M11 Review - Red
Ancient Hellkite
Limited - 3
Constructed - 2
Incredible limited bomb but beware the triple red casting cost in draft. This won't be constructed viable because it can't block or attack through a Baneslayer Angel. At least it doesn't die to it.
Arc Runner
Limited - 1
Constructed - 2
I don't like Ball Lightning cards in limited unless you can stack multiples in a deck. This isn't nearly as good as a lava axe in draft because it doesn't have trample. I don't think it's worth taking.
Bloodcrazed Goblin
Limited - 1
Constructed - 1
This card sucks. It requires you to discard cards to attack. No thanks.
Chandra's Outrage
Limited - 4
Constructed - 2
A limited house that kills a significant amount of common threats. Too pricey for constructed. Maybe out of the board to kill specific creatures if you need a way to deal with 4 toughness.
Chandra's Spitfire
Limited - 2
Constructed - 2
This card is playable just because it has flying. If you can get the ability to trigger that's an added bonus.
Combust
Limited - 2
Constructed - 3
A fine sideboard card for any format: limited or constructed.
Cyclops Gladiator
Limited - 3
Constructed - 4
This is a surprisingly beefy creature for red considering it's cheap mana cost and I think it will end up in some standard decks. It's only drawback in limited is the commitment required to red but once in play it will just take over the game. If you are playing RDW I think this is worth looking at for the top of the curve.
Destructive Force
Limited - 4
Constructed - 3
This will see play because it murders Baneslayer Angel and otherwise untouchable Sphinxes. It also keeps things like Titan's and Hellkites on the table. Has potential in constucted. First pick in limited, just make sure you have enough mana in your deck to pay for it.
Earth Servant
Limited - 4
Constructed - 2
Good luck trying to get past this thing in limited play. It completely locks up the ground and isn't too shabby on offense either. Too expensive for constructed.
Ember Hauler
Limited - 3
Constructed - 3
A bear that doubles as a shock? Sign me up.
Fire Servant
Limited - 3
Constructed - 2
If you draft correctly this thing is an absolute house. It allows Lightning Bolts to murder titans and hellkites and transforms fireballs into vicious finishers. I'm concerned it won't last long enough on the table in constructed to be useful but If you can protect it a viable deck could be built around this.
Hoarding Dragon
Limited - 4
Constructed - 2
This thing is a bomb in limited with our without an artifact. 4/4 flyers tend to be a problem for any opponent. If you can grab an artifact then that's just an added bonus. Seems hokey for constructed but maybe somebody will find a cool soft combo for this.
Incite
Limited - 2
Constructed -1
Sideboard card for limited. Maybe.
Inferno Titan
Limited - 4
Constructed - 3
Another great card from the titan family. Card advantage attached to a giant body. First pick. Probably shows up in constructed decks too.
Leyline of Punishment
Limited - 1
Constructed - 3
The foil to Leyline of Sanctity. Will show up in constructed sideboards frequently.
Manic Vandal
Limited - 2
Constructed - 3
Uktabi Orangutan for red. Very nice in limited if your opponent has artifacts you're concerned with. Will see plenty of constructed play, especially if there are brown decks running around in standard.
Pyretic Ritual
Limited - 1
Constructed - 2
Solid combo enabler. Jury is out if combo exists in standard constructed. Not sure why WOTC prints this kind of stuff at common though. Don't put this in your limited deck, the card advantage lost isn't worth the tempo in a format like that.
Reverberate
Limited - 2
Constructed - 2
A nice fork reprint. It's actually better in some ways since it retains the original color. Remember this card doesn't stand on it's own and is only as good as the card it is copying. Draft accordingly.
Thunder Strike
Limited - 2
Constructed - 1
This is a decent removal card for and is playable in limited. It's not as exciting as burn though. It's also not a giant growth. Pick it late and hope it doesn't make your deck.
Volcanic Strength
Limited - 2
Constructed - 2
Giant strength is a limited staple and this thing is even better in a mirror match. Might find it's way into some standard sideboards as well.
Wild Evocation
Limited - 1
Constructed - 2
I'm sure someone will come up with a crazy deck that makes this work for them. That someone won't be me however.
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