with Esper Control for post rotation now that this has been spoiled, and let me tell you that it works. Lots of removal options, good win cons and not quite as dominant as this season's Esper/Azorius control is. Which is a good thing, in my book. I've been testing on Untap.In in Standard (I'm only using Theros Block and M15, mind you) and winning most of my games. It may be luck, but I'm excited. I love control, just not when playing cards like Sphinx's Revelation and Supreme Verdict . It makes things too easy.
June 30, 2014 9:33 p.m.
Rasta_Viking29 says... #22
Dalektable are you running Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver ?
Playing Aether Twister and then untapping and casting an Ashiok will be a blowout most times.
June 30, 2014 10:29 p.m.
Dalektable says... #23
Rasta_Viking29 As a two-of, yeah. I can't wait to pull that off. Here is the list if you're interested.
MindAblaze says... #2
Wow.
June 30, 2014 4:12 p.m.