111. Flame Novice

Race – Human
Affiliation – Cult of Mourning

1/1/1/1+

- Flame Novice adds 1 to its Attack half the time.
- Each adjacent enemy gets -1 HP for each of its Dodge attempts.

(A) N (C) N (B) S

Card Review

Official Handbook Translation

This creature has the newly introduced ability from Set.2, HP Reduction. In this case, HP reduction is based on the number of the Dodge attempt the adjacent enemy creatures have. The HP Reduction targets ALL adjacent enemy creatures. This is certainly a nice addition for anti-Dodge selection. Since HP Reduction effect disappears when this creature is destroyed, it is ideal to summon this creature when you can destroy the target upon summoning. With its ability to attack by 2 half the time, Flame Novice is simply a great 1 mana creature.

EOJ Connection Writer, Asahara says

“Nearly everyone thinks the classic 1 mana Fire creature is Flame Magus; however, I believe Flame Novice is better card than the Flame Magus. Despite it being 1 mana creature, this creature has potential of attacking enemy by 2. Flame Novice is guranteed to hit by 1, which is the major difference from Green Lycanthrope. In certain situations, Magic attack is better than Physical attack; however, when you can hit from target’s blind spot, physical attack wins. Generally speaking, all 1 mana creatures tend to be destroyed fairly quickly so its main use should be thought of as 1 hit upon summoning. Oh by the way, I also use this creature often to destroy Elven Berserker Maiden when it is casted on the Earth field.”

Combo

Use with 117. Shrine of Mourning

When Allied Shrine of Mourning is on the board, Flame Novice can attack enemy by 2 all the time.