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·
    6 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·
      6 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.