The fact that you only get the fetch if you shift Merlin is going to make it a bit restrictive. I think that it will create a Merlin-Box Archetype, but it won't be overly splashable.
Your list was pretty good, but I think the ten slot should have been Gaston. He can be busted. Rush min rush Maui? 10 strength five drop with rush for Flynn! Also I try ink 8 slot maybe Maximus. With the play I mentioned? 5 lore from max alone if not dealt with. And since its end of turn, opponents can do nothing about it until you’ve actually gained the lore and possibly won.
I enjoyed the video and I very much appreciate your unlimited enthusiasm! I did pick Madame elephant as my number one card for the set in terms of immediate usage, while I think Merlin offers the most interesting card to see if makes it now or later. I don’t know if it’s just me, or perhaps just that the game is now getting a large enough card pool to ignore many cards at first glance, but I really don’t think shimmering skies has that many powerful or game altering cards. I even feel on the casual side, that this set has less inspiring build arounds. Does Amber Steel Dwarves Or video game go kart racing make for a compelling deck? 🤷🏻♂️
I agree that the more cards there are in the pool, the fewer new viable options there are for competitive decks. I think that the set offers quite a variety of nice build-around cards to try out. I have a good list built out and will start presenting lists and gameplay soon ;).
I think that discarding a 0-card hand is perfectly acceptable. In the comprehensive rules it states "A hand can't have fewer than 0 cards in it" which lead me to believe that a 0-card hand is still a hand.
Hehe, I'm not a big fan of what he does for a non-shiftable 6-drop. I could be underestimating the card though. He does provide a lot of protection to your board. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Naveen seems pretty good. Turn 4 Naveen + Whole new world, then Turn 5 Daisy Duck and Smee aggro puts a lot of pressure. Then turn 6 play Pete to prevent Be Prepared on 7.
I don't think that mufasa is very good. He forces you to remove cards from you ink pool which is generally negative. He is also a high-costed (8) uninkable with no shift option. If you get a turn with him on the board, the double-your-ink is devastating, but I can't buy-in because of the downsides above.
@@GeniusYoshi I mean there’s not too many downsides. Play him on turn 8, draw 2 essentially then on the next turn play one jump ahead or even friend like me. Quest for 4 then load up. The positives outweigh the negatives.its one of those cards where when it hits the board your opponent better have an answer. Plus most of the time you’re gonna be playing this on turn 6 or 7. Removing cards from your Inkwell isn’t bad especially when you can just quill them back or ramp back in many other ways. Mark my words mufasa is gonna be a force to reckon with. The only thing really is if aggro is super strong early on then sapphire may not be as good
@@TeamVajify I like the idea of playing him with 'Friends like me'. You might be right, but there are a few very strong uninkable 7-8 drops that aren't played. Remember Elsa and Hades? I'm looking forward to trying it out and seeing if it makes the meta!
The problem with Robin Hood, is that it activates only when he quest. Ariel's effect goes of when you play her. Besides that, Ariel is inkable, Robin hood isn't, and Ariel has singer 5, which is really relevant, for a lot of good songs are 5.
and of course, with Robin Hood you have to play it right away, where it might nog be usefull at that right moment. With ariel you add the song to your hand, and can also be ink, or discard fodder. The upside for Robin Hood is that is a action, not specifically a song
I agree with what user-hh5fy3rs5z mentioned. The same ting is true about Prince Naveen. There is no counter-play that the opponent can do to an enter-the-battlefield ability, while having to wait a full turn to exert and activate is slower and prone to removal. With that said, the Ruby Robin hood is really cool and I'm looking forward to try it out! (I did have him on my 15-cards short list ;) )
A good half of these cards will never see competitive play... Prince John's mirror is one of the most broken card of the set and doesn't make the list???😂 Dude... And mim elephant will literally never see play. Terribile card. She does absolutely nothig for the ruby amethyst gameplan 😂 Snake is played just for the cheap bounce effect attached to a decent body! You'll never want to spend FOUR ink to bounce something and have a 3/7 that dies to medusa 😅
Prince John's mirror is an interesting card that I could have included in the lower half of the top 10. Honestly, I kind of forgot about it, hehe. Because the discard effect happens at the end of the turn, the opponent can play around it a bit. Lets agree to disagree on Mim Elephant; but thanks for sharing your feedback on my list!
Thanks Genius Yoshi!
Like a card in the tier list: You're Welcome! ;)
I knew it was just a matter of time before we got a full powered fetch card. It’s going to be seen in A LOT of decks.
The fact that you only get the fetch if you shift Merlin is going to make it a bit restrictive. I think that it will create a Merlin-Box Archetype, but it won't be overly splashable.
You can sing You're Welcome with Merlin Rabbit and target itself to draw a total of 3 cards!
You’re Welcome and Diablo also seems like good synergy
@@sliverbysliver doesn't work... diablo says "during opponent's turn" 🤦
@@abaddonsfx800 🤦🤦🤦
That is a lot of card draw! I like that it gives Emerald another strong removal option.
Yeah..no more having to wait until the late game with Big Mimm to do that
Your list was pretty good, but I think the ten slot should have been Gaston. He can be busted. Rush min rush Maui? 10 strength five drop with rush for Flynn! Also I try ink 8 slot maybe Maximus. With the play I mentioned? 5 lore from max alone if not dealt with. And since its end of turn, opponents can do nothing about it until you’ve actually gained the lore and possibly won.
I enjoyed the video and I very much appreciate your unlimited enthusiasm! I did pick Madame elephant as my number one card for the set in terms of immediate usage, while I think Merlin offers the most interesting card to see if makes it now or later. I don’t know if it’s just me, or perhaps just that the game is now getting a large enough card pool to ignore many cards at first glance, but I really don’t think shimmering skies has that many powerful or game altering cards. I even feel on the casual side, that this set has less inspiring build arounds. Does Amber Steel Dwarves Or video game go kart racing make for a compelling deck? 🤷🏻♂️
I agree that the more cards there are in the pool, the fewer new viable options there are for competitive decks. I think that the set offers quite a variety of nice build-around cards to try out. I have a good list built out and will start presenting lists and gameplay soon ;).
I'm pretty excited for the new jafar.
The new Jafar is interesting. It can lock up a board position pretty well. I don't like that he is susceptible to Brawl though.
Wouldn't you need at least 1 card in hand to activate doc. Since you can't fulfill the discard part of his effect if you don't have any cards in hand.
I think that discarding a 0-card hand is perfectly acceptable. In the comprehensive rules it states "A hand can't have fewer than 0 cards in it" which lead me to believe that a 0-card hand is still a hand.
Though for sure Jafar was going to be on your list.. glad I'm not the only one who doesn't think that card is unbelievable
Hehe, I'm not a big fan of what he does for a non-shiftable 6-drop. I could be underestimating the card though. He does provide a lot of protection to your board. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
What is your favorite card from Shimmering Skies?
Naveen seems pretty good. Turn 4 Naveen + Whole new world, then Turn 5 Daisy Duck and Smee aggro puts a lot of pressure. Then turn 6 play Pete to prevent Be Prepared on 7.
Elephant gets medusa’d
@@chags3512It is one of its main downside, I agree.
How the heck is mufasa not on here?
I don't think that mufasa is very good. He forces you to remove cards from you ink pool which is generally negative. He is also a high-costed (8) uninkable with no shift option. If you get a turn with him on the board, the double-your-ink is devastating, but I can't buy-in because of the downsides above.
@@GeniusYoshi I mean there’s not too many downsides. Play him on turn 8, draw 2 essentially then on the next turn play one jump ahead or even friend like me. Quest for 4 then load up. The positives outweigh the negatives.its one of those cards where when it hits the board your opponent better have an answer. Plus most of the time you’re gonna be playing this on turn 6 or 7. Removing cards from your Inkwell isn’t bad especially when you can just quill them back or ramp back in many other ways. Mark my words mufasa is gonna be a force to reckon with. The only thing really is if aggro is super strong early on then sapphire may not be as good
@@TeamVajify I like the idea of playing him with 'Friends like me'. You might be right, but there are a few very strong uninkable 7-8 drops that aren't played. Remember Elsa and Hades? I'm looking forward to trying it out and seeing if it makes the meta!
Ruby Robin Hood is Naveen + Ariel. He doesn't make the list???
The problem with Robin Hood, is that it activates only when he quest. Ariel's effect goes of when you play her. Besides that, Ariel is inkable, Robin hood isn't, and Ariel has singer 5, which is really relevant, for a lot of good songs are 5.
and of course, with Robin Hood you have to play it right away, where it might nog be usefull at that right moment. With ariel you add the song to your hand, and can also be ink, or discard fodder. The upside for Robin Hood is that is a action, not specifically a song
I agree with what user-hh5fy3rs5z mentioned. The same ting is true about Prince Naveen. There is no counter-play that the opponent can do to an enter-the-battlefield ability, while having to wait a full turn to exert and activate is slower and prone to removal. With that said, the Ruby Robin hood is really cool and I'm looking forward to try it out! (I did have him on my 15-cards short list ;) )
A good half of these cards will never see competitive play...
Prince John's mirror is one of the most broken card of the set and doesn't make the list???😂
Dude...
And mim elephant will literally never see play. Terribile card.
She does absolutely nothig for the ruby amethyst gameplan 😂
Snake is played just for the cheap bounce effect attached to a decent body! You'll never want to spend FOUR ink to bounce something and have a 3/7 that dies to medusa 😅
Prince John's mirror is an interesting card that I could have included in the lower half of the top 10. Honestly, I kind of forgot about it, hehe. Because the discard effect happens at the end of the turn, the opponent can play around it a bit. Lets agree to disagree on Mim Elephant; but thanks for sharing your feedback on my list!