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'''Ruthless''' is [[R&D]] [[List of Magic slang|slang term]] used for “When ~ enters the battlefield, put ... -1/-1 counters on target creature you control.” | '''Ruthless''' is [[R&D]] [[List of Magic slang|slang term]] used for “When ~ enters the battlefield, put ... -1/-1 counters on target creature you control.” | ||
The [[black]] and [[green]] mechanic was featured in ''[[Amonkhet]]''. In design it was actually an [[ability word]]ed as Ruthless but [[R&D]] ultimately | The [[black]] and [[green]] mechanic was featured in ''[[Amonkhet]]''. In design it was actually an [[ability word]]ed as Ruthless but [[R&D]] ultimately didn't feel they had enough cards to give it an ability word.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/160374176768/why-wasnt-the-when-etb-put-x-1-1-counters-on|title=Why wasn't the "when ~ ETB put X -1/-1 counters on a creature you control" keyworded?|May 06, 2017}}</ref> It was referenced in the name of <c>Ruthless Sniper</c>. | ||
There is | There is often a second ability on the cards with Ruthless, most of the times interacting with [[-1/-1 counter]]s. | ||
==Cards with Ruthless== | ==Cards with Ruthless== | ||
* <c>Baleful Ammit</c> | |||
* <c>Crocodile of the Crossing</c> | |||
* <c>Channeler Initiate</c> | * <c>Channeler Initiate</c> | ||
* <c>Decimator Beetle</c> | |||
* <c>Defiant Greatmaw</c> | * <c>Defiant Greatmaw</c> | ||
* <c>Exemplar of Strength</c> | * <c>Exemplar of Strength</c> | ||
* <c>Lethal Sting</c> | |||
* <c>Manticore of the Gauntlet</c> | |||
* <c>Ornery Kudu</c> | |||
* <c>Plague Belcher</c> | * <c>Plague Belcher</c> | ||
* <c>Soulstinger</c> | * <c>Soulstinger</c> | ||
Latest revision as of 09:48, 20 June 2021
Ruthless is R&D slang term used for “When ~ enters the battlefield, put ... -1/-1 counters on target creature you control.”
The black and green mechanic was featured in Amonkhet. In design it was actually an ability worded as Ruthless but R&D ultimately didn't feel they had enough cards to give it an ability word.[1] It was referenced in the name of Ruthless Sniper.
There is often a second ability on the cards with Ruthless, most of the times interacting with -1/-1 counters.
Cards with Ruthless
- Baleful Ammit
- Crocodile of the Crossing
- Channeler Initiate
- Decimator Beetle
- Defiant Greatmaw
- Exemplar of Strength
- Lethal Sting
- Manticore of the Gauntlet
- Ornery Kudu
- Plague Belcher
- Soulstinger
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 06, 2017). "Why wasn't the "when ~ ETB put X -1/-1 counters on a creature you control" keyworded?". Blogatog. Tumblr.