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This article contains lists of cards which are powercreeps, or cards which are effectively better than other cards in every way.
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This is a list about cards which are powercreeps, or cards which are effectively better than other cards in every way.
  
   
 
Some may believe that these cards listed do not constitute as powercreep, however, they will still be listed as such due to the lack of a better term for them. Powercreep may be defined differently from what is defined in this article, if any confusion is caused from the name, this article is listing all cards which are objectively better than other cards. A name change can be considered if anyone is still confused.
  
Some may believe that these cards listed do not constitute as powercreep, however, they will still be listed as such due to the lack of a better term for them. Powercreep may be defined differently from what is defined in this article, if any confusion is caused from the name, this article is listing all cards which are objectively better than other cards. A name change can be considered if anyone is still confused.
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This is a work-in-progress list, feel free to expand it.
  
This is a work-in-progress list, feel free to expand it.
   
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==Definition==
 
A powercreep defined here would have to fulfill one or more of the following criteria when compared to another card:
  
A powercreep defined here would have to fulfill one or more of the following criteria when compared to another card:
 
* It has exactly the same card text, and more attack or health
  
* It has exactly the same card text, and more attack or health
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* It has exactly the same mana cost and stats, but has more beneficial card text
  
* It has exactly the same mana cost and stats, but has more beneficial card text
 
* It has exactly the same mana cost and stats, but has less counteractive card text
  
* It has exactly the same mana cost and stats, but has less counteractive card text
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* It has exactly the same mana cost and stats, but has a more beneficial effect:
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** Has [[Charge]] instead of [[Rush]]
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** Grants the same amount of [[Armor]] instead of restoring health
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** [[Discover]]s a card instead of randomly generating a card (with same restrictions)
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** Removes a minion instead of destroying it, negating [[Deathrattle]] effects and preventing synergy effects utilizing minions which have died
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** Summons a copy of itself (which copies the original's Enchantments) instead of another minion with the same base stats
 
* It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but on a Battlecry minion (if powercreeped card is a spell that doesn't summon a minion)
  
* It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but on a Battlecry minion (if powercreeped card is a spell that doesn't summon a minion)
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* It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but it's on a [[location]] card, allowing multiple uses
 
* It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but can target additional characters or has more legal targets
  
* It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but can target additional characters or has more legal targets
 
* It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but does not require filling a condition to match powercreeped card
  
* It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but does not require filling a condition to match powercreeped card
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* It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but Discovers cards instead of generating random cards (with same restrictions)
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* It has the same effect and mana cost-to-healing/damage ratio, but is repeatable with a smaller mana cost, allowing more controlled distribution
   
 
For the sake of this article, the actions listed below are beneficial:
  
For the sake of this article, the actions listed below are beneficial:
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* [[Deal damage|Dealing damage]] to an enemy, such as [[Leper Gnome]] and [[Spring Rocket]]
  
* [[Deal damage|Dealing damage]] to an enemy, such as [[Leper Gnome]] and [[Spring Rocket]]
 
* [[Summon|Summoning]] minions for you, such as [[Violet Wurm]] and [[Giggling Inventor]]
  
* [[Summon|Summoning]] minions for you, such as [[Violet Wurm]] and [[Giggling Inventor]]
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* [[Destroy|Destroying]] an enemy minion, such as [[Assassinate]] and [[Demonbolt]]
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* [[Destroy|Destroying]] an enemy minion or removing it from play, such as [[Assassinate]] and [[The Amazing Reno]]
 
* Destroying the enemy hero, such as [[Mecha'thun]]
  
* Destroying the enemy hero, such as [[Mecha'thun]]
 
* Destroying cards in the opponent's deck, such as [[Flik Skyshiv]]
  
* Destroying cards in the opponent's deck, such as [[Flik Skyshiv]]
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* Giving a friendly minion beneficial effects, such as those given by [[Corpse Raiser]] and [[Acherus Veteran]]
  
* Giving a friendly minion beneficial effects, such as those given by [[Corpse Raiser]] and [[Acherus Veteran]]
 
* Giving minions in your hand or deck beneficial effects, such as [[Grimestreet Pawnbroker]] and [[Prince Keleseth]]
  
* Giving minions in your hand or deck beneficial effects, such as [[Grimestreet Pawnbroker]] and [[Prince Keleseth]]
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* Giving minions in the opponent's hand or deck detrimental effects, such as [[Chaos Gazer]]
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* Giving minions in the opponent's hand or deck detrimental effects, such as [[Chaos Gazer]] and [[Immolate]]
 
* Providing friendly minions with beneficial effects, such as those given by [[Murloc Warleader]] and [[Stormwind Champion]]
  
* Providing friendly minions with beneficial effects, such as those given by [[Murloc Warleader]] and [[Stormwind Champion]]
 
* Providing your hero with beneficial effects, such as those given by [[Violet Illusionist]] and [[Kobold Monk]]
  
* Providing your hero with beneficial effects, such as those given by [[Violet Illusionist]] and [[Kobold Monk]]
 
* Providing your weapon with beneficial effects, such as those given by [[Captain Greenskin]] and [[Envenom Weapon]]
  
* Providing your weapon with beneficial effects, such as those given by [[Captain Greenskin]] and [[Envenom Weapon]]
 
* Destroying or lowering the durability of the opponent's weapon, such as [[Bloodsail Corsair]] and [[Acidic Swamp Ooze]]
  
* Destroying or lowering the durability of the opponent's weapon, such as [[Bloodsail Corsair]] and [[Acidic Swamp Ooze]]
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* Having a beneficial effect keyword ([[Charge]], [[Colossal]], [[Divine Shield]], [[Echo]], [[Forge]], [[Immune]], [[Lifesteal]], [[Magnetic]], [[Mega-Windfury]], [[Poisonous]], [[Reborn]], [[Rush]], [[Spell Damage]], [[Stealth]], [[Taunt]], [[Tradeable]], [[Twinspell]], [[Windfury]])
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* Having [[divine shield]], such as [[Argent Squire]] and [[Lone Champion]]
  
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* Having a beneficial effect on a triggered keyword ([[Battlecry]], [[Choose One]], [[Combo]], [[Corrupt]], [[Deathrattle]], [[Frenzy]], [[Honorable Kill]], [[Infuse]], [[Inspire]], [[Manathirst]], [[Outcast]], [[Overkill]], [[Spellburst]], [[Start of Game]])
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* Having [[lifesteal]], such as [[Bloodworm]] and [[Penance]]
  
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* Having [[windfury]], such as [[Al'Akir the Windlord]] and [[Dragonhawk Rider]]
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* Having a beneficial action keyword ([[Adapt]], [[Counter]], [[Discover]], [[Dredge]], [[Invoke]])
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* Having [[taunt]], such as [[Silverback Patriarch]] and [[Paragon of Light]]
  
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* Having [[poisonous]], such as [[Emperor Cobra]] and [[Patient Assassin]]
  
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* Having [[charge]], such as [[Leeroy Jenkins]] and [[Armored Warhorse]]
  
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* Having [[rush]], such as [[Scaleworm]] and [[Zilliax]]
  
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* Having [[inspire]], such as [[Lowly Squire]] and [[Murloc Knight]]
  
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* Having [[echo]], such as [[Hunting Mastiff]] and [[Phantom Militia]]
  
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* Having [[overkill]], such as [[Sul'thraze]] and [[Baited Arrow]]
  
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* Having [[twinspell]], such as [[The Forest's Aid]]
  
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* Having [[magnetic]], such as [[Bronze Gatekeeper]] and [[Annoy-o-Module]]
  
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* Having [[Reborn]], such as [[Restless Mummy]] and [[Murmy]]
  
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* Having [[Invoke]], such as [[Fiendish Rites]] and [[Shield of Galakrond]]
  
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* Having [[Outcast]], such as [[Eye Beam]] and [[Illidari Felblade]]
  
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* Having [[Spellburst]], such as [[Diligent Notetaker]] and [[Wretched Tutor]]
  
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* Having [[Corrupt]], such as [[Fleethoof Pearltusk]] and [[Day at the Faire]]
  
 
* Interacts beneficially with other keywords, such as [[Whirlwind Tempest]] and [[Y'Shaarj, the Defiler]]
  
* Interacts beneficially with other keywords, such as [[Whirlwind Tempest]] and [[Y'Shaarj, the Defiler]]
 
* Is a [[Libram]] card, such as [[Libram of Justice]] and [[Libram of Hope]]
  
* Is a [[Libram]] card, such as [[Libram of Justice]] and [[Libram of Hope]]
 
* [[Freeze|Freezing]] enemy minions, such as [[Glacial Shard]] and [[Frost Nova]]
  
* [[Freeze|Freezing]] enemy minions, such as [[Glacial Shard]] and [[Frost Nova]]
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* [[Adapt|Adapting]], such as [[Volcanosaur]] and [[Vicious Fledgling]]
  
 
* [[Elusive]], or not being targetable by spells or hero powers, such as [[Air Elemental]] and [[Bearshark]]
  
* [[Elusive]], or not being targetable by spells or hero powers, such as [[Air Elemental]] and [[Bearshark]]
 
* Gaining a beneficial effect [[Enrage|while damaged]], such as [[Amani Berserker]] and [[Grommash Hellscream]]
  
* Gaining a beneficial effect [[Enrage|while damaged]], such as [[Amani Berserker]] and [[Grommash Hellscream]]
 
* Activating a beneficial effect when damaged, such as [[Gurubashi Berserker]] and [[Blackhowl Gunspire]]
  
* Activating a beneficial effect when damaged, such as [[Gurubashi Berserker]] and [[Blackhowl Gunspire]]
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* [[Stealth]], such as [[Stranglethorn Tiger]] and [[Cloakscale Chemist]]
  
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* Temporary Stealth, such as [[Spirit of the Rhino]] and [[Coppertail Imposter]]
  
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* Providing [[spell damage]], such as [[Celestial Emissary]] and [[Malygos]]
  
 
* [[Shuffle into deck|Shuffling beneficial cards into your deck]], such as [[Fal'dorei Strider]] and [[Portal Overfiend]]
  
* [[Shuffle into deck|Shuffling beneficial cards into your deck]], such as [[Fal'dorei Strider]] and [[Portal Overfiend]]
 
* Shuffling harmful cards into opponent's deck, such as [[Seaforium Bomber]] and [[Beneath the Grounds]]
  
* Shuffling harmful cards into opponent's deck, such as [[Seaforium Bomber]] and [[Beneath the Grounds]]
 
* [[Modify cost|Reducing the cost]] of your cards, such as [[Galvanizer]] and [[Radiant Elemental]]
  
* [[Modify cost|Reducing the cost]] of your cards, such as [[Galvanizer]] and [[Radiant Elemental]]
 
* Increasing the cost of your opponent's cards, such as [[Doomed Apprentice]] and [[Boompistol Bully]]
  
* Increasing the cost of your opponent's cards, such as [[Doomed Apprentice]] and [[Boompistol Bully]]
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* Silencing enemy minions, such as [[Ironbeak Owl]] and [[Spellbreaker]]
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* [[Silence|Silencing]] enemy minions, such as [[Ironbeak Owl]] and [[Spellbreaker]]
 
* Gaining or refreshing mana crystals, such as [[Wild Growth]] and [[Escaped Manasaber]]
  
* Gaining or refreshing mana crystals, such as [[Wild Growth]] and [[Escaped Manasaber]]
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* Unlocking [[Overload|overloaded]] mana crystals, such as [[Lava Shock]] and [[Eternal Sentinel]]
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* Unlocking [[overload]]ed mana crystals, such as [[Lava Shock]] and [[Eternal Sentinel]]
 
* Refreshing your hero power, such as [[Garrison Commander]] and [[Blackwald Pixie]]
  
* Refreshing your hero power, such as [[Garrison Commander]] and [[Blackwald Pixie]]
 
* Providing your hero power with beneficial effects, such as [[Waterboy]] and [[Steamwheedle Sniper]]
  
* Providing your hero power with beneficial effects, such as [[Waterboy]] and [[Steamwheedle Sniper]]
 
* Giving a detrimental effect to the opponent's hero power, such as [[Saboteur]] and [[Blowtorch Saboteur]]
  
* Giving a detrimental effect to the opponent's hero power, such as [[Saboteur]] and [[Blowtorch Saboteur]]
 
* Has matching stats but also has [[Choose One]] options with alternative effects, such as [[Druid of the Scythe]] and [[Treenforcements]]
  
* Has matching stats but also has [[Choose One]] options with alternative effects, such as [[Druid of the Scythe]] and [[Treenforcements]]
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* Is played or returned to hand when [[Discard|discarded]], such as [[Silverware Golem]] and [[Clutchmother Zavas]]
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* Is played or returned to hand when [[discard]]ed, such as [[Silverware Golem]] and [[Clutchmother Zavas]]
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* Has an (additional) effect that spends [[Corpse]]s for a beneficial effect, such as [[Army of the Dead]] and [[Corpse Bride]]
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* Has an effect that is equal to or better than another card that spends an alternative resource with lower or no requirements
 
Any card needs to have the ability to always do one of the above for it to fulfill that criteria. [[Avenging Wrath]] will always deal damage to an enemy, but having a possibility to gain an effect listed above is always better than not having any effect or have effects listed below. Having the chances to be both good and bad effectively cancels out its effectiveness over cards with the same stats, cost and no card text at all.
  
Any card needs to have the ability to always do one of the above for it to fulfill that criteria. [[Avenging Wrath]] will always deal damage to an enemy, but having a possibility to gain an effect listed above is always better than not having any effect or have effects listed below. Having the chances to be both good and bad effectively cancels out its effectiveness over cards with the same stats, cost and no card text at all.
   
 
Listed below are counteractive, or negative effects:
  
Listed below are counteractive, or negative effects:
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* Discarding, such as [[Doomguard]] and [[Howlfiend]]
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* [[Discard]]ing, such as [[Doomguard]] and [[Howlfiend]]
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* Overloading, such as [[Stormforged Axe]] and [[Volcano]]
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* [[Overload]]ing, such as [[Stormforged Axe]] and [[Volcano]]
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* Removing cards off your deck, such as [[Keening Banshee]] and [[Fel Reaver]]
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* Removing cards from your deck, such as [[Keening Banshee]] and [[The Jailer]]
 
* Destroying your own mana crystals, such as [[Blastcrystal Potion]] and [[Felguard]]
  
* Destroying your own mana crystals, such as [[Blastcrystal Potion]] and [[Felguard]]
 
* Increasing the mana cost of your cards, such as [[Venture Co. Mercenary]] and [[Embiggen]]
  
* Increasing the mana cost of your cards, such as [[Venture Co. Mercenary]] and [[Embiggen]]
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* Shuffling in negative or harmful cards into your deck, such as [[Ancient Shade]] and [[Impbalming]]
  
* Shuffling in negative or harmful cards into your deck, such as [[Ancient Shade]] and [[Impbalming]]
 
* Giving your opponent other positive effects, such as [[Arcane Golem]] and [[Temporus]]
  
* Giving your opponent other positive effects, such as [[Arcane Golem]] and [[Temporus]]
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* Giving your hero other negative effects, such as [[Cursed Blade]]
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* Giving your hero other negative effects, such as [[Cursed Blade]] and [[Bonelord Frostwhisper]]
 
* Giving both players positive effects, such as [[Jungle Moonkin]] and [[Mo'arg Artificer]]
  
* Giving both players positive effects, such as [[Jungle Moonkin]] and [[Mo'arg Artificer]]
 
* Giving both players negative effects, such as [[Nerub'ar Weblord]] and [[Hakkar, the Soulflayer]]
  
* Giving both players negative effects, such as [[Nerub'ar Weblord]] and [[Hakkar, the Soulflayer]]
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* A minion which attacks random targets, such as [[Ogre Brute]] and [[Kobold Barbarian]]
  
* A minion which attacks random targets, such as [[Ogre Brute]] and [[Kobold Barbarian]]
 
* Randomizing your targets, such as [[Mogor the Ogre]] and [[Mayor Noggenfogger]]
  
* Randomizing your targets, such as [[Mogor the Ogre]] and [[Mayor Noggenfogger]]
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* Is initially dormant when summoned, such as [[The Darkness]] and [[Imprisoned Antaen]]
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* Is initially [[Dormant]] when summoned, such as [[The Darkness]] and [[Imprisoned Antaen]]
   
 
The following are sidegrades, and not strictly powercreep:
  
The following are sidegrades, and not strictly powercreep:
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* Can conditionally be cheaper than another card but is more expensive by default, such as [[Anubisath Defender]] and [[Shirvallah, the Tiger]]
  
* Can conditionally be cheaper than another card but is more expensive by default, such as [[Anubisath Defender]] and [[Shirvallah, the Tiger]]
 
* Converting healing into damage, such as [[Auchenai Soulpriest]] and [[Embrace the Shadow]]
  
* Converting healing into damage, such as [[Auchenai Soulpriest]] and [[Embrace the Shadow]]
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* Having an end of turn effect instead of a [[Battlecry]], such as [[Priestess of Fury]] and [[EVIL Totem]]
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* Having a repeatable end of turn effect instead of a [[Battlecry]], such as [[Priestess of Fury]] and [[EVIL Totem]]
 
* Requires filling a condition in order to not be weaker than another card, such as [[Breath of Dreams]] and [[Crush]]
  
* Requires filling a condition in order to not be weaker than another card, such as [[Breath of Dreams]] and [[Crush]]
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* Has a similar effect that requires spending alternative resources (such as [[Corpse]]s) to be superior to another card
 
* Having a detrimental effect that is counteracted numerically by its beneficial effect, such as [[High Priest Thekal]] and [[Crystallizer]]
  
* Having a detrimental effect that is counteracted numerically by its beneficial effect, such as [[High Priest Thekal]] and [[Crystallizer]]
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* Putting extra cards into the deck at the start of the game, making it less likely to draw key cards, such as [[Prince Malchezaar]] and [[Prince Renathal]]
   
 
Listed below are ignored:
  
Listed below are ignored:
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* Having Tribes, such as [[Murloc Tinyfin]] and [[Deathwing]]
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* Having minion types, such as [[Murloc Tinyfin]] and [[Deathwing]]
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* Having [[Spell school]]s, such as [[Fireball]] and [[Desperate Prayer]]
 
* Being of a high rarity, such as Legendaries and Epics
  
* Being of a high rarity, such as Legendaries and Epics
 
* Belonging to different classes
  
* Belonging to different classes
 
* Being a wild format card
  
* Being a wild format card
 
* Having alternative Choose One options that give it different stats while having one of its choices be powercreeped
  
* Having alternative Choose One options that give it different stats while having one of its choices be powercreeped
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* Being able to target multiple characters with a detrimental effect, but not to friendly characters
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* Being unable to target friendly characters with a detrimental effect
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* Having a beneficial effect on a Battlecry (as opposed to a Deathrattle)
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* Having a beneficial effect on a Battlecry as opposed to a Deathrattle
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* [[Put into hand|Draws specific types of cards]], such as [[Conch's Call]] and [[Barak Kodobane]]
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* Rearranging your deck, such as [[Lorekeeper Polkelt]] and [[Order in the Court]]
 
* Possible combos between specific cards for effects that normally are negative (ex. Synergy between [[Lakkari Sacrifice]] and discard cards, Enraging your minions via [[Whirlwind]])
  
* Possible combos between specific cards for effects that normally are negative (ex. Synergy between [[Lakkari Sacrifice]] and discard cards, Enraging your minions via [[Whirlwind]])
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* Requiring a certain configuration of Runes for [[Death Knight]] cards (as they might be considered "sub-classes" within the Death Knight class)
   
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Onto the main part of this article, the list.
  
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Due to the large amount of cards that can be considered to have powercreep, they cannot be displayed in a single article due to the wiki's limitations.
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== [[Silverback Patriarch]] == {{Card|Silverback Patriarch}}
  
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This is likely the first card people think about when they hear the word powercreep, this card is powercreeped so many times even cards which powercreep this card are getting powercreeped. This card even has its own article talking about the list of cards which powercreep it. Find it [[Cards better than Silverback Patriarch|here]]. This, however, will not be the card with the most powercreeps.
  
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== [[Squirming Tentacle]] == {{Card|Squirming Tentacle}}
  
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This is the powercreep which was power creeped, still better than Silverback Patriarch though.
  
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{{Card|Fierce Monkey}}{{Card|Hot Spring Guardian}}{{Card|Phantom Militia}}{{Card|Druid of the Scythe}}{{Card|Archspore Msshi'fn}}
  
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== [[Magma Rager]] == {{Card|Magma Rager}}
  
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This card is known for being one of the worst cards in hearthstone, however, unlike Silverback Patriarch, Magma Rager is not powercreeped that often. The one upside Magma Rager does get is that it is in Standard Format and will be forever in Standard.
  
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{{Card|Ice Rager}}{{Card|Druid of the Flame}}{{Card|Shadow Rager}}{{Card|Elder Longneck}}{{Card|Duskhaven Hunter (5/2)}}{{Card|Faceless Rager}}
  
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== [[Murloc Raider]] == {{Card|Murloc Raider}}
  
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Everyone has used this card a couple of times, at least in the tutorial. The list of cards which are powercreeped here is quite long, even longer than the one for [[Silverback Patriarch]]:
  
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{{Card|Worgen Infiltrator}}{{Card|Southsea Deckhand}}{{Card|Young Priestess}}{{Card|Scarlet Subjugator}}{{Card|Clockwork Gnome}}{{Card|Twilight Whelp}}{{Card|Tournament Attendee}}{{Card|Buccaneer}}{{Card|Brave Archer}}{{Card|Injured Kvaldir}}{{Card|Pit Snake}}{{Card|Fiery Bat}}{{Card|Selfless Hero}}{{Card|Arcane Anomaly}}{{Card|Enchanted Raven}}{{Card|Grimscale Chum}}{{Card|Kabal Lackey}}{{Card|Glacial Shard}}{{Card|Air Elemental}}{{Card|Raptor Hatchling}}{{Card|Acherus Veteran}}{{Card|Swamp Leech}}{{Card|Wartbringer}}{{Card|Acornbearer}}{{Card|Brazen Zealot}}{{card|Treenforcements}}{{Card|Blazing Battlemage}}{{Card|Fiendish Servant}}{{Card|Shadowhoof Slayer}}{{Card|Ur'zul Horror}}{{Card|Helboar}}{{Card|Spymistress}}
  
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== [[Enchanted Raven]] and [[Blazing Battlemage]] == {{Card|Enchanted Raven}}{{Card|Blazing Battlemage}}
  
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Blizzard needed more things to power creep for this expansion.
  
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{{Card|Treenforcements}}
  
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== [[Am'gam Rager]] == {{Card|Am'gam Rager}}
  
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The less known Rager in the family of Ragers, this one somehow becomes even worse than the original Magma Rager. This is the list:
  
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{{Card|Druid of the Flame}}{{Card|Carrion Grub}}{{Card|Darkshire Councilman}}{{Card|Tar Creeper}}{{Card|Drakkari Enchanter}}{{Card|Druid of the Swarm}}{{Card|Crypt Lord}}{{Card|Duskhaven Hunter}}{{Card|Paragon of Light}}{{Card|Upgradeable Framebot}}{{Card|Bronze Gatekeeper}}{{Card|Nethersoul Buster}}{{Card|Wardruid Loti}}{{Card|Lifeweaver}}{{Card|Chenvaala}}{{Card|Skybarge}}{{card|Arcane Amplifier}}{{Card|Overconfident Orc}}
  
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== [[River Crocolisk]] and [[Arcane Servant]] == {{Card|River Crocolisk}}{{Card|Arcane Servant}}
  
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This is another underwhelming basic card, and is in fact not bad in arena, unfortunately too many cards compete with it. [[Transmogrifier]] doesn't count because it might transform your board clear or combo piece.
  
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{{Card|Amani Berserker}}{{Card|Bloodsail Raider}}{{Card|Stonesplinter Trogg}}{{Card|Sunfury Protector}}{{Card|Kul Tiran Chaplain}}{{Card|Gilblin Stalker}}{{Card|Ship's Cannon}}{{Card|Anodized Robo Cub}}{{Card|Steamwheedle Sniper}}{{Card|Snowchugger}}{{Card|Shadowboxer}}{{Card|Flame Juggler}}{{Card|Garrison Commander}}{{Card|Alexstrasza's Champion}}{{Card|Beckoner of Evil}}{{Card|Medivh's Valet}}{{Card|Friendly Bartender}}{{Card|Mana Geode}}{{Card|Golakka Crawler}}{{Card|Rockpool Hunter}}{{Card|Radiant Elemental}}{{Card|Arcanologist}}{{Card|Tuskarr Fisherman}}{{Card|Gnomeferatu}}{{Card|Plated Beetle}}{{Card|Murkspark Eel}}{{Card|Dendrologist}}{{Card|Omega Mind}}{{Card|Spellzerker}}{{Card|Savage Striker}}{{Card|Sunreaver Spy}}{{Card|Underbelly Fence}}{{Card|Underbelly Angler}}{{Card|Keeper Stalladris}}{{Card|Injured Tol'vir}}{{Card|Questing Explorer}}{{Card|Neferset Ritualist}}{{Card|Dwarven Archaeologist}}{{Card|Sir Finley of the Sands}}{{Card|Dragon Breeder}}{{Card|Phase Stalker}}{{Card|Steel Beetle}}{{Card|Bonechewer Brawler}}{{Card|Apexis Smuggler}}{{Card|Sethekk Veilweaver}}{{Card|Darkglare}}{{Card|Manafeeder Panthara}}{{card|Diligent Notetaker}}
  
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== [[War Golem]] == {{Card|War Golem}}
  
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This is another example of the basic set being to simple; ironically it's outclassed even among [[Basic]] set.
  
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{{Card|Prophet Velen}}{{Card|Dr. Boom}}{{Card|Malorne}}{{Card|Obsidian Destroyer}}{{Card|Star Aligner}}{{Card|Ironhide Direhorn}}{{Card|Bwonsamdi, the Dead}}{{Card|Arch-Villain Rafaam}}{{Card|Blastmaster Boom}}{{Card|Evasive Drakonid}}{{card|Lightforged Crusader}}{{Card|Marsh Hydra}}
  
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== [[Faceless Behemoth]] == {{Card|Faceless Behemoth}}
  
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This card is basically the amplified version of War Golem.
  
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{{Card|Deathwing, Dragonlord}}{{Card|Y'shaarj, Rage Unbound}}{{Card|Tyrantus}}{{Card|Mecha'thun}}{{Card|Living Monument}}{{Card|Colossus of the Moon}}{{Card|Ancient Void Hound}}{{Card|Y'Shaarj, The Defiler}}
  
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== [[Bloodfen Raptor]] and [[Puddlestomper]] == {{Card|Bloodfen Raptor}}{{Card|Puddlestomper}}
  
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Bloodfen Raptor was good enough that Blizzard printed what is effectively the same card, but definitely not good enough for the following, at least [[Fishflinger]], [[Wild Pyromancer]], [[Wyrmrest Purifier]] and [[Sightless Watcher]] technically doesn't powercreep the two.
  
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{{Card|Acidic Swamp Ooze}}{{Card|Faerie Dragon}}{{Card|Power of the Wild}}{{Card|Sorcerer's Apprentice}}{{Card|Shrinkmeister}}{{Card|Goblin Auto-Barber}}{{Card|Whirling Zap-o-Matic}}{{Card|Anodized Robo Cub}}{{Card|Boneguard Lieutenant}}{{Card|King's Elekk}}{{Card|Undercity Valiant}}{{Card|Fallen Hero}}{{Card|Tiny Knight of Evil}}{{Card|Sparring Partner}}{{Card|Huge Toad}}{{Card|Cult Sorcerer}}{{Card|Eternal Sentinel}}{{Card|Pompous Thespian}}{{Card|Trogg Beastrager}}{{Card|Crackling Razormaw}}{{Card|Lab Recruiter}}{{Card|Spellbook Binder}}{{Card|Arcane Flakmage}}{{Card|Quicksand Elemental}}{{Card|Zephrys the Great}}{{Card|Grizzled Wizard}}{{Card|Rising Winds}}{{Card|Licensed Adventurer}}{{Card|Furious Felfin}}{{Card|Astromancer Solarian}}{{Card|Ashtongue Slayer}}{{Card|Kanrethad Ebonlocke}}{{Card|Cult Neophyte}}
  
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== [[Booty Bay Bodyguard]] == {{Card|Booty Bay Bodyguard}}
  
−
This is straight up powercreep by design for being too weak.
  
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{{Card|Evil Heckler}}{{Card|White Eyes}}
  
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== [[Ancient of Blossoms]] == {{Card|Ancient of Blossoms}}
  
−
Slap a dragon on anything, and it becomes better.
  
−
{{Card|Emerald Explorer}}
  
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== [[Lost Tallstrider]] == {{Card|Lost Tallstrider}}
 
−
This card is very similar to Booty Bay Bodyguard, but it has many more cards which powercreep it.
  
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{{Card|SI:7 Infiltrator}}{{Card|Goblin Blastmage}}{{Card|Evil Heckler}}{{Card|Savage Combatant}}{{Card|Tomb Pillager}}{{Card|Naga Corsair}}{{Card|Crystalweaver}}{{Card|Gentle Megasaur}}{{Card|Steam Surger}}{{Card|Professor Putricide}}{{Card|Frizz Kindleroost}}{{Card|Veiled Worshipper}}{{Card|Evasive Feywing}}{{Card|Vilefiend Trainer}}
  
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== [[Argent Squire]] == {{Card|Argent Squire}}
  
−
This is in fact a very popular card used in [[Odd Rogue]], [[Quest Hunter]], [[Odd Paladin]], but it still manages to be beaten by this one card.
  
−
{{Card|Righteous Protector}}
  
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== [[Fossilized Devilsaur]] == {{Card|Fossilized Devilsaur}}
  
−
This might be a more straightforward chain of powercreeps than Silverback Patriarch.
  
−
{{Card|Ironbark Protector}}{{Card|The Lich King}}
  
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== [[Spider Tank]] and [[Nightmare Amalgam]] == {{Card|Spider Tank}}{{Card|Nightmare Amalgam}}
  
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This is another case of being too simple, and [[Fierce Monkey]] is on top again. Although Nightmare Amalgam has way more tribes than Spider Tank, it is more vulnerable to [[Hungry Crab]], [[Golakka Crawler]], [[Dragonslayer]], [[Hemet Nesingwary]], etc. [[Teron Gorefiend]] is a little too double-edged to make it in this list.
  
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{{Card|Dark Cultist}}{{Card|Eydis Darkbane}}{{Card|Fjola Lightbane}}{{Card|Fierce Monkey}}{{Card|Unearthed Raptor}}{{Card|Twilight Elder}}{{Card|Bloodsail Cultist}}{{Card|Cloaked Huntress}}{{Card|Kabal Talonpriest}}{{Card|Manic Soulcaster}}{{Card|Auctionmaster Beardo}}{{Card|Coldwraith}}{{Card|Blackwald Pixie}}{{Card|Augmented Elekk}}{{Card|Omega Medic}}{{Card|Untamed Beastmaster}}{{Card|Pyromaniac}}{{Card|High Priest Thekal}}{{Card|Spellward Jeweler}}{{Card|History Buff}}{{Card|Dread Raven}}{{Card|Blowtorch Saboteur}}{{Card|Living Dragonbreath}}{{Card|Archspore Msshi'fn}}{{Card|Akama}}{{Card|Marshspawn}}{{Card|Shadowlight Scholar}}{{Card|Educated Elekk}}{{Card|Firebrand}}
  
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== [[Kobold Geomancer]] == {{Card|Kobold Geomancer}}
  
−
There were many similar cards which were better than Kobold Geomancer, but only two were a powercreep.
  
−
{{Card|Cult Sorcerer}}{{Card|Astromancer Solarian}}
  
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== [[Dalaran Mage]] == {{Card|Dalaran Mage}}
  
−
Having 1 Attack really kills its viability.
  
−
{{Card|Spellshifter}}{{Card|Wardruid Loti}}
  
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== [[Soot Spewer]] == {{Card|Soot Spewer}}
  
−
To be fair, I doubt many people miss this card.
  
−
{{Card|Black Cat}} {{Card|Lady Vashj}}
  
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== [[Evolved Kobold]] == {{Card|Evolved Kobold}}
  
−
Even after evolving, Evolved Kobold did not escape the fate of being powercreeped.
  
−
{{Card|Cosmic Anomaly}}{{Card|Azure Explorer}}
  
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== [[Pit Fighter]] == {{Card|Pit Fighter}}
  
−
At least this is still a good pick in the Arena.
  
−
{{Card|Temple Enforcer}}{{Card|Usher of Souls}}{{Card|Ethereal Peddler}}{{Card|Prince Malchezaar}}{{Card|Drakonid Operative}}{{Card|Scalelord}}
  
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== [[Captured Jormungar]] =={{Card|Captured Jormungar}}
  
−
It wasn't really that good to begin with.
  
−
{{Card|Ancient of War}}{{Card|Gahz'rilla}}{{Card|Furious Ettin}}{{Card|Linecracker}}{{Card|Goru the Mightree}}
  
−  
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== [[Core Hound]] == {{Card|Core Hound}}
  
−
The worse choice for [[Ancient of War]], except it's even worse.
  
−
{{Card|Ancient of War}}
  
−  
−
== [[Furious Ettin]] == {{Card|Furious Ettin}}
  
−
Now they have even more reasons to be furious.
  
−
{{Card|Ancient of War}}{{Card|Goru the Mightree}}
  
−  
−
== [[Blowgill Sniper]] == {{Card|Blowgill Sniper}}
  
−
Both of these cards are as unremarkable as it can get, but one is still better than the other.
  
−
{{Card|Cheaty Anklebiter}}
  
−  
−
== [[Stegodon]] == {{Card|Stegodon}}
  
−
Stegodon is the minion one would know as "the thing that's summoned from [[Spikeridged Steed]]." It's been powercreeped since the expansion it was released in.
  
−
{{Card|Bloodhoof Brave}}{{Card|Tortollan Shellraiser}}{{Card|Omega Defender}}{{Card|Proud Defender}}{{card|Hippogryph}}
  
−  
−
== [[Card|Darkshire Alchemist]] == {{Card|Darkshire Alchemist}}
  
−
Alchemy is perfectly safe (MOST of the time)!
  
−
{{Card|Amber Watcher}}
  
−  
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== [[Card|Antique Healbot]] == {{Card|Antique Healbot}}
  
−
Speaking of Amber Watcher, it's literally better than the former "best healing card". You think Blizzard was trying to push Control Paladin?
  
−
{{Card|Amber Watcher}}
  
−  
−
== [[Sen'jin Shieldmasta]] == {{Card|Sen'jin Shieldmasta}}
  
−
Everyone should remember this guy from their Hearthstone beginning; yeah it's powercreeped, but it is still a very good budget option.
  
−
{{Card|Shellshifter}}{{Card|Ashtongue Battlelord}}{{Card|Groundskeeper}}
  
−  
−
== [[Fen Creeper]] == {{Card|Fen Creeper}}
  
−
Fen Creeper was outdone by [[Sen'jin Shieldmasta]] in usefulness, as he does the same job better for 1 mana less.
  
−
{{Card|Druid of the Claw}}{{Card|Crazed Worshipper}}{{Card|Direhorn Hatchling}}{{Card|Faceless Lurker}}{{Card|Aldor Truthseeker}}
  
−  
−
== [[Toxicologist]] == {{Card|Toxicologist}}
  
−
This card was powercreeped when released.
  
−
{{Card|Goblin Auto-Barber}}
  
−  
−
== [[Frostwolf Grunt]] == {{Card|Frostwolf Grunt}}
  
−
There was no good reason for Blizzard to release a card like this.
  
−
{{Card|Anodized Robo Cub}}{{Card|Sparring Partner}}{{Card|Pompous Thespian}}{{Card|Frightened Flunky}}{{Card|Injured Tol'vir}}{{Card|Bonechewer Brawler}}
  
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== [[Ironfur Grizzly]] == {{Card|Ironfur Grizzly}}
  
−
Another card for [[Fierce Monkey]] to shine!
  
−
{{Card|Fierce Monkey}}{{Card|Hired Gun}}{{Card|Archspore Msshi'fn}}
  
−  
−
== [[Fierce Monkey]] == {{Card|Fierce Monkey}}
  
−
Sadly, Fierce Monkey would be outshined himself.
  
−
{{Card|Archspore Msshi'fn}}
  
−  
−
== [[Goldshire Footman]] == {{Card|Goldshire Footman}}
  
−
Some [[Control Warlock]]s are actually willing to play [[Wax Elemental]] and Goldshire Footman rather than a small demon because of [[Bloodreaver Gul'dan]] although what this might show.
  
−
{{Card|Voidwalker}}
  
−  
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== [[Stranglethorn Tiger]] =={{Card|Stranglethorn Tiger}}
  
−
The beasts of Stranglethorn Vale aren't as much "strangle" as they are "thorn".
  
−
{{Card|Lotus Assassin}}
  
−  
−
== [[Steel Rager]] =={{Card|Steel Rager}}
  
−
Well, it IS a Rager card, after all.
  
−
{{Card|Mok'Nathal Lion}}
  
−
{{Card|Illidari Felblade}}
  
−  
−
== [[Deadscale Knight]] == {{Card|Deadscale Knight}}
  
−
Very insignificant.
  
−
{{Card|Swamp Leech}}{{Card|Reliquary of Souls}}
  
−  
−
== [[Duskboar]] == {{Card|Duskboar}}
  
−
This is a smaller [[Magma Rager]], but better.
  
−
{{Card|One-Eyed Cheat}}{{Card|Spellshifter (4/1)}}
  
−  
−
== [[Dire Mole]] == {{Card|Dire Mole}}
  
−
This is comparable to [[Enchanted Raven]], but neutral. Even then, Dire Mole was still used frequently, which goes to show how good the 1-mana 1/3 statline is.
  
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{{Card|Northshire Cleric}}{{Card|Voidwalker}}{{Card|Warbot}}{{Card|Tunnel Trogg}}{{Card|Malchezaar's Imp}}{{Card|Glow-Tron}}{{Card|Eternium Rover}}{{Card|Dwarven Sharpshooter}}{{Card|Surging Tempest}}{{Card|Aldor Attendant}}{{Card|Reliquary of Souls}}{{Card|Lab Partner}}{{Card|Frazzled Freshman}}{{Card|Spirit Jailer}}
  
−  
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== [[Salty Dog]] == {{Card|Salty Dog}}
  
−
Pirate decks would take a pirate, even if it was powercreeped.
  
−
{{Card|Stalagg}}{{Card|Waxadred}}
  
−  
−
== [[Chillwind Yeti]] == {{Card|Chillwind Yeti}}
  
−
Basic cards just have to be powercreeped, no matter how good they are.
  
−
{{Card|Klaxxi Amber-Weaver}}{{Card|Master of Evolution}}{{Card|Leyline Manipulator}}{{Card|Omega Devastator}}{{Card|Groundskeeper}}
  
−  
−
== [[Silvermoon Guardian]] == {{Card|Silvermoon Guardian}}
  
−
Once the only 4-drop with [[Divine Shield]] is now powercreeped; it looks like guardians were not enough for Alliance.
  
−
{{Card|The Glass Knight}}
  
−  
−
== [[Worgen Infiltrator]] == {{Card|Worgen Infiltrator}}
  
−
To be fair, Rogues are supposed to be better at the whole "stealth" thing.
  
−
{{Card|Spymistress}}
  
−  
−
== [[Twisted Worgen]] == {{Card|Twisted Worgen}}
  
−
This abomination was powercreeped the expansion it was released in.
  
−
{{Card|Druid of the Saber}}{{Card|Spymistress}}{{Card|Sneaky Delinquent}}
  
−  
−
== [[Small-Time Buccaneer]] ==
  
−
{{Card|Small-Time Buccaneer}}
  
−
Used to be insane but now someone has been hiding in the shadows that takes his spot.
  
−
{{Card|Spymistress}}
  
−  
−
== [[Hench-Clan Sneak]] == {{Card|Hench-Clan Sneak}}
  
−
He would DEFINITELY be a lot sneakier if he let go of that power cord.
  
−
{{Card|Akama}}
  
−  
−
== [[Upgradeable Framebot]] == {{Card|Upgradeable Framebot}}
  
−
At least Upgradeable Framebot powercreeps [[Am'gam Rager]].
  
−
{{Card|Druid of the Swarm}}
  
−  
−
== [[Emperor Cobra]] == {{Card|Emperor Cobra}}
  
−
Emperor or not, Beast decks would take a Beast.
  
−
{{Card|Primordial Explorer}}
  
−  
−
== [[Spring Rocket]] =={{Card|Spring Rocket}}
  
−
Sometimes, rockets aren't always the best answer.
  
−
{{Card|Disciple of C'Thun}}
  
−  
−
== [[Fearsome Doomguard]] =={{Card|Fearsome Doomguard}}
  
−
Rather weak for its cost, it has been overshadowed by many new cards, just like other cards of its generation.
  
−
{{card|High Inquisitor Whitemane}}{{Card|Bog Creeper}}{{Card|Arch-Villain Rafaam}}{{Card|Gahz'rilla}}{{Card|Winged Guardian}}
  
−  
−
== [[Bog Creeper]] =={{Card|Bog Creeper}}
  
−
At least Bog Creeper powercreeps [[Fearsome Doomguard]].
  
−
{{Card|Arch-Villain Rafaam}}{{Card|Winged Guardian}}
  
−  
−
== [[Murloc Tidehunter]] =={{Card|Murloc Tidehunter}}
  
−
With the release of [[Whispers of the Old Gods]], what was once a trivial Basic minion is now slightly more powerful.
  
−
{{Card|Bilefin Tidehunter}}{{Card|Bug Collector}}
  
−  
−
== [[Desert Hare]] =={{Card|Desert Hare}}
  
−
Microtech Controller was already decent for token decks, so Blizzard decided to print a statically worse version of it for the next Standard year. One redeeming factor is its synergy with Evolve Shaman, though.
  
−
{{Card|Microtech Controller}}{{Card|Sky Claw}}{{Card|Coordinated Strike}}
  
−  
−
== [[Bonfire Elemental]] == {{Card|Bonfire Elemental}}
  
−
As unconventional as it is, it's still pretty decent in Elemental Mage decks.
  
−
{{Card|Big Ol' Whelp}}
  
−  
−
== [[Lord of the Arena]] == {{Card|Lord of the Arena}}
  
−
Every vanilla or single keyword basic card is sooner or later doomed to powercreep.
  
−
{{Card|Hidden Oasis}}
  
−  
−
== [[Boulderfist Ogre]] == {{Card|Boulderfist Ogre}}
  
−
Even the king of vanilla minions is not immune.
  
−
{{Card|Armored Goon}}
  
−  
−
== [[Grotesque Dragonhawk]] == {{Card|Grotesque Dragonhawk}}
  
−
This card never got its 5 minutes. Even on the arena it was a semi-optimal pick.
  
−
{{Card|Siamat}}
  
−  
−
== [[Archmage]] == {{Card|Archmage}}
  
−
Unfortunately, Archmage was never ready for this.
  
−
{{Card|Violet Warden}}
  
−  
−
== [[Kobold Barbarian]] == {{Card|Kobold Barbarian}}
  
−
50% of the time, Ogre Brute hits the wrong thing all the time. Why not have a minion that 100% of the time hits the wrong thing most the time?
  
−
{{Card|Ogre Brute}}
  
−  
−
== [[Shrinkmeister]] == {{Card|Shrinkmeister}}
  
−
Why shrink one minion when you can shrink them all?
  
−
{{Card|Quicksand Elemental}}
  
−  
−
== [[Windfury Harpy]] == {{card|Windfury Harpy}}
  
−
Firstly they nerfed her look, then they decided to finish her with powercreep.
  
−
{{card|Gyrocopter}}
  
−  
−
== [[Stormpike Commando]] == {{card|Stormpike Commando}}
  
−
The Stormpikes' HUUUUUGE GUNS have seen better days, but it took a random arthropod of all things to seal the deal.
  
−
{{card|Burrowing Scorpid}}
  
−  
−
== [[Scarlet Crusader]] == {{Card|Scarlet Crusader}}
  
−
Shouldn't the Scarlet Crusade be better at this by now?
  
−
{{card|Goody Two-Shields}}
  
−  
−
== [[Sunwalker]] == {{Card|Sunwalker}}
  
−
The student outshines the master.
  
−
{{Card|Devout Pupil}}
  
−  
−
==[[Flying Machine]] == {{Card|Flying Machine}}
  
−
Flying Machine may be [[Crystology|a]] [[Smuggler's Run|success]] [[Wargear|story]], but that doesn't mean it isn't feeling a little... cowed.
  
−
{{card|Speaker Gidra}}
  
−  
−
== [[Alleycat]] == {{Card|Alleycat}}
  
−
It turns out they're not here only for the cutest card contest.
  
−
{{Card|Wolpertinger}}
  
−  
−
== [[Arcane Explosion]] == {{Card|Arcane Explosion}}
  
−
This basic card known from tutorial has been powercreeped.
  
−
{{Card|Maelstrom Portal}}{{card|Holy Ripple}}
  
−  
−
== [[Darkbomb]] == {{Card|Darkbomb}}
  
−
This actually does not affect the game at all; [[Darkbomb]] is for Warlock and that's what makes it special.
  
−
{{Card|Frostbolt}}{{Card|Quick Shot}}
  
−  
−
== [[Mortal Strike]] == {{Card|Mortal Strike}}
  
−
Blizzard might have nerfed this card too much to the point where it is worse than a basic card.
  
−
{{Card|Fireball}}
  
−  
−
== [[Arcane Shot]] == {{Card|Arcane Shot}}
  
−
Blizzard printed many more cheap spells, and even they were never the best.
  
−
{{Card|Living Roots}}{{Card|Totemic Smash}}
  
−  
−
== [[Holy Light]] == {{Card|Holy Light}}
  
−
This card might have been played if it was a [[priest]] card.
  
−
{{Card|Divine Hymn}}
  
−  
−
== [[Wild Growth]] == {{Card|Wild Growth}}
  
−
Once one of the best ramp cards in Hearthstone somehow got powercreeped after a nerf. You can get a [[Excess Mana]] by playing this after turn 10, though.
  
−
{{Card|Jade Blossom}}
  
−  
−
== [[Shatter]] == {{Card|Shatter}}
  
−
Blizzard thought that Shatter was too weak, so they tried it again.
  
−
{{Card|Snap Freeze}}
  
−  
−
== [[Convert]] == {{Card|Convert}}
  
−
Convert fits thematically, and that's why it got reprinted with an actual combo-able effect.
  
−
{{Card|Seance}}
  
−  
−
== [[Embrace the Shadow]] == {{Card|Embrace the Shadow}}
  
−
There's actually no difference between these two cards in practice, but at least the latter is less of a dead draw if your combo isn't assembled.
  
−
{{Card|Auchenai Phantasm}}
  
−  
−
== [[Drain Soul]] == {{Card|Drain Soul}}
  
−
Draining a soul ain't gonna change much if it's not repentant.
  
−
{{Card|Penance}}
  
−  
−
== [[Radiance]] == {{Card|Radiance}}
  
−
Another card that was powercreeped when released. As an extreme budget self-heal card, it's hopelessly outclassed in Wild.
  
−
{{Card|Flash Heal}}{{Card|Binding Heal}}{{Card|Iron Hide}}{{Card|Crystal Power}}
  
−  
−
== [[Hunter's Mark]] == {{Card|Hunter's Mark}}
  
−
There once was a time when Hunter's Mark was 0 mana. On the plus side, it's still an okay removal card.
  
−
{{Card|Subdue}}
  
−  
−
== [[Divine Strength]] == {{Card|Divine Strength}}
  
−
A magical incantation to boost your stamina isn't as effective as getting sand blasted in your face, apparently.
  
−
{{Card|Sand Breath}}
  
−  
−
== [[Explorer's Hat]] == {{Card|Explorer's Hat}}
  
−
Should've [[Aldor Attendant|hit the]] [[Aldor Truthseeker|books]] instead.
  
−
{{Card|Libram of Wisdom}}
  
−  
−
== [[Power Word: Tentacles]] == {{Card|Power Word: Tentacles}}
  
−
Good triumphs over evil, and this card is proof. Also evil's power level was really restricted by [[Divine Spirit]] existing, it turns out.
  
−
{{Card|Power Infusion}}
  
−  
−
== [[Assassinate]] == {{Card|Assassinate}}
  
−
(Time) Rip Assassinate.
  
−
{{Card|Time Rip}}
  
−  
−
== [[Sprint]] == {{Card|Sprint}}
  
−
Any spell with a minion attached to it (and then some) is an improvement.
  
−
{{Card|Valdris Felgorge}}
  
−  
−
== [[Volcanic Potion]] == {{Card|Volcanic Potion}}
  
−
Already a fantastic card, to the point where the improved versions are still sometimes run without any synergies.
  
−
{{Card|Breath of the Infinite}}{{Card|School Spirits}}
  
−  
−
== [[Storm's Wrath]] == {{Card|Storm's Wrath}}
  
−
The storm seems rather calm, because it got powercreeped the second it saw release. Although [[Tunnel Trogg|there]] [[Surging Tempest|are]] [[Unbound Elemental|cards]] that don't mind the creep at all.
  
−
{{Card|Mark of the Lotus}}
  
−  
−
== [[Flame Lance]] == {{Card|Flame Lance}}
  
−
Premium arena removal got itself some unfair competition.
  
−
{{Card|Rolling Fireball}}{{Card|Torrent}}
  
−  
−
== [[Stand Against Darkness]] == {{Card|Stand Against Darkness}}
  
−
Why summon 5, when you can summon 6 with rush?
  
−
{{Card|Command the Illidari}}
  
−  
−
== [[Soul Split]] == {{Card|Soul Split}}
  
−
As cool as the name and artwork looks, it was printed as a worse version of old mage spell, and even got creeped in the set it was introduced. Not ''every'' Demon Hunter card can be super strong.
  
−
{{Card|Molten Reflection}}{{Card|Germination}}
  
−  
−
== [[Molten Reflection]] == {{Card|Molten Reflection}}
  
−
...And then it immediately got power creeped in the same expansion.
  
−
{{Card|Germination}}
  
−  
−
== [[Unsleeping Soul]] == {{Card|Unsleeping Soul}}
  
−
I would also get insomnia, if during my release I was powercreeped from the get go. At least it's good for [[Silence Priest]].
  
−
{{Card|Molten Reflection}}{{Card|Germination}}
  
−  
−
== [[Mark of Y'Shaarj]] ==
  
−
{{Card|Mark of Y'Shaarj}}
  
−
These are cards are secretly identical. It's just that Paladins are ''always'' beast-mode.
  
−
{{Card|Hand of A'dal}}
  
−  
−
== [[Heroic Strike]] == {{Card|Heroic Strike}}
  
−
A hero has to have its villain, and for now, the villain is winning.
  
−
{{Card|Twin Slice}}
  
−  
−
== [[Shadow Bolt]] == {{Card|Shadow Bolt}}
  
−
Warlocks study a lot of forbidden and risky magical elements. Mages just spit fire and get better results anyway.
  
−
{{Card|Combustion}}
  
−  
−
== [[Call of the Void]] == {{Card|Call of the Void}}
  
−
When the Void calls you, just read some books instead.
  
−
{{Card|Demonic Studies}}
  
−  
−
== [[Dark Possession]] == {{Card|Dark Possession}}
  
−
You can deal 2 damage to friendly character... but what about not doing that and having next demon cost 1 less?
  
−
{{Card|Demonic Studies}}
  
   
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Instead, they can be viewed in two split-up articles: [[List of powercreeped cards/0-3 mana]] and [[List of powercreeped cards/4+ mana]].
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== [[Fiery War Axe]] == {{Card|Fiery War Axe}}
  
−
Once one of the best weapons in the game, after the nerf, many weapons became better.
  
−
{{Card|Eaglehorn Bow}}{{Card|Powermace}}{{Card|King's Defender}}{{Card|Rallying Blade}}{{Card|Shadowblade}}{{Card|Necrium Blade}}{{Card|Stormhammer}}{{Card|Underlight Angling Rod}}
  
   
 
{{Game terms}}
  
{{Game terms}}

Latest revision as of 15:05, 24 July 2023

Silly
This is a silly article.
While related to a real Hearthstone topic, it should not be taken too seriously.


This is a silly article. While related to a real Hearthstone topic, it should not be taken too seriously.

This article contains lists of cards which are powercreeps, or cards which are effectively better than other cards in every way.

Some may believe that these cards listed do not constitute as powercreep, however, they will still be listed as such due to the lack of a better term for them. Powercreep may be defined differently from what is defined in this article, if any confusion is caused from the name, this article is listing all cards which are objectively better than other cards. A name change can be considered if anyone is still confused.

This article will list cards which have been powercreeped, and list below them the cards which are better than them.

Class cards are designed to be more powerful than neutral cards, however they will be listed. Cards from different classes will also be compared with each other. Only collectible cards will be listed.

This is a work-in-progress list, feel free to expand it.

Definition

A powercreep defined here would have to fulfill one or more of the following criteria when compared to another card:

  • It has exactly the same card text, and more attack or health
  • It has exactly the same card text, and costs less mana
  • It has exactly the same mana cost and stats, but has more beneficial card text
  • It has exactly the same mana cost and stats, but has less counteractive card text
  • It has exactly the same mana cost and stats, but has a more beneficial effect:
    • Has Charge instead of Rush
    • Grants the same amount of Armor instead of restoring health
    • Discovers a card instead of randomly generating a card (with same restrictions)
    • Removes a minion instead of destroying it, negating Deathrattle effects and preventing synergy effects utilizing minions which have died
    • Summons a copy of itself (which copies the original's Enchantments) instead of another minion with the same base stats
  • It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but on a Battlecry minion (if powercreeped card is a spell that doesn't summon a minion)
  • It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but it's on a location card, allowing multiple uses
  • It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but can target additional characters or has more legal targets
  • It has exactly the same mana cost and card text, but does not require filling a condition to match powercreeped card
  • It has the same effect and mana cost-to-healing/damage ratio, but is repeatable with a smaller mana cost, allowing more controlled distribution

For the sake of this article, the actions listed below are beneficial:

Any card needs to have the ability to always do one of the above for it to fulfill that criteria. LegacyAvenging Wrath will always deal damage to an enemy, but having a possibility to gain an effect listed above is always better than not having any effect or have effects listed below. Having the chances to be both good and bad effectively cancels out its effectiveness over cards with the same stats, cost and no card text at all.

Listed below are counteractive, or negative effects:

The following are sidegrades, and not strictly powercreep:

Listed below are ignored:

Lists

Due to the large amount of cards that can be considered to have powercreep, they cannot be displayed in a single article due to the wiki's limitations.

Instead, they can be viewed in two split-up articles: List of powercreeped cards/0-3 mana and List of powercreeped cards/4+ mana.

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