Outlaws of Thunder Junction’s Most Powerful Cards
Outlaws of Thunder Junction, a lawless land of crime and adventure, introduces a host of powerful cards that redefine the Wild West. These cards bring new levels of tempo and flexibility to the game, providing players with a wide range of options and strategies.
10. Stingerback Terror
Hellbent is a potent keyword that rewards players for emptying their hands. Stingerback Terror capitalizes on this, offering a massive 7/7 flying body with trample for a mere 3 mana when hellbent. Its lack of haste and vulnerability to removal can be drawbacks, but its sheer power makes it a formidable force.
9. Magda, the Hoardmaster
Red decks rejoice with Magda, the Hoardmaster. This card provides both ramp and endgame strength, enabling players to cast devastating spells or summon flying threats with haste. Its flexibility and ability to generate mana or creatures make it an invaluable asset for Red decks.
8. Assimilation Aegis
Exile effects are essential in any format, and Assimilation Aegis takes it to a new level. This mythic exile grants players access to their opponent’s best creature, which they can then equip to their own creature, turning it into a formidable threat. Its simplicity and game-changing potential make it a must-have for Blue-White decks.
7. Goldvein Hydra
A staple for Green decks, Goldvein Hydra provides a versatile threat that can adapt to any situation. Its ability to grow with +1/+1 counters and trample makes it a fearsome attacker, while its vigilance protects it from retaliation. The ability to retrieve mana when it dies adds further utility to this already powerful creature.
6. Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
Another strong +1/+1 counter manipulator, Bristly Bill provides constant benefits by boosting creatures immediately and stacking counters over time. Landfall decks find excellent use for Bristly Bill, as they can continuously trigger its abilities to enhance their creatures. Its ability to make even the smallest creature a lethal threat makes it a top pick for Green decks.
5. Final Showdown
For control decks, Final Showdown is the ultimate board wipe. Its higher cost than other board wipes is justified by its ability to remove all creature abilities, making indestructible creatures vulnerable and nullifying ETB or death triggers. This comprehensive removal can turn the tides of the game in an instant, ensuring the safety of your favorite creature.
4. Slickshot Show-off
Red decks find another versatile weapon in Slickshot Show-off. Its haste grants it immediate attacking potential, while flying makes it difficult to block. Players can plot Slickshot Show-off to strike at the opportune moment, dealing significant damage out of nowhere. Red-Blue decks can even utilize it as a finisher, casting three spells in a turn to deliver a devastating 7 damage burst.
3. Three Steps Ahead
Control players delight in the versatility of Three Steps Ahead. At its core, it’s a Cancel that counters any target. However, its true power lies in its optional effects. By paying additional mana, players can copy their best creature or artifact and refill their hand with the better of two cards. The flexibility to counter spells while simultaneously enhancing your board or drawing cards makes Three Steps Ahead an invaluable tool.
2. Terror of the Peaks
Fast Red decks gain a formidable new addition with Terror of the Peaks. As a 5/4 flyer for 5 mana, it poses a serious threat on its own. However, its unique ability to drain life from opponents for every spell that targets it makes it incredibly potent. Players must choose between removing it and taking significant damage or weathering its attacks. This dilemma makes Terror of the Peaks a force to be reckoned with.
1. The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride
The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride stands as the premier card in Outlaws of Thunder Junction. A 6/5 with haste and trample, it can enter the field and immediately wreak havoc. Beyond its formidable body, it possesses an exceptional draw ability. When it deals combat damage, the creature mounted on it can be sacrificed to draw cards equal to its power. These cards can even be lands, which can be directly played onto the field. The Gitrog’s combination of damage output, card advantage, and free land plays makes it the most powerful cards in the set.
