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What do you all think about "The Ring Tempts You" mechanic? (self.mtg)

submitted 1 year ago by pancakes to c/[email protected]

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I think it's pretty neat, at least from a commander perspective. Making non-legendary creatures into legendary creatures can add some cool synergies with cards like Ratadrabik of Urborg.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think it's fine, powers up the ring bearer but the lack of downside is a little annoying.

I also read the mechanic incorrectly when it came out and thought that you HAD to move it to a different creature whenever you were tempted. Thought that was a good flavor for it cause it showcases how other creatures would covet the ring and try to take it. But I was wrong you can just choose the same creature every time.

If you had to move it every time my suggestion for downside was pay mana or life to keep it on the ring bearer. Or for no penalty pick a different ring bearer. Still a neat mechanic though.