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Aardvark
An exact reprint of the old Stupefy. Back in the early days, when the base
set was the only one out, Stupefy was commonly seen. At 5 damage delivered,
it sits on the high end of Charms spell damage. Eventually, most players
came to realize that the additional point or two of damage this spell provided
wasn't worth the loss of flexibility in targeting opposing creatures that
is given by more popular cards, such as Stream of Flames. If block format
play ever takes hold in the Harry Potter card game, then I would expect this
card to make a small comeback. For those that don't know, Wizards of the
Coast (WOTC) makes a card game called Magic: The Gathering (MTG), which is
rather similar to Harry Potter, which they also make. MTG regularly has sets
come out in a pattern of one large set followed by two small ones. That group
of three sets is considered a block, and there are competitions held that
only allow people to play with cards the belong to a group of three sets.
Being a larger set, Chamber of Secrets could be the start of a Harry Potter
block format. Or not. We don't know, because WOTC hasn't said. In any event,
in open play, Stupefy/Backfire represents an idea who's time has come and
gone.
Enraged
Hmm with this and the new password cards mono charms could become a force to
be reckoned with five guaranteed damage for six power with no discard is
nothing spectacular but it is not terrible. I would play this and often do
in my quick potions/charms deck. If you need quality spell damage this is
your spell.
Lockhart
I feel like I've seen this card before....I did, I did. Backfire is one of
those cards that only do damage. These days, that just doesn't amount for
much, you're better off with a Blue Wig, or perhaps even an Ouch! The idea
these days is to do damage and then get a bonus effect and this card doesn't
give you that. Granted its a nice little punch. But there are just better
options out there.
Profpoke
This set has quite a few "mimic" cards from old sets. This leaves
the impression that WotC may actually be putting thought into a tournament
format and start helping the game out alot. Only time can tell, but for now
we go with the flow. Since Backfire! is basically the same as Stupify, if you
love Stupify, you'll love Backfire! just as much. Since they technically have
different names, you could have 4 of each which is 8 cards that have the same
effect. That is.. until they limit gameplay, but even then, some might still
play "old school" formats. :)
Snuffles
Is it just me or does this card give ya deja vu. Wow! its a stupefy!!! people
have been playing with stupefy in various decks since base set. definitely
not in all charms decks, but definitely not one of those never seen cards
like erumpent potion. 5 damage for 6 power... not bad.
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