Born of the Gods, Journey Into Nyx... Small Sets?... Top Four in Theros for Blue!

I was recently on Mythicspoiler and I went to check out the "Born of the Gods" set. Feeling unlikely that I would see anything spoiled while Theros has just come out last Friday, I clicked on the expansions tab and then clicked on the Born of the Gods symbol... I noticed in the top corner that there was "0/165 cards spoiled". I then checked Journey Into Nyx, and it contains even less cards! 156!

When I saw that, I compared it to the RTR block and realised that the two last sets of Theros had less cards in it than Gatecrash and Dragons Maze. The Zendikar block is bigger, many other sets are bigger. And of course, 5th edition is certainly bigger.

I certainly hope that this does not turn out to be confirmed. Seeing that wasn't a huge impact to my impression of the Theros block, it just made me frown a little bit. Does smaller set mean less rares or less commons? does a smaller set mean more value or more cards with little value? The only way to find out is to wait. I will certainly keep you updated.

Now, onto this weeks Top Four with the Blue cards.

4. Omenspeaker

I can easily say that this is no Augur of Bolas. But, if you play it differently, it can certainly be better. In a deck with Flamespeaker adept, this can be pretty killer. And.. this guy gets you to chuck or keep two cards off of the top of your library. Not bad. Considering to use it for a pauper Delver Deck

Rating: 7/10










3. Swan Song

What a cool card. Great against a god card. This card basically means that you can turn a god into a bird for one single mana! Or you can protect your dude. Not that useful against control, I don't know, I wouldn't want to give them a bird token to finish a counterspell showoff. But, in many cases, a good card.

Rating: 7.2/10










2.Aqueous Form

+ Flamesparker Adept. For a single mana, your creature is ublockable and, when it attacks, lets you scry. Many of these cards just light up my head with an idea for a blue/red Scry Deck. This common is awesome. Certainly worth more than 25 cents. But... I guess artful dodge was worth that much too and people have witnessed the power of that card. I guess, sometimes, the price of the card can depend on its flexibility. But I would personally splash blue for this card and Omenspeaker in any aggro deck ANY day.

Rating: 7.5/10







1. Thassa, God of the Sea

 You've already read, in my previous articles, that I love this card. wowee. Upkeep, scry. Attack with flamesparker. Instant 6/3 unblockable at no mana cost. This card does the job. and for 3 mana, scrying every turn is great. The only issue if getting it's devotion off. I can't think of too many blue permanents that would be good in a deck with Thassa. but.. nonetheless, she still is a great card.
7.9/10











Next week i will be looking at the tob 4 in RED! Along with another random topic!