Why aren't there potions in magic

WHY AREN'T THERE POTIONS IN MAGIC

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Ashenai » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:23 pm

are you saying it was an enchanted cross, +5 against Godspawn?

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:28 pm

I mean even a piece of the true cross counts as a relic, imagine the stat bonuses the full thing must've had

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Ashenai » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:32 pm

wow we are just blaspheming the HECK out of this thread

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:36 pm

speak for yourself, I'm just glad for the opportunity to use the stuff I learned in catholic school

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Ashenai » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:40 pm

Well then perhaps you can tell me whether the blood of the Host counts as a potion

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:44 pm

not in and of itself but it's a required ingredient for crafting most epic & legendary potions

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:59 pm

I thought "blood of the host" didn't type-check (since usually "the host" refers to the communion wafer specifically) but google suggests it's not a totally unheard-of usage

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by the_zoomies » Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:03 pm

How come Nacatl Savage gets protron, but we can't get a single potion?

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Ashenai » Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:19 pm

I make a motion for a potion

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:48 pm

an ocean... of potions

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Ashenai » Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:07 pm

don't use them as lotions. they're potions.

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Skeletor » Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:22 pm

Khaos wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:21 pmit is!
Damn, this set is rad

Now I want potions to be even more like learn through. I'd keep the potions themselves as creature-centric combat tricks that last an extra turn. But I would totally steal the learn mechanic for obtaining them rather than just put it on Potion Belt like I was thinking before
wow, [you]. that all sounds terrible. i hope it gets better for you

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:34 pm

so something like

Sip Wisely 1U
Instant
Draw a card
Drink (You may pay the mana cost of a potion you own from outside the game. If you do, put it on the battlefield and attach it to a permanent you control.)

Potion of Strength G
Enchantment - Potion Aura
Enchant Creature
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1. At the beginning of your turn, sacrifice Potion of Strength.

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Khaos » Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:42 pm

Potion of Strength
2G
Instant - Potion
Put three +1/+1 buffs and a trample buff on target creature you control. (At the beginning of your upkeep, remove one buff from each permanent you control.)

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:47 pm

Khaos wrote: Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:42 pm Potion of Strength
2G
Instant - Potion
Put three +1/+1 buffs and a trample buff on target creature you control. (At the beginning of your upkeep, remove one buff from each permanent you control.)
Funstable Mutation U
Instant
Put 6 +1/+1 buffs and 3 -1/-1 counters on target creature.

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Khaos » Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:49 pm

Potion of Confusion
1U
Instant - Potion
Put two -1/-0 debuffs on each creature you don't control. (At the beginning of each player's upkeep, they remove one buff and one debuff from each permanent they control.)

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Khaos » Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:50 pm

Potion of Substance
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Instant - Potion
Put four substance buffs on target creature you control.
Draw a card.

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:53 pm

The Devils Let Us 1RB
Instant - Potion
Put four +2/+0 buffs on target creature.

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Khaos » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:00 pm

Alchemist's Familiar
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Creature - Ouphe
When Alchemist's Familiar enters the battlefield, search your library for a Potion card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then shuffle your library.
Buffs on Alchemist's Familiar can't be removed.
1/2

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:02 pm

Expanded Mind 1U
Instant
Draw a card. You may remove a buff from a creature you control. If you do, draw another card.

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Khaos » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:05 pm

Inspiring Mage-knight
3W
Creature - Human Knight Wizard (C)
When Inspiring Mage-knight enters the battlefield, put a +1/+1 buff on each creature you control. They gain vigilance until end of turn.
2/3

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Skeletor » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:10 pm

Yessss I like this buff/debuff concept
wow, [you]. that all sounds terrible. i hope it gets better for you

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Khaos » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:21 pm

the power of collaboration!

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Ashenai » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:24 pm

It's a cool idea!

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Khaos » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:25 pm

Mage of Maladies
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Creature - Zombie Wizard (U)
When Mage of Maladies enters the battlefield, put a -1/-1 debuff on target creature you don't control, then proliferate debuffs.
Debuffs can't be removed from creatures you don't control.
2/2

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by pterrus » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:43 pm

1UU
Potion No. 9
Instant - Potion
Put a love buff on target creature. You control that creature as long as it has a love buff on it.

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Jeb Bush 2012 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:45 pm

Sobering Up W
Instant
Remove all debuffs from creatures you control and all buffs from creatures you don't control. Put a +1/+1 buff on target creature.

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by pterrus » Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:06 pm

Potion of Blindness
UB
Sorcery
Put 2 blindness debuffs on each opponent.
As long as all your opponents have blindness counters, you may cast creature spells face down for {1}. They enter the battlefield manifested.
Draw a card.

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Khaos » Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:35 pm

pterrus wrote:1UU
Potion No. 9
Instant - Potion
Put a love buff on target creature. You control that creature as long as it has a love buff on it.
i like this but instant speed doesn't really work well for this (in blue.) maybe just 2 counters at sorcery speed?

although it kinda begs the question as to why this isn't an enchant creature now

and that's the tea

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Re: Why aren't there potions in magic

Post by Khaos » Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:38 pm

Truth Serum
2W
Sorcery - Potion
Put two detain debuffs on up to one target creature.
Draw two cards.

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