5 Standard Cards from Shadows over Innistrad

Today I will be talking a little bit about about some of the cards that I think will have a big impact on the first couple o weeks of this standard format. I have done some minor testing with friends and could be totally off on a lot of these predictions but only time will tell, but for now here we go.

1. Tireless Tracker

I really like this card and I would wager that a lot of lower curve green decks will be playing this card. It is always going to be good. Early it is a solid body that is just going to grow as the game goes on. Then late game it turns all of your useless lands into a brand new card. I would not be surprised to see Collected Company Decks start playing this card to start with.

2. Town Gossipmonger

















I think that if humans becomes a strong aggressive deck in the format ( and I think it will be) then this card is going to be very strong. This card may be a little slow to get going but when you do I think that it will demand a removal spell or you will quickly run over your opponent.

3. Archangel Avacyn

This one seems like a no brainer to me. Avacyn is incredible, she is a well costed, evasive threat that all subsequently saves your entire side of the board. I think Avacyn is definitely going to be the real deal and I would not be surprised to see her get even more expensive.

4. Traverse the Ulvenwald

 I think this card is great, early game it will sure up your draws and then late game it will get your bombs. Most decks should be able to fuel Delirium pretty easily so I don't think it is a stretch to have this online by turn 5 or 6.

5. Mindwrack Demon

This is the only card on this list that I am not quite sure on. I think this card will probably be nuts but there is the strong chance that this card just misses and the triggers end up killing you. If somebody can figure out a list for a G/B delirium deck where Gather the Pack can fill up the graveyard then this card will quickly close out games.