Immerwolf

Eldritch Moon Werewolves

"We did something similar in Eldritch Moon (Werewolf on front and mutated version on back) and it didn’t go over well." They were a bit awkward to play with Immerwolf, but still surprised to hear they weren't popular. Was it just the synergies, or some other issue?

The market research more measure what they think than why. My best guess is that Werewolves had a tight mechanical identity and these didn’t fit with it.

Eldritch Moon Immerwolf Werewolf

Addressing Snake and Naga Support

I can't speak for everyone but I think some of the debate regarding Snakes and Nagas would be helped if there was some tribal support for "Snakes and Nagas" together. Personally I see it like Werewolf, where "Human Wolf" would work but there's a word with more resonance on its own, but we also get "Wolf and Werewolf" support like Immerwolf to help tie it together.

I think a Naga and Snake “lord” is a when.

Human Immerwolf Kindred / Typal Naga Snake Werewolf Wolf

Moonmist Transformation Limits

Why doesn't moonmist transform the human side of the new werewolves. It precisely says transform all humans, it doesn't care if it's day or night. Like immerwolf.

I believe the issue is that daybound creatures can’t turn to their night bound side of it isn’t night.

Creatures Day/Night Human Immerwolf Moonmist Transform

Addressing Werewolf Volume Issue

Per the werewolf volume issue, was having wolf (not werewolf) support cards like immerwolf considered to add more support without using up double sided slots?

We still had to balance all the various archetypes.

Immerwolf Werewolf Wolf

Werewolves vs Wolves in Decks

“That’s more new cards than the deck’s slots for new cards.”There is a lot of overlap between wolves and werewolves (most cards that care about one care about both, like Immerwolf). Hypothetically, could a commander deck with single-sided werewolves have worked if the deck was supplemented by regular wolves for more of a “wolves and werewolves” tribal deck?

I’m pretty sure a Werewolf deck with no Werewolves wouldn’t have been a success. : )

Commander Decks Humor Immerwolf Kindred / Typal Werewolf Wolf

Immerwolf's Influence on Werewolves

I'm pretty sure what the person asking about Immerwolf meant was, "Will having an Immerwolf out prevent your nightbound werewolves from transforming when it becomes day again?"

I believe having an Immerwolf out will keep your Werewolves from transforming back to Humans when it becomes day.

Day/Night Human Immerwolf

Moon Mist's Limited Interaction

Wait, moon mist can’t work with the new werewolves? What about immerwolf?

As long as it’s night, the nightbound side will stay face up.

Day/Night Immerwolf Limited

Tribal Synergies Concern

I'm worried the "no-blocks" environment will produce less tribal synergies... Innistrad's werewolves needed a 3rd set to become serious business (with Wolfir Avenger ; Dark Ascension's Huntmaster of the Fells, Immerwolf, Scorned Villager and Wolfbitten Captive weren't enough). And M14 Slivers were unplayable until a year later, with M15's release (with Diffusion, Leeching and Venom Slivers). Recently, Zombies and Humans only became competitive with Amonkhet (SOI and EMN were not enough).

The key is being more conscious of the overlap between creature types in sets. Also, we will sometimes be on worlds for more than one set.

Amonkhet Competitive Play Creatures Dark Ascension Human Immerwolf Innistrad Kindred / Typal Sliver Wolfir Avenger Zombie

Ulric's Gameplay Dynamics

I'm actually coming around on Ulric. Commander is traditionally 4+ players so he is going to flip a lot. Drop some equipment on him and that can have intriguing consequences for opponents and lead to interesting political choices. I'd have loved Immerwolf at Legendary as much as the next guy but I appreciate the subtlety.

I’m curious to hear feedback after people have played him.

Commander Equipment Immerwolf

Immerwolf Flavor Decision

Was it discussed to have a card flavored after the full moon instead of a creature in Immerwolf? The artwork seems to reflect it I notice.

It was part of a creature cycle of monsters lords so no.

Art Creatures Immerwolf

Enchantment Persistence

I have two inquiries. One: if a human werewolf is enchanted with say pacifism, but is transformed using moonmist, and immerwolf is on the field, does the enchantment stay on?

Yes, all enchantments and equipments stay attached.

Enchantments Human Immerwolf Moonmist Pacifism Werewolf

Immerwolf Naming Decision

Is Immerwolf's name going remain as it is when English speakers have their hands on the card, or is it another example of borrowing from Germanic roots?

The card’s English name is Immerwolf.

English Immerwolf