This was one of the better fought games lately. Facing a quasi-Maestros mirror in the rubber match. Oppo got out to a fast start, removed my blocker, and has me pretty firmly on the back foot. But now it’s Echo Inspector time!
Do I pitch a card to make the E.I. a 3/4? That can block the 3/1 initiate but *can’t* block the Body Dropper due to threat of activation. Is that worth a card? Potential lines include:
If I pitch a spell, I probably pitch the Slip out the Back, looking to build up my own Body Droppers with a blitzed Night Clubber.
If I pitch a land, I’m priced into trading the E.I. for the Initiate, which doesn’t feel great. I set up a double Body Dropper next turn along with a Slip out the Back to protect them (or buy a turn with a block). What to do?
I opted to pitch a land and leave the E.I. at 3/4. At the time I was afraid that just keeping back the Initiate wasn’t worth a Real Card. Next turn I cast the body-droppers and the turn after that I Night Club down the Initiate. I think that’s the More Correct play.
The game turned out to be quite close, I recommend going through the replay!
Benalish Dad 