Red Herring - 1R

Artifact Creature - Clue Fish

Haste

Red Herring attacks each combat if able.

2, Sacrifice Red Herring: Draw a card.

*“Thopters are but one option in our suite of autonomous surveillance solutions.”

-Kylox*

2/2

  • Evu@mtgzone.comEnglish
    4·
    10 months ago

    Wow – they really are calling it Red Herring even though there’s already a Mystery Booster card with that name? That is not what I would have bet on.

    And honestly, the MB card is a much better flavor fit. It captures the idea of misdirection. What do haste and forced attacking have to do with the concept of a false clue?

    I would have replaced the first two abilities with something like: “Whenever Red Herring becomes blocked or becomes the target of a spell, you may sacrifice it. If you do, draw a card.” Adjust the mana cost, P/T, or rarity as needed. But that would be much more flavorful.

    • Mayonnaise@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      Yeah, I’m kind of disappointed that they used up the name Red Herring on such an uninspired card that doesn’t have anything to do with its name.