Ruric Thar, the Unbowed

[brianpk80]

Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
 
Legendary creature - Ogre Warrior
Vigilance, reach.
Ruric-Thar, the Unbowed attacks each turn if able.
Whenever a player casts a non-creature spell, Ruric Thar deals 6 damage to that player.
6/6

The first thing that came to mind was that it might be a reasonable Oath/Dredge sideboard option if combo ever makes a big comeback.  Pyrostatic Pillar is backbreaking enough as a single enchantment in play.  Tripling that effect is harsh.  

I also wonder if there's some sort of ramp context where this can be Forced through early with a Cavern of Souls.  That is a very potent static ability, up there with Iona.  

Also, the name of the next block's expansions were released today: Theros, Born of the Gods, and Journey into Nyx.  

[msg67183]

I find a 6/6 with vigilence AND reach for     hard to believe, let alone with the triple Pillar ability.
But IF this is real, IT'S pretty INSANE!

Nevermind, just found out it wasnt a Black symbol but a 4.... Lol

[brianpk80]

I find a 6/6 with vigilence AND reach for     hard to believe, let alone with the triple Pillar ability.
But IF this is real, IT'S pretty INSANE!

Nevermind, just found out it wasnt a Black symbol but a 4.... Lol

No prob, it happens.   

[boggyb]

Unbowed

Is that a reference to Legend of the Five Rings? God I miss that game!

[HappyNewyear]

Ruric seems like a decent Oath target, but it doesn't have the same "I win" or "I'm just about to win" feeling like Emrakul or Griselbrand before it.  I guess if something similar to Elephant Oath were to become viable again, then it would be an option. I wouldn't be surprised seeing this in or against Show and Tell (especially as an anti-Griselbrand option).

One thing to note: that effect is symmetrical.  It burns you off non-creature spells as well.