Chandra, Pyromaster

Mechanic Naming

What do you call the mechanic that Prophetic Flamespeaker, Act on Impulse and Chandra, Pyromaster share? The one that peels stuff off the top of deck but is lost permanently at end of turn if not used. I love the effect but I'm not aware of a shorthand for it. Thanks!

In design, we’ve been calling it impulsive draw.

Act on Impulse Chandra, Pyromaster Mechanics Prophetic Flamespeaker

Chandra Play Rarity

Why doesn't Chandra, Pyromaster see play? Is it that bad? If so, why reprint it?

It has seen tournament play.

Card Printing Chandra, Pyromaster Reprints

Card Play Expectations

Wizards doesn't parade cards around often, but Chandra, Pyromaster got an awful lot of "trust us guys, she'll be good" for the amount of play she's been getting. Was this a miscalculation on how good she would be, or just extra press for a set with mutavault?

She’s been played plenty. The only reason she’s not seeing a lot of play in Standard now is because red’s not seeing a lot of play.

Chandra, Pyromaster Miscalculation Mutavault Red Standard

Red Draw Effect Anticipation

How long until we see more of the Red draw effect seen on Chandra, Pyromaster?

Patience. : )

Chandra, Pyromaster Red

Appreciating Chandra

Hi Mark! I'm taking a break from eating this large bowl of crow to say that I take back what I initially said about Chandra, Pyromaster. She is much better than I thought she would be. While it isn't surprising that her card draw ability is good, I'm amazed at how useful her +1 (which I had dismissed as yet another ping) had been. So kudos to those who helped create her and I hope we'll see this form of red draw again. PS: Crow starts off tasting bad but you get used to it after a while!

The draw ability is being added to red’s color pie. I’m glad Chandra’s finally seeing some love. : )

Appreciation Bend / Break Card Draw Chandra, Pyromaster Color Pie Colors Red

Chandra and Scry Ability

Back when Chandra, Pyromaster was previewed I remember you were asked if there will be cards that will synchronize well with her +0 ability. Was the return of Scry one of such abilities or do we have something else to look forward to?

Yes, scry was one such ability. No, I’m not going to tell you about things you do not yet know. : )

Chandra, Pyromaster Scry

Red's Draw Mechanic

Effects like Chandra, Pyromaster's +0 and Faithless Looting give red more draw, which has generally been flavoured as study, thought, and inspiration. Will we see red's interpreted as creativity, wits and spontaneity?

Quite possibly.

Chandra, Pyromaster Faithless Looting Red See Red

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