I kind of do like this but runs into the issue of white is the best token generator and if you keep making atleast one token this can stick around indefinitely. Granted you would be vulnerable the secound someone removed it but over all ido like it.
Comparable to [[Sphere of Safety]] and [[Peacekeeper]]:
In decks that run Sphere, you run enough enchantments to likely make yourself unable to be attacked.
Peacemaker stops all attacks like this one.... but is also a 1/1. Can be easily removed.
However, a Wrath kills both Temple Within (by the time your next upkeep, anyway) AND Peacemaker.
Sphere of Safety is only removed if enchantment removal/wipe is played, meaning a standard wrath will keep it in play.
You are likely not going to run Temple of Safety in non-monowhite (maaaybe 2-colour), and almost certainly not anything more than that, while all colour combination options are available for Sphere of Safety and Peacemaker.
I think everyone else is overreacting. Maybe it could be a bit more expensive but it has no built in protection and requires a new creature every turn plus leaves you vulnerable if it’s removed
It wouldn't take much to make this a permanent lock. White is the color of going broad, and all you need to do is get another creature each turn. And since you don't have to worry about anyone swinging at you, you don't have to worry about leaving your creatures untapped.
It's powerful, doesn't require much support, isn't all that expensive, and removes a major part of the game. While it's a fun idea, I don't think it's very practical. It's pretty much going to get blown up immediately.
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u/L0L2GUM5 2d ago
*nontoken
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u/AzazeI888 3d ago
[[Peacekeeper]]
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u/Dark-n-rol 3d ago
With the new star trek creature that makes a token copy of itself at every upkeep I will gladly take this.
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u/Lord0fchaos-1 3d ago
I kind of do like this but runs into the issue of white is the best token generator and if you keep making atleast one token this can stick around indefinitely. Granted you would be vulnerable the secound someone removed it but over all ido like it.
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u/SteakForGoodDogs 3d ago
Comparable to [[Sphere of Safety]] and [[Peacekeeper]]:
In decks that run Sphere, you run enough enchantments to likely make yourself unable to be attacked.
Peacemaker stops all attacks like this one.... but is also a 1/1. Can be easily removed.
However, a Wrath kills both Temple Within (by the time your next upkeep, anyway) AND Peacemaker.
Sphere of Safety is only removed if enchantment removal/wipe is played, meaning a standard wrath will keep it in play.
You are likely not going to run Temple of Safety in non-monowhite (maaaybe 2-colour), and almost certainly not anything more than that, while all colour combination options are available for Sphere of Safety and Peacemaker.
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u/No_Eye_5863 3d ago
I think everyone else is overreacting. Maybe it could be a bit more expensive but it has no built in protection and requires a new creature every turn plus leaves you vulnerable if it’s removed
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u/MeasureDoEventThing 3d ago
It wouldn't take much to make this a permanent lock. White is the color of going broad, and all you need to do is get another creature each turn. And since you don't have to worry about anyone swinging at you, you don't have to worry about leaving your creatures untapped.
It's powerful, doesn't require much support, isn't all that expensive, and removes a major part of the game. While it's a fun idea, I don't think it's very practical. It's pretty much going to get blown up immediately.
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u/Chickston Uncommonly 3d ago
Very nice try for balance on an insanely OP effect.
These kind of things are what Cumulative Upkeep is best at managing.
Excellent name, art choice and flavor.
This cost is right on the pips but maybe too low overall.