<BB> Gurfafflekins Battle Board <Hilda, Pyromancer>

A solid walker - I think it might do with being instead of , but I can see why you'd have it as the latter.  10/10

"It is a question of what form of compensation you would prefer.  I have coin received from several planes, or if you would be interested in weapons I may have something you'd have an interest in among my collection.  Alternatively, if you wish, I can compensate you by providing my services if you have a foe that needs to be fought or would like a bodyguard."

Cryptic Currency
Artifact
: Add one mana of any color.
, , Sacrifice a non-Treasure artifact: Create a colorless Treasure artifact token with ", Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color."  Draw a card.

This could easily fit into Battlebond (if Investigate was a thing there).  Good stats, and the ability just makes sense.  10/10

I shake the detective's hand, and pull out a pouch of coin from Kaldheim.  I also pull out what appears to be a simple orb of metal.  "Simply break this - it is brittle enough that striking it against a hard surface will suffice.  I will sense its destruction, and will return here."

Aether Beacon 
Artifact
Aether Beacon enters the battlefield tapped.
, , Sacrifice Aether Beacon: Search your library for a creature or planeswalker card with converted mana cost X or less, reveal it, and put it into your hand, then shuffle your library.

A one-shot Sneak Attack?  A shame that's already a broken effect.  This can, with the right creature, end the game on turn 3 (or earlier with the right ramp) if the opponent isn't lucky enough to have blockers or an answer.  Just throw out a Serra Avatar or Blightsteel Colossus.  Late game, it can still hit hard by cheating out something like an Eldrazi Titan.  I'd think this would probably still be a bit more comfortable at CMC 4 or even 5, just because of how powerful the effect really is. 8/10

I prepare to leave as the detective takes the beacon, before pausing as he speaks two names.  Jin-Gitaxias and Urabrask...  those names are certainly of Phyrexian origin, I think to myself, nodding as he comments that he feels they're related to new Phyrexia.  "I shall keep that in mind," I say as I turn to leave.  "Thank you for your assistance."

mrlozano

Vivien looks at slick, walking towards us.  She nods at him.  "Well, maybe not who actually smuggled it in, but maybe an expert in smuggling.  Name's Pidge, some sort of merchant and engineer.  Probably from Lorwyn." she says, looking from the merchant to me.  While she's talking to him, I subtly move a file over the case file I'm working on, which has 'Rixos' written on a tab facing upward.  I nod.  "Right.  We'll go take a visit to her sooner or later - but first..." I gesture at her, and the lovely young lady turns to Rixos, moving a little closer to him.  She's got an air of mystery - yet so, so trustworthy.  "I've still got a few questions of my own for you, Mister Rixos." she says.  "Do you have any enemies that would want to hurt your business reputation?  Or perhaps get you arrested?"

Curse of Attraction 
Enchantment - Curse
Enchant player
Whenever enchanted player draws a card, you may pay . If you do, create a 3/1 red Elemental creature token with haste. Exile it at the beginning of your next end step.
"Whatever you need, or need to know!  I-I'll give anything!"

Go ahead, tap out and attack me.

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The detective's assistant is strangely alluring - like she exudes the fact that you can trust her, Rixos.

Dangerous Curiosity: I was almost going to complain about how this makes you almost not to want them sometimes, but black does enchantments you want to get rid of all the time.  Demonic Pact, for example.  So the semi-counterproductive nature of the card actually goes with the flavor and fits the card draw abilities of black and potentially dangerous enchantments in black.  In short:  I friggin' love it. 10/10. (Suggestion though: May want to cost it at with other draw engines like Phyrexian Arena and Underworld Connections.)

Rixos nods when Vivien mentions Pidge. "Yeah, I know here, but she didn't seem like the kind of merchant who sells drugs." Rixos smiles as the detective gets closer to him. This woman seems like the 'public relationships' partner of Rolt. "Enemies you say? In the Arena I don't think so. In my home plane sure, any of the other merchant Houses would use any means they have to hurt me or my reputation, but I don't think anyone there knows that I'm a planeswalker." Rixos starts feeling more confident. "Well, in the Arena my only 'enemy' until the moment has been the 7CI. I'm sure they would like to get me arrested but I'm not one of their priorities I think. More like a little bothering fly. And Pidge... If she wants to settle in the Arena I'm her competition..."  Rixos shuts up, realizing that something is not right.

Rixos, Interrogated 
Legendary Planeswalker - Rixos 
Whenever a creature attacks you or another planeswalker you control you gain life equal to that creature's power.
: Each player draws a card and loses 1 life.
: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.


Nah, I prefer killing myself slowly.

Curse of Attraction: You are getting at least one trigger per turn round. It's probably better against blue decks, but works kere too. Nice response 9/10

cajun - The detective is knocked out, so welcome to Vivien's head.

I looked up, seeing the Kithkin willing to help me move the guy who just did the craziest thing he'd done in a while.  Dumbass detective.  "It's fine.  He did a stupid thing.  I'll have a very stern talking to him when we wakes up." I said, not exactly wanting the help.  "And thank you Pidge, but we know most of the ones on Nore.  The only dealer remotely capable of this is Haloster - avoid him as best you can if you hear the name."  She leans down to help me carry him - I didn't mind the relief on my shoulders, but receiving help like this still felt wrong.  "I planned on taking him back to his office.  It's not terribly far from here.  Plus, bastard might just wake up halfway there.  He never stays out long."
Ugh, another feline.  Hopefully this one is not as obnoxious as the last.
I look at the cat staring at the air around Skylar, raising an eyebrow.  "He yours?"
The detective will wake soon.  And more fun will ensue.  Damnable turtle.
Heave
Instant
Choose one --
- Target creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn.
- Target creature gains double strike until end of turn.
"1... 2... 3!  Aaaand there he goes.  Let's hope Rolt finds him at the bottom of this ditch.  Should be funny to see." - Detective Haloster

Woohoo, teamwork!  Either get a bigger thing, or two smaller ones.

Pidge, Interplanar Courier: I'd say this isn't or , but I'd be wrong, mostly because every color has a wish!  Granted, more for specific card types, but I think the CMC restriction makes this fine.  Slightly reminds me of Thada Adel, Inquistor. 9/10.

mrlozano

Vivien and I looked at each other briefly when he mentioned the stone got hot.  As he finished yapping, I stood up, and Vivien took a seat on my desk, next to where he was approaching.  "You aren't lying, slick.  I believe you.  I just had a need for the details - and one you neglected to mention was the heat of the stone." I said, motioning for him to look at Vivien.

"Rocks that heat up like that are a... certain issue we've had recently.  Wherever we go, rocks that heat up and burst into something or other seem to plague us. It had seemed to stop for a while recently, but now they're back, it seems..." she explained, nodding politely at Rixos, then back to me.

"There.  Now you know.  And now we have a couple leads to start threading through, like a grandma knitting a scarf for her tiny dog.  Though if you think you can do a better job investigating this, then please.  Be my guest."  I took a drag off my cigarette, blowing the smoke towards him.  "Now get the Hell out of my office."

Detective's Suspicion
Enchantment
Instants and sorceries you control can't be countered by spells or abilities.
Whenever an activated ability of a permanent you don't control is activated, you may scry 1.
, sacrifice ~: Draw a card.
"I've got my theories."

Call to Aid: Deadly Visit

Rixos, Innocent Merchant: I am in love with this card.  At first I was unsure but I talked it up a lot in my head.  I'd totally make a commander around this too - monowhite pillowfort. 10/10.

gurfafflekins

The directions were written by someone who knew what they were doing. Which alley to take, which window to avoid. In fact, it a path that seemed particularly exact in it's specifications. But it was not difficult to follow, and eventually, the pair would find themselves at their apparent destination. 

Followed by the sound of a sword unsheathing, and finding itself underneath the sleuth's chin. 




"Relax. They're our guests." A calm, but stern tone ordered. The guard's eyes looking briefly towards a shadowy corner of the hidden courtyard, before she stepped back, sheathing the sword and stepping in line with her master. 

The anonymous 'R' did not step out from her place in the shadows, only the piercing gaze of crimson eyes looking from the darkness. She was quiet for a moment, before speaking once more. 

"I wish to acquire your services. 'Detective' Rolt." She focused on the words, not out of insult, perhaps, but more...unfamiliarity? 

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Magus of the Leak: Reminds me of Cursecatcher, but I like mana leak enough to give it a thumbs up. 9/10

gurfafflekins

The sound of a scoff escapes from 'R's lips, amused by the indignant attitude of their guest. "Information, in any form, is a commodity. An expensive one at that, I might add." She pauses for a moment, before sighing. "But if you must see the form of who you're dealing with, so be it."

It seemed for a moment 'R' was about to step forward, a boot about to step on the tile of the courtyard. But then it...disintegrated, forming into black-vapor as the rest of the body followed it, pillowing out over the ground. Even the guard that had been accompanying the thing was put off, taking a few steps back as a shape emerged from the shadow.




"Will this satisfy you?" the shade asked, horrific, but out of the shadows for the detective to witness.

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Careless Insult: Red doesn't get legendary hate, usually synergy, but I can see it in Dominaria 2: Electric Boogaloo. 8/10

gurfafflekins

'R' as she appeared for him, gave little indication through her incorporeal form of her read on the situation. The shadowy figure as it were seemed to stare at the detective for a moment more before speaking. 

"I want the name of every person of the cloth in this city. Every deity, every sect, every level of hierarchy. Name, their god, and where I can find them." The voice, smooth and impassive before, now had a warble to it, as it spoken through water. 

"Name your price."

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Pressuring Detective: A good punisher card, I'd run this in any control deck, especially one that cared for milling. Technically it's a worse Memory Erosion, but that card is too much for my liking. 10/10

gurfafflekins


The shade would look impassively at the detective, whether it had noticed the flash of blue, it would be difficult to tell.

"I have my ways," was all the shade answered, the smallest hint of smugness breaking through the warbling voice. "I accept your deal. You will ask me your second question when you have the list for me." The shade paused, taking a physical, labored breath. "You will return here when you have it, and wait for me to come and claim it. Not a day early, not a day later."

This was not a suggestion.

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Ominous Question: Like Temporal Machinations, but for milling instead. Versatile, especially if you find reason to use it on your own stuff. 10/10

gurfafflekins

The shade was blank as the detective, outwardly calm, internally boiling, protested her answer. Though her guise gave no such indication, 'R' herself felt a glimmer of...satisfaction in having irked the detective. Good, he didn't just accept what was in front of him.

"The shadows speak of your name, in little more than hushed whispers. They know you wish to turn the light upon that they wish should be hidden. Be grateful, that I was the one that warned you, instead of a blade between your ribs."

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Detective's Intuition: Like Spell Swindle, but actually usable. I like it.10/10