Serra Angel vs Hypnotic Specter

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Post by The Fluff » 4 years ago

Hi, came across this art today. Surprised that Hypnotic Specter is so much larger than Serra Angel, but it's only a 2/2? Feels like it's p/t should be higher considering the size of it. :o
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Hmm, what could be the possible explanation for this? opinions anyone?
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Post by void_nothing » 4 years ago

Physical size is far, far from the only determinant of p/t in flavor. Consider that Akroma is only physically the size of Nivea but is a 6/6 in her cards. That's because she's an archangel of tremendous might and reputation.

Also, the larger creature is just the Specter's mount. Horses aren't taken into account flavorfully for the p/t of every Knight, for example.
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Post by Feyd_Ruin » 4 years ago

Look how huge Armory Guard is:

He's a 2/5.

vs Regular human sized Surrak Dragonclaw

at a 6/6.

Combat prowess means much more than physical size.

Hypnotic Specter isn't a physically powerful creature. It has power when it touches you and flays your mind, but they aren't really combat oriented minions. It would take two of them to take a normal angel down in purely physical combat.
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Post by The Fluff » 4 years ago

[mention]void_nothing[/mention] [mention]Feyd_Ruin[/mention]

ok, I'm convinced. Thanks both for the answer. :)
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