Angel Token
(Descend Upon the Sinful, Invocation of Saint Traft)
Previously Seen
2014, Avacyn, Conflux/Origins, Gatecrash
Innistrad, Zendikar
After that 3/3 aberration we are back to the classics. Like almost every Angel token generator, this is on rares but worth it all the more. Also they really nailed the art on this one, a bit more badass of an angel, possibly one losing its grip on sanity.
Grade: A (Look, I love me the angels and this is our new winner in the flock)
Clue Token
We get a cute non-creature token! Might need a bundle of these, depending on how far behind your mana curve you get. Good thing too because there are six of these to chase down. Can you piece together the puzzle?! #emrakrultruthers
Grade: B
Devil
A fresh one for Shadows. I like the clarity of what devil's do (prod, usually with fire) and also themetically separate from a demon. I'm a little confused by why a femur is aflame. I get it: I don't want to be poked by it. But I'm also confused.
Grade: C
Human Cleric
(Hanweir Militia Captain, Westvale Abbey)
Previously Seen:
(Gatecrash, Theros)
Nailed the ambiance. Also, I approve of the fully rational source of light. Also it's a dual color
creature that comes from two (rare) transform cards. I approve. Docking some points for clerics being all over the place thematically.
Grade: B-
Human Soldier
(Sigarda, Heron's Grace, Strength of Arms, Ulvenwald Mysteries)
A+ for the art and blending the medieval with the Victorian but I can't help but be a little disappointed by the need to add a 'human' subtype. I get it, Human is a theme that matters here, and I'll still work in my old Soldier tokens as needed. But it still hurts.
Grade: B
Insect
(Crawling Sensation)
Previously Seen:
(2010, 2015, Scars)
Back to the groundpounder insects: neither flying nor deathtouch. Upside: vastly superior art. Downside: it looks like they made a spider, then panicked and gave it only six legs.
Grade: C-, too many questions.
Ooze
(Inexorable Blob)
Previously Seen
Innistrad, RTR, Rise of Eldrazi, Shards
2011, 2011)
Fortunately only on a single rare, we have a oddly specific Ooze token. Given how Ooze has always historically been variable (even the 2011 had Oozes splicing off into smaller oozes) it's an odd choice here. Still, harmless enough.
C.
Spirit
(1/1 white edition)
(lots and lots)
Previously Seen
M15, Conspiracy, Fate, Innistrad
KTK, Avacyn, Shadowmoor
Despite some dabbling in weird combos, white 1/1 flying spirit is a stone-cold classic with a good diversity of art to choose from. I always love seeing an addition that is sure to be useful. The SoI Spirit is a major upgrade over the original bright green poltergeist, though I do have it taking the silver medal to Avacyn. Conspiracy's token rounds out the medal podium.
Grade: B+
Vampire Knight
(Call the Bloodline, Sorin, Grim Nemesis)
Never a huge fan of the one-off tokens unless they are truly hilarious like an 8/8 Octopus. I feel like this does decent work, though why a vampire knight is only 1/1 when a vampire token proper is 2/2 will remain one of those eternal mysteries.
Wait a second, a knight token is 2/2. So how is 2/2 + 2/2 = 1/1. Docking grade further.
Grade: D
Wolf
(plenty)
Previously Seen
2010/2014/Shadowmoor, Born of the Gods/Conspiracy, Llorwyn, Scars
Zendikar, Innistrad
I will never understand why they reprinted the weakest Wolf Token art three times. Seriously, look at those jutting canines! The midnight wolf is a nice addition to the pack, certainly worthy of the previous Innistrad edition. Nice work all around.
Grade: B+
Zombie
(lots and lots)
Previously Seen
10th/2012, 2010/2011, Avacyn/Innistrad/Conspiracy/2013/2014/2015, DTK
Nyx, KTK, Mirrodin, Alara
Innistrad (2), Innistrad (3), Oath
After some nice creative zombies in Oath and Khans block, we're back to a good ol' fashioned revenant in a graveyard (in case the 'undead' part wasn't clear enough). Overall a good addition to the mob with solid, if slightly uninspired, art direction.
Grade: B-
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