Radagast of Rhosgobel

Radagast of Rhosgobel

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{2}{G}{G} · Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
Rare · The Hobbit · Art by Anna Podedworna
The first creature spell you cast each turn costs {2} less to cast and can be cast as though it had flash.
Predicted power
Standard 61 Eng.B-Usr.

Green creature decks can deploy this ahead of curve; if it survives, one discounted flash creature on each turn cycle generates substantial tempo.

Best home Selesnya AggroBand role-playerConfidence 57%

Could be wrong if Aggro decks may lack the time, creature density, or worthwhile curve-toppers to justify a four-mana setup card.

Pioneer 43 Eng.D+Usr.

The discount-and-flash engine is powerful after untapping, but a four-mana 2/5 with no immediate value is a demanding rate in Pioneer.

Best home Green creature midrangeBand fringeConfidence 64%

Could be wrong if A dense creature shell that can protect it and exploit both turns could make it a recurring role-player.

Modern 31 Eng.D-Usr.

Its unusual static ability merits testing in creature-heavy combo shells, but investing four mana in a 2/5 before value is a major Modern liability.

Best home Creature-combo shellsBand fringeConfidence 68%

Could be wrong if An existing shell with enough cheap creatures and protection could convert its flash clause into a stronger tempo engine.

Legacy 26 Eng.FUsr.

Acceleration may permit experiments, but {G}{G}, no immediate payoff, and efficient interaction leave this four-mana engine poorly positioned.

Band speculativeConfidence 72%

Could be wrong if A green accelerated creature shell could exploit repeated discounts more effectively than expected.

Pauper Eng.NLUsr.
Commander 67 Eng.BUsr.

Creature-heavy decks can use a two-mana reduction on each player's turn, while granting flash turns held creatures into meaningful interaction.

Best home Creature-heavy green decksBand competitiveConfidence 65%

Could be wrong if It is fragile, costs four mana, and is much weaker in decks unable to consistently cast creatures on opponents' turns.

Limited 76 Eng.A-Usr.

A 2/5 stabilizes the board, then repeated discounts and surprise blockers create major tempo; it is a strong first pick, not a self-contained bomb.

Best home Any green creature deckBand first-pickConfidence 43%

Could be wrong if Unknown removal density, format speed, and creature curves could make its delayed payoff substantially less reliable.

Creature flash cost engine

“A fragile four-mana engine that turns later creatures into discounted flash threats when its controller has enough creature density.”

AI prediction made before release — not a measured result. Real performance data replaces this once the set is legal and tournament results come in.

Previewed 30 July by Stella Chuu

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