Goldnight Castigator
Standard forum
Posted on April 8, 2016, 9:18 p.m. by capriom85
Opened a box today and one of these was in it. Goldnight Castigator. What the hell is it for? I mean...I remember hearing about it being decent pressure against control since it doesn't deal damage to you as effectively as others, but is there a real use?
KillDatBUG says... #4
Basically just a terrible 4 drop that is bad against anyone who's pressuring you even somewhat. So what if you get to hit them for 4 on turn 4? You take double damage next turn from their board, and then get Declaration in Stoned or whatever.
April 8, 2016 10:35 p.m.
She may have some synergies in an upcoming set, as she's horrifying if you have a way to give her to your opponent. Definitely an inclusion in a Zedruu the Greathearted EDH deck, though.
April 9, 2016 12:19 a.m.
I forgot about Assault Formation. That's interesting. I feel like they wouldn't print a card this bad on purpose without some type of synergy to balance it out. I'm guessing that will be next set.
April 9, 2016 12:35 a.m.
pumpkinwavy says... #7
She's actually not a bad card at all. She's a fantastic sideboard card for the matchups where you need to pressure your opponent and they aren't pressuring you. Bring her in against ramp and control decks.
April 9, 2016 8:45 a.m.
JANKYARD_DOG says... #8
Got my brewing mojo going so I came up with a little something. Let me know what you think.
Castigating Assault
Standard*
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April 10, 2016 1:53 p.m.
McSleuthburger says... #9
I mean she is basically a 4/5 haste flyer for 4Im alright with taking double damage I just wish she dealt double damage
That would make me so happy
April 11, 2016 8:04 p.m.
I think it's one of those cards that people are afraid to use and lose with right now. I'm gonna pick a few up in the event that they ended up doing something as huge as their potential.
I see some people brewing with Assualt Formation deck and this card seems to be the absolute best. It's come down And swings 9 instantly. Next turn buff its butt and win.
April 11, 2016 8:09 p.m.
Basically, can your deck consistently win by 5-6?
Given ultimate price and declaration in stone are very real things moving forwards over the next 2 months minimum this is not a good card.
And i say this after using this extensively in a Jund aggro build, have lost games i was easily winning because of the drawback.
For a janky assault formation deck sure. But is it a "Good" deck? No
ducttapedeckbox says... #2
I cannot comment on its Standard viability, but what I can say is to read the entire card before using it.
I opened one at the prerelease and didn't notice the "sources deal 2x damage to you" clause. Lost a game because of that.
April 8, 2016 9:45 p.m.