Fun fact, Sathrovar has the exact same effect as the cut card Grimoire of Service. It was a 9 mana spell that was planned for Rastakhan's Rumble but it was cut from the set because blizzard deemed it "too powerful". So a couple sets later they attached a 5/5 body to it and it turned out to be hilariously weak.
I think I might've figured out what blizzard was so afraid of regarding Grimoire of Service. It was Skull of Manari (possibly together with Bloodreaver Guldan), at the time of Rastakhan's rumble it hadn't rotated out of standard yet. So you coukd have seen something like skull turn 8 to pull a doom guard on turn 9, GoS summoning a 2nd doom guard, send both face for 10, following thrn skull pulls the one that was added to hand for another 5, then later playing gul'dan to resurrect the 3 doomguards from earlier to do the remaining 15 damage for lethal as early as turn 11. By making Sathrovar a demon it has more tempo than the original spell but Skull ends up having the chance to pull Sathrovar instead of the intended demon making it far less reliable than GoS, also potentially dilutes the pool.
Know it doesn't count but my favourite is the free Cuthun and two buff cards for him we got during Whispers of the Old Gods. That card defined how I played for his entire life in standard
I think Vargoth probably took the favorite spot in your poll because while it may not be the most powerful card in the list, it’s probably the most fun.
i guess it's technically kinda niche but vanndar is pretty sick in rogue because you can reduce its cost and play it for 2 mana, which means u don't have to cut out any 3-4 cost cards
It can also still be played with renathal in Demon hunter by playing abyssal depths to draw renathal from your deck and curving into vandarr whose effect will now be active. Found it to be a pretty fun inclusion in a Relic demon hunter as of late.
One thing about Voljin that i think is interesting, he saw a lot of use specifically to bounce back your Zephrys back into your hand while not losing too much tempo in the process. This only lasted a small amount of time though, because once forged in the barrens released proper Uldum rotated out; but on that week or two, Voljin was very legit in standard
Sunwell is one of my favorites cards overall. It's probably the only cost-changin card that you don't particularly WANT it to cost 0, and letting you balance so precisely between tempo and value is super cool.
Silas will always be in my heart. I loved playing control galakrond shaman with him and the doomsayer combo or playing it to steal a rattlegore. What a great design
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I liked marin the fox id get all exited when i played him knowing i can break the chest or even when i was running out of cards on hand hoping i got goblet
Sathrovar was prob one of the best cards for otk paladin with the 25mana lion dude. Y could play the lion dude summon another and then play another from hand heal 21 hp for free in one turn whilst clearning everything
Update of the competitive results of pre-release cards *Renathal:* Went from Hit to meh. It was too good with Druid and made Control priest a chore in worlds. *Sunwell: MEH.* The card isn't useless but it struggles due to every class having value bombs and Sunwell being random. *E.T.C, Band Manager: HIT.* The card removes the issue of tech cards being too niche and bricks when drawn, something not even tradable dealt with properly. The card is quite misused though, considering it's better to put there a wincon who only works on certain matches, (Svalna, Rivendare, Black Rock'n'roll), a greedy one (Lor'Themar, Faithful companions, ) tech option (Viper, Starfish, Framester, Okani, Steamcleaner) or conditional reach (Pyroblast, that charge druid beast, Sunspot Dragon, DH elemental). *Prison of Yogg-Saron: HIT.* Despite the low expectations from everyone the card actually ended up being good. A 7 mana card who usually gave you a removal of something and some cards, which can be repeated 3 times. Is very inconsistent but it's a good control tool, and while not a meta dominant, neither is Okani which is indeed a very good card despite being kinda fringe. *Thunderbringer: Meh/Miss.* Right now it's seeing play, but only on decks that can afford Neptulon, which are fringe rogue lists, so once he rotates into wild it'll be useless. Is just a nonimpactful card... yet cou could say it's tied for the 2nd best neutral legendary with the Sheriff (of course the best one is reno).
I was olaying jade druid just after Vargoth was released ( I'm sorry). But there was no better feeling than hitting Vargoth into Hecklebot off an Oaken Summon
The only card I really disagree with the assessment on is Sathrovar, I actually think its a bit better than you say; I mean didn't see play in a pretty good OTK Paladin for quite a while as a way to get more copies of Shenvala? Niche but it was good there. Just the same Good video, I think you were on point.
sathrovarr is really really bad but i had fun useing it with lurker below back in the day where the gameplan of the slow bad shamen i was playing is hero power as much as possble to lurker and then lose anyway
I think I only play rez priest when I hate every other meta deck (same thing with secret mage, it feels like I’m trying to punish people for playing stale decks by doing the most annoying deck I can)
how dare you forget the best pre-release card of all, Volcanosaur e: lol damn thats what i get for only looking at timestamps. leaving this comment as a mark of my shame.
Sathrovar did have a decent use in Wild Maly Druid. Unfortunately, that archetype was on its way out when that combo was figured out. Vargoth was also pretty good in Time Warp Giants Mage back when it was the dominant deck in Wild, especially in Reno Quest Mage
I guess statistically renathal was a “hit” but it literally makes me hate the game lol, the meta just feels so boring now with about half the decks, statistically, at 40 HP
SN1P-SN4P isn't a prerelease card. It was added during Rise of Shadows in the Rise of the Mech event.
I'd say cards like Sn1p still count
@user-xr6xj1yc2d dang people, I just work here, idk
Fun fact, Sathrovar has the exact same effect as the cut card Grimoire of Service.
It was a 9 mana spell that was planned for Rastakhan's Rumble but it was cut from the set because blizzard deemed it "too powerful".
So a couple sets later they attached a 5/5 body to it and it turned out to be hilariously weak.
Oh wow, that *is* a fun fact! Thanks!
@@mrchundo No problem!
I think I might've figured out what blizzard was so afraid of regarding Grimoire of Service. It was Skull of Manari (possibly together with Bloodreaver Guldan), at the time of Rastakhan's rumble it hadn't rotated out of standard yet. So you coukd have seen something like skull turn 8 to pull a doom guard on turn 9, GoS summoning a 2nd doom guard, send both face for 10, following thrn skull pulls the one that was added to hand for another 5, then later playing gul'dan to resurrect the 3 doomguards from earlier to do the remaining 15 damage for lethal as early as turn 11.
By making Sathrovar a demon it has more tempo than the original spell but Skull ends up having the chance to pull Sathrovar instead of the intended demon making it far less reliable than GoS, also potentially dilutes the pool.
And now they printed the same effect as a 5 mana spell…
@@kurfurst6465 lol
Know it doesn't count but my favourite is the free Cuthun and two buff cards for him we got during Whispers of the Old Gods. That card defined how I played for his entire life in standard
I think Vargoth probably took the favorite spot in your poll because while it may not be the most powerful card in the list, it’s probably the most fun.
Yeah that’s true. I just remember people *hating* res priest in standard so I thought that might taint it
Pyroblast Vargoth
FREE OF THAT BLASTED TOWER
BEHOLD
Mind blast vargoth
i guess it's technically kinda niche but vanndar is pretty sick in rogue because you can reduce its cost and play it for 2 mana, which means u don't have to cut out any 3-4 cost cards
Oh no you’re right. That probably should have gotten a mention
It can also still be played with renathal in Demon hunter by playing abyssal depths to draw renathal from your deck and curving into vandarr whose effect will now be active. Found it to be a pretty fun inclusion in a Relic demon hunter as of late.
It also saw a decent amount of play in big paladin as it was the only class (at least at the time) that could tutor it out with call to adventure.
One thing about Voljin that i think is interesting, he saw a lot of use specifically to bounce back your Zephrys back into your hand while not losing too much tempo in the process. This only lasted a small amount of time though, because once forged in the barrens released proper Uldum rotated out; but on that week or two, Voljin was very legit in standard
*SKULL OF GULDAN ON SUPER STEROIDS* had me CACKLING
Glad I could help
New sub, your delivery is a great balance of awkward and endearing and I would listen to you talk about anything Hearthstone-related
Lol, thanks!
Volcanosaur druid was one of the best weeks that hearthstone has ever had
xD
Sunwell is one of my favorites cards overall. It's probably the only cost-changin card that you don't particularly WANT it to cost 0, and letting you balance so precisely between tempo and value is super cool.
Sathrovar was op in Malygos otk druid in wild
Ahh, good to know!
That Volcanosaur is pretty good with cannot be targeted adapt
How dare you trash on my favorite legendary of all time, singular golden Volcanosaur.
Sorry sorry. I thought it was a 5/5. Now that I know it's a 5/6 my opinion has totally changed.
I really love your videos, if you keep up this quality im sure you will get the recognition you deserve!
Thanks! Glad you like them. I used to post these for 2 views so I’m happy with any recognition lol
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My man knows the volcanosaur lore lets gooooo
I didn’t actually play at the time so when I was reading up about the free cards blizz has given out I was like “oh this has gotta go in”
Silas will always be in my heart. I loved playing control galakrond shaman with him and the doomsayer combo or playing it to steal a rattlegore. What a great design
Just wanted to say that the thumbnail for this one was incredibly well done! Good job!
Thank you! It was that 4am photo editing energy kicking in
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Was considering subbing. Then I saw the Jake and amir and the norm references. Subbed immediately.
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chundo videos are always a pleasure to watch, great video!
Thanks!
I’d recommend doing an examination of the three times quests were tried.
Nice Video my man
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Thank you. I'm tryin
All amazing videos so far, excited to see more
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very enjoyable and original hs content, also I love your voice.
Thank you. That’s what I am going for :)
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15:03 Correction, Skull of Gul'dan is Wonderous Wand after it got clean.
Your voice is really soothing. Loved this vid ❤
Chundos videos. Hearthstone lists. I am addicted!
Glad you like them!
scholomance was a little pocket fave of mine. garrote rogue was crazy to pilot.
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My only suggestion is to decrease background music a little bit as sometimes you are not heard
Thanks! Yeah I’ll keep that in mind about the audio levels
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SKULL OF GULDAN ON SUPER STEROIDS
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Great videos keep up the amazing work. Very informative and thought provoking
Thank you, I will try my best
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I liked marin the fox id get all exited when i played him knowing i can break the chest or even when i was running out of cards on hand hoping i got goblet
Sathrovar was prob one of the best cards for otk paladin with the 25mana lion dude. Y could play the lion dude summon another and then play another from hand heal 21 hp for free in one turn whilst clearning everything
Did they have charge? I thought it was just rush
@@Ic-gv2eo they had rush but still u got a board clear and full go for free😂
And they had divine shield so you end up with 3 lions and sathrovar
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🦍 be like: “1, 1/4 with taunt”
🧌 be like: “I have good stats for the cost”
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Did this dude say Marin was a miss, I'll make sure I don't miss when I drive by your house
Jokes on you, I actually live in series of underground tunnels. Good luck driving by that!
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That was a fun video thanks
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Sunwell is not too good but it's very fun in thief rogue.
Throw a prep on it and just go nuts
Volcanosaur is pretty good with cannot be targeted adapt
Update of the competitive results of pre-release cards
*Renathal:* Went from Hit to meh. It was too good with Druid and made Control priest a chore in worlds.
*Sunwell: MEH.* The card isn't useless but it struggles due to every class having value bombs and Sunwell being random.
*E.T.C, Band Manager: HIT.* The card removes the issue of tech cards being too niche and bricks when drawn, something not even tradable dealt with properly. The card is quite misused though, considering it's better to put there a wincon who only works on certain matches, (Svalna, Rivendare, Black Rock'n'roll), a greedy one (Lor'Themar, Faithful companions, ) tech option (Viper, Starfish, Framester, Okani, Steamcleaner) or conditional reach (Pyroblast, that charge druid beast, Sunspot Dragon, DH elemental).
*Prison of Yogg-Saron: HIT.* Despite the low expectations from everyone the card actually ended up being good. A 7 mana card who usually gave you a removal of something and some cards, which can be repeated 3 times. Is very inconsistent but it's a good control tool, and while not a meta dominant, neither is Okani which is indeed a very good card despite being kinda fringe.
*Thunderbringer: Meh/Miss.* Right now it's seeing play, but only on decks that can afford Neptulon, which are fringe rogue lists, so once he rotates into wild it'll be useless. Is just a nonimpactful card... yet cou could say it's tied for the 2nd best neutral legendary with the Sheriff (of course the best one is reno).
Good write-up!
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I was olaying jade druid just after Vargoth was released ( I'm sorry). But there was no better feeling than hitting Vargoth into Hecklebot off an Oaken Summon
The only card I really disagree with the assessment on is Sathrovar, I actually think its a bit better than you say; I mean didn't see play in a pretty good OTK Paladin for quite a while as a way to get more copies of Shenvala? Niche but it was good there. Just the same Good video, I think you were on point.
yo i'm in the video! i will say that volcanosaur was pretty good with can't be targeted adapt tho
Yeah I did sort of lay into volcanosaur. It certainly has its uses.
Renathal made hearthstone much better. Hope they don't change it.
They changed it
idk how you could have ever thought okani was bad, its value to real estate cost is off the charts
I enjoy this content:)
Thank you!
great video brother
Next maybe you could make a tier list of every path of arthas card! I've been meaning to do it, but I'm too lazy.
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That’s a good idea! I’m pretty hyped about the new expansion
good video nice voice, continue doing them pleaseeeee
Thanks, I'm trying
Sathrovar is good in several tavern brawls
I don’t remember that happening for ungoro at all
I forgot about volcanosaur 🤣
Damn nice video bro
Thanks! Nice profile picture bro
Thank you I also very much enjoy you're profile picture I am always happy when I see a fellow dog enjoyer
more vids i fucking love your channel
I’m trying
sathrovarr is really really bad but i had fun useing it with lurker below back in the day where the gameplan of the slow bad shamen i was playing is hero power as much as possble to lurker and then lose anyway
Oh sathrovarr is definitely a fun card to play
I think I only play rez priest when I hate every other meta deck (same thing with secret mage, it feels like I’m trying to punish people for playing stale decks by doing the most annoying deck I can)
Please make more videos soon
(They are very good)
Ok, but only since you asked so nicely
banger
Renethal changed deck building as much as baku and genn more so than Reno imo
Yeah it's sort of unprecedented
Very cool
Wasn't prince malchezar a pre release card?
What about Whizzbang and cloak?
I know they aren't really minions, but still worth mentioning.
whizzbang wasn't pre-release card
and what's a cloak card?
@@le_GushI believe zayle, cloak of shadows
Yeah some of those other special legendaries - like the ones you now get for free on the reward track - could probably get their own video
If you counted snip snap why not cthun
I guess C'thun and his Beckoner of Evil don't count.
the outros are always so long?
how dare you forget the best pre-release card of all, Volcanosaur
e: lol damn thats what i get for only looking at timestamps. leaving this comment as a mark of my shame.
Happens to the best of us
Sathrovar did have a decent use in Wild Maly Druid. Unfortunately, that archetype was on its way out when that combo was figured out.
Vargoth was also pretty good in Time Warp Giants Mage back when it was the dominant deck in Wild, especially in Reno Quest Mage
He seemed decent before the lunar pocket nerf to.
i leik ur ivdeos
Should have mentioned people were hacking the game to cut animation, it got so bad with snip snap
I guess statistically renathal was a “hit” but it literally makes me hate the game lol, the meta just feels so boring now with about half the decks, statistically, at 40 HP
Renathal was a mistake.
I loved renathal at first but once it started showing up everywhere it started to lose a little luster