u/AvalancheMaster

[The Hobbit] Riddles in the Dark
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[The Hobbit] Riddles in the Dark

A Fact or Fiction for the modern age! I think this compares very nicely to Stock Up, although Stock Up remains undefeated as the premium 3 mana draw 2 spell in Blue. But instant speed, filling the graveyard, the sheer design aesthetic, and the very rare occasion where this will allow you to draw three cards makes this probably the second or third best variation of that spell.

This will certainly shine in decks that work with the graveyard. I can see Dimir Reanimate or Izzet Delve Tempo making a very good use of this card. Drawing two and binning 3 cards is a very good rate, especially since you get some control over the cards you draw.

What remains to be seen is just how much control you get. Fact or Fiction has been outclassed in many cubes for years now, but this is the inverse of it. The strength of this card will end up being determined by how often the face down pile misleads the opponents. I suspect this card will end up playing better in the hands of players who can bluff a straight when sitting on a hand with a 2 and a 7 when playing poker.

u/AvalancheMaster — 11 hours ago