Card Spotlight – Rizzix

Most keywords are important, but a select few really stand tall above the others. Spellshield is the one that immediately comes to mind as, while it has been prevalent since the start of the game, it has recently become the go-to puzzle to beat with Rune Ear Hierophant. There are other keywords that can contend for Spellshield’s number one spot but, because we haven’t seen it pushed before, it might not be apparent exactly which one I am talking about.

Welcome to the world of Unblockable in a whole new way:

As a 4/4 for 3, Rizzix obviously crushes the stat test. Unblockable on such a large body puts your opponent on an immediate clock. It is also extremely relevant that Rizzix stays out of Crackling Bolt range. Many might rush to compare Rizzix to Eldritch Dreamer, but the comparison truly falls flat for what Rizzix will be doing during a game. Rizzix is cheap enough to easily drop with backup out of control and aggro-control decks while also presenting a much more solid blocker.

Of course, Rizzix isn’t without drawbacks. You flat out can’t even play him without you or your opponent having three or more cards in the crypt. It is unlikely we will look for ways to cheat around this, so realistically Rizzix will find himself in one of three homes:



Aggro-Control decks that can wait until later to play Rizzix knowing that they will be able to play him plus another card later in the game. A reserves option for control against some aggro variations (if you know your opponent is going to have three cards reliably in their crypt by turn 3, Rizzix becomes a great blocker!). Dedicated bury decks that can reliably play Rizzix on turn 3.



HEX constructed seems to continually shift back and forth between decks that use the best enters play abilities and decks that use the best rates and keywords. When the time comes to get the best value you can, Rizzix is going to be there crawling into your opponent’s nightmares.

Until next time, keep brewing!

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