Rush

Rush
Can attack minions immediately.

Rush is an ability allowing a minion to attack other minions the same turn it is summoned or brought under a new player's control. Unlike Charge, Rush cannot be used to attack the enemy hero. Rush is represented by a shifting thick green border around the minion.

Rush was first introduced in The Witchwood and has appeared in every set since. It has functionally replaced Charge as an evergreen keyword.

Notes[edit | edit source]

Charge will not be overridden by Rush, and Rush has no effect if the minion isn't exhausted. If Rush is given to a minion with Charge or a minion ready to attack, it can still attack the enemy hero.
If there are no enemy minions to attack, the Rush visual effect will disappear. However, if a new minion is summoned for them, it will return.
Granting Rush to a minion that has already attacked will not allow them to attack again. This includes Rush given through Magnetic buffs, where the original minion could attack if it were normally summoned.

Strategy[edit | edit source]

Rush is a useful ability for board control, allowing you to tactically trade against enemy minions.
Unlike Charge minions, Rush minions usually feature good stats, letting them stick on the board after attacking or dealing a large amount of damage to a minion.

Cards with Rush[edit | edit source]

This section lists minions which have Rush or have the ability to gain Rush when played.

Collectible[edit | edit source]

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
Skaterbot	Common	Minion	Mech	Any	1	1	1	Magnetic Rush "See you later bot" - Jaina
Springpaw	Common	Minion	Beast	Hunter	1	1	1	Rush Battlecry: Add a 1/1 Lynx with Rush to your hand. The terrible thing about lynxes is lynxes are terrible things. Their teeth are made out of biting, their paws are made out of springs!
Hench-Clan Hogsteed	Common	Minion	Beast	Any	2	2	1	Rush Deathrattle: Summon a 1/1 Murloc. This is CLEARLY their first rodeo.
Hunting Mastiff	Common	Minion	Beast	Hunter	2	2	1	Echo Rush "Shh! You're going to start a howl!"
Vicious Scalehide	Common	Minion	Beast	Any	2	1	3	Lifesteal Rush They make wonderful pets if you're not allergic to blood loss.
Druid of the Scythe	Common	Minion	General	Druid	3	2	2	Choose One - Transform into a 4/2 with Rush; or a 2/4 with Taunt. She's a scythe for sore eyes.
Rabid Worgen	Common	Minion	General	Warrior	3	3	3	Rush "I'm sorry, son. We had to send Old Howler off…to a farm…to play…"
Devoted Maniac	Common	Minion	General	Any	4	2	2	Rush Battlecry: Invoke Galakrond. There are plenty of apathetic maniacs, but they couldn't be bothered.
Hippogryph	Common	Minion	Beast	Any	4	2	6	Rush Taunt Known for its ferocious grace, the hippogryph is a truly majestic creature. Except when molting.
Restless Mummy	Common	Minion	General	Warrior	4	3	2	Rush Reborn Life-separation anxiety syndrome.
Steel Rager	Common	Minion	Mech	Any	4	5	1	Rush Rage alongside the machine.
Swift Messenger	Common	Minion	General	Any	4	2	6	Rush Each turn this is in your hand, swap its Attack and Health. Same turn delivery - guaranteed!
Ghostly Charger	Common	Minion	General	Paladin	5	3	4	Divine Shield Rush Maybe we should have called him Ghostly Rusher.
Oasis Surger	Common	Minion	Elemental	Druid	5	3	3	Rush Choose One - Gain +2/+2; or Summon a copy of this minion. Surge's up, dude!
Sightless Ranger	Common	Minion	General	Any	5	3	4	Rush Overkill: Summon two 1/1 Bats. An eye for sore sights.
Vilebrood Skitterer	Common	Minion	Beast	Hunter	5	1	3	Poisonous Rush It aspires to be a Vilebrood Dancer, but it has eight left feet.
Evasive Wyrm	Common	Minion	Dragon	Any	6	5	3	Divine Shield. Rush. Can't be targeted by spells or Hero Powers. Deftly dodges spells like a real wiggle wyrm.
Gyrocopter	Common	Minion	Mech	Any	6	4	5	Rush Windfury The hula doll is still absolutely required.
Amani War Bear	Common	Minion	Beast	Any	7	5	7	Rush Taunt "I used to farm for hours! Now they just come in packs?"
Walking Fountain	Common	Minion	Elemental	Shaman	8	4	8	Lifesteal, Rush, Windfury The weirdest part is that it doesn't have legs.
Burly Shovelfist	Common	Minion	General	Any	9	9	9	Rush Shovel beats paper and rock!
Bloodsail Howler	Rare	Minion	Pirate	Rogue	2	1	1	Rush. Battlecry: Gain +1/+1 for each other Pirate you control. They saw their fate a closin' Aboard a pirate ship On deck: The Howlin' Hozen About to let one rip.
Redband Wasp	Rare	Minion	Beast	Warrior	2	1	3	Rush Has +3 Attack while damaged. Also comes in other colors, but red's in fashion this season.
Diving Gryphon	Rare	Minion	Beast	Hunter	3	4	1	Rush Battlecry: Draw a Rush minion from your deck. Warning: May cause carousel flashbacks.
Militia Commander	Rare	Minion	General	Warrior	4	2	5	Rush Battlecry: Gain +3 Attack this turn. She only needs two commands: "Heel" and "Sic 'em!"
Bazaar Mugger	Rare	Minion	General	Rogue	5	3	5	Rush Battlecry: Add a random minion from another class to your hand. Premium muggings at a discount price.
Faceless Corruptor	Rare	Minion	General	Any	5	5	4	Rush. Battlecry: Transform one of your minions into a copy of this. What does Madame Lazul have against faces?!
Cursed Castaway	Rare	Minion	Pirate	Rogue	6	5	3	Rush Deathrattle: Draw a Combo card from your deck. She was an ordinary castaway... until she found that cursed volleyball.
Spark Drill	Rare	Minion	Mech	Any	6	5	1	Rush Deathrattle: Add two 1/1 Sparks with Rush to your hand. Preferred weapon of Dr. Boom's orthodontist.
Mogu Fleshshaper	Rare	Minion	General	Shaman	7	3	4	Rush. Costs (1) less for each minion on the battlefield. He's here to shape clap* you up!*
Gilnean Royal Guard	Rare	Minion	General	Any	8	3	8	Divine Shield, Rush Each turn this is in your hand, swap its Attack and Health. Admittedly, they kind of dropped the ball with Prince Liam.
Mulchmuncher	Rare	Minion	Mech	Druid	9	8	8	Rush. Costs (1) less for each friendly Treant that died this game. The latest advancement in hippo-botany.
Ratcatcher	Epic	Minion	General	Warlock	3	2	2	Rush Battlecry: Destroy a friendly minion and gain its Attack and Health. He's on the hunt for Togwaggle's missing rat.
Scion of Ruin	Epic	Minion	Dragon	Warrior	3	3	2	Rush. Battlecry: If you've Invoked twice, summon 2 copies of this. Ruined! RUINED!
Crystal Stag	Epic	Minion	Beast	Druid	5	4	4	Rush. Battlecry: If you've restored 5 Health this game, summon a copy of this. Arrives alone, but usually leaves with a friend just like him.
Muck Hunter	Epic	Minion	General	Any	5	5	8	Rush Battlecry: Summon two 2/1 Mucklings for your opponent. You think your job mucks.
Batterhead	Epic	Minion	General	Any	8	3	12	Rush. After this attacks and kills a minion, it may attack again. When it comes to problem-solving, he always uses his head.
Darius Crowley	Legendary	Minion	General	Warrior	5	4	4	Rush After this attacks and kills a minion, gain +2/+2. You either die a villain, or live long enough to see yourself become the hero.
Zilliax	Legendary	Minion	Mech	Any	5	3	2	Magnetic Divine Shield, Taunt, Lifesteal, Rush Everything but the kitchen sink. Oh wait, there's one on his back.
Akali, the Rhino	Legendary	Minion	Beast	Warrior	8	5	5	Rush, Overkill: Draw a Rush minion and give it +5/+5. Most trolls only get to “AAAAHHH!” and don’t make it to the “kali” part.
Oondasta	Legendary	Minion	Beast	Any	9	7	7	Rush. Overkill: Summon a Beast from your hand. Adorning devilsaurs with armor and feathers is a respected job in troll culture, although it has a high turnover rate.
Shirvallah, the Tiger	Legendary	Minion	Beast	Paladin	25	7	5	Divine Shield, Rush, Lifesteal Costs (1) less for each Mana you've spent on spells. On bended knee Thekal placed his weapon upon Shirvallah’s altar, whereupon she slowly knocked it off with her paw.
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Uncollectible[edit | edit source]

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
Locust	None	Minion	Beast	Any	1	1	1	Rush
Lynx	None	Minion	Beast	Hunter	1	1	1
Radioactive Ooze	None	Minion	General	Rogue	1	1	1	Poisonous Rush
Spark	None	Minion	Elemental	Any	1	1	1	Rush
Brewing Storm	None	Minion	Elemental	Shaman	2	2	2	Rush
Felhound	None	Minion	Demon	Any	2	2	2	Rush
Windswept Elemental	None	Minion	Elemental	Shaman	2	2	1	Rush
Gryphon	None	Minion	Beast	Hunter	4	4	4	Rush
Living Storm	None	Minion	Elemental	Shaman	4	4	4	Rush
Storm Drake	None	Minion	Dragon	Shaman	4	4	4	Rush
Wyvern	None	Minion	Beast	Hunter	5	5	5	Rush
Raging Storm	None	Minion	Elemental	Shaman	8	8	8	Rush
Druid of the Scythe	Common	Minion	Beast	Druid	3	4	4	Rush Taunt
Druid of the Scythe	Common	Minion	Beast	Druid	3	4	2	Rush
Swift Messenger	Common	Minion	General	Any	4	6	2	Rush Each turn this is in your hand, swap its Attack and Health.
Gilnean Royal Guard	Rare	Minion	General	Any	8	8	3	Divine Shield, Rush Each turn this is in your hand, swap its Attack and Health.
Wardruid Loti	Legendary	Minion	Beast	Druid	3	4	6	Taunt, Rush, Poisonous, Stealth, Spell Damage +1
Wardruid Loti	Legendary	Minion	Beast	Druid	3	4	2	Rush
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Sources of Rush[edit | edit source]

Rush-generating cards[edit | edit source]

This section lists cards which generate Rush minions.

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
Storm Egg	None	Minion	General	Shaman	1	0	3	At the start of your turn, transform into a 4/4 Storm Drake with Rush.
Felhound Portal	None	Spell		Any	2			Casts When Drawn Summon a 2/2 Felhound with Rush.
Galakrond's Fury	None	Hero Power		Shaman	2			Hero Power Summon a 2/1 Elemental with Rush.
Bug Collector	Common	Minion	General	Any	2	2	1	Battlecry: Summon a 1/1 Locust with Rush. The only one who likes BEEEES!!!
Hunting Mastiff	Common	Minion	Beast	Hunter	2	2	1	Echo Rush "Shh! You're going to start a howl!"
Desert Spear	Common	Weapon		Hunter	3	1	3	After your hero attacks, summon a 1/1 Locust with Rush. Goes on the right, next to the desert spoon.
Druid of the Scythe	Common	Minion	General	Druid	3	2	2	Choose One - Transform into a 4/2 with Rush; or a 2/4 with Taunt. She's a scythe for sore eyes.
Clear the Way	Rare	Spell		Hunter	1			Sidequest: Summon 3 Rush minions. Reward: Summon a 4/4 Gryphon with Rush. The terrifying part is the gryphons' squeaky voices afterward.
Voltaic Burst	Rare	Spell		Shaman	1			Summon two 1/1 Sparks with Rush. Overload: (1) Batteries have three components: Cathode, Anode, and Overload.
Blightnozzle Crawler	Rare	Minion	Mech	Rogue	4	2	4	Deathrattle: Summon a 1/1 Ooze with Poisonous and Rush. "Well we HAD it contained. Then you went and gave it legs!"
Spark Drill	Rare	Minion	Mech	Any	6	5	1	Rush Deathrattle: Add two 1/1 Sparks with Rush to your hand. Preferred weapon of Dr. Boom's orthodontist.
Swarm of Locusts	Rare	Spell		Hunter	6			Summon seven 1/1 Locusts with Rush. Good things never come in swarms.
Unleash the Beast	Rare	Spell		Hunter	6			Twinspell Summon a 5/5 Wyvern with Rush. The Kirin Tor has always been lax in enforcing leash laws.
Unleash the Beast	Rare	Spell		Hunter	6			Summon a 5/5 Wyvern with Rush.
Thunderhead	Epic	Minion	Elemental	Shaman	4	3	6	After you play a card with Overload, summon two 1/1 Sparks with Rush. Most of his friends are still Metalheads.
Wardruid Loti	Legendary	Minion	General	Druid	3	1	2	Choose One - Transform into one of Loti's four dinosaur forms. “Ravasaur!” “Pretty scary” “…Blammodax!” “Is that a thing?” “SMAXODON!” “….now you’re just making those up.”
Nithogg	Legendary	Minion	Dragon	Shaman	6	5	5	Battlecry: Summon two 0/3 Eggs. Next turn they hatch into 4/4 Drakes with Rush. Not to be confused with Nithogger.
Galakrond, Azeroth's End	Legendary	Hero card		Shaman	7			Battlecry: Summon two 8/8 Storms with Rush. Equip a 5/2 Claw.
Galakrond, the Apocalypse	Legendary	Hero card		Shaman	7			Battlecry: Summon two 4/4 Storms with Rush. (Invoke* twice to upgrade.)*
Galakrond, the Tempest	Legendary	Hero card		Shaman	7			Battlecry: Summon two 2/2 Storms with Rush. (Invoke* twice to upgrade.)* Hagatha cried out over the winds: "Truly, you are as powerful as the Maelstrom!" To which the Tempest answered: "I AM THE MAELSTROM."
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Rush-granting cards[edit | edit source]

This section lists cards which grant the Rush ability to other minions or to itself.

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
Goblin Lackey	None	Minion	General	Any	1	1	1	Battlecry: Give a friendly minion +1 Attack and Rush.
Serrated Tooth	Common	Weapon		Rogue	1	1	3	Deathrattle: Give your minions Rush. The tooth hurts, don’t it?
Skaterbot	Common	Minion	Mech	Any	1	1	1	Magnetic Rush "See you later bot" - Jaina
Rocket Boots	Common	Spell		Warrior	2			Give a minion Rush. Draw a card. This is the happiest moment of Grik's life. We'll miss him.
Goboglide Tech	Common	Minion	General	Any	3	3	3	Battlecry: If you control a Mech, gain +1/+1 and Rush. The word "glide" is always in quotes in the manual.
Underbelly Fence	Rare	Minion	General	Rogue	2	2	3	Battlecry: If you're holding a card from another class, gain +1/+1 and Rush. She'll take anything you have—except scruples and a good work ethic.
Dragonmaw Poacher	Rare	Minion	General	Any	4	4	4	Battlecry: If your opponent controls a Dragon, gain +4/+4 and Rush. I prefer my dragons over-easy.
Goblin Prank	Epic	Spell		Hunter	2			Give a friendly minion +3/+3 and Rush. It dies at end of turn. "Ha ha! Glork looks ridiculous! ...Glork? Glork?"
Magic Carpet	Epic	Minion	General	Any	3	1	6	After you play a 1-Cost minion, give it +1 Attack and Rush. Its small yet fierce riders are affectionately known as rug rats.
Stampeding Roar	Epic	Spell		Druid	6			Summon a random Beast from your hand and give it Rush. The Gurubashi Arena has an extremely permissive policy on pets in the workplace.
Houndmaster Shaw	Legendary	Minion	General	Hunter	4	3	6	Your other minions have Rush. They’re good dogs, Tess.
Zilliax	Legendary	Minion	Mech	Any	5	3	2	Magnetic Divine Shield, Taunt, Lifesteal, Rush Everything but the kitchen sink. Oh wait, there's one on his back.
Siamat	Legendary	Minion	Elemental	Any	7	6	6	Battlecry: Gain 2 of Rush, Taunt, Divine Shield, or Windfury (your choice). TAUNT. TAUNT.
Captain Hooktusk	Legendary	Minion	Pirate	Rogue	8	6	3	Battlecry: Summon 3 Pirates from your deck. Give them Rush. "You three! Get in the cannon!"
Fel Lord Betrug	Legendary	Minion	Demon	Warlock	8	5	7	Whenever you draw a minion, summon a copy with Rush that dies at end of turn. Nobody else likes rush hour.
Dr. Boom, Mad Genius	Legendary	Hero card		Warrior	9			Battlecry: For the rest of the game, your Mechs have Rush. "Of course I've gone mad with power. Ever try going mad without it?"
The Boomship	Legendary	Spell		Warrior	9			Summon 3 random minions from your hand. Give them Rush. Dr. Boom ends his motivational speeches by dropping the mechs.
The Boom Reaver	Legendary	Minion	Mech	Warrior	10	7	9	Battlecry: Summon a copy of a minion in your deck. Give it Rush. "What's better than reaving? BOOM reaving!"
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Related cards[edit | edit source]

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
Woodcutter's Axe	Common	Weapon		Warrior	2	2	2	Deathrattle: Give a random friendly minion with Rush +2/+1. It's a lumberjack's axe and that's ok.
Clear the Way	Rare	Spell		Hunter	1			Sidequest: Summon 3 Rush minions. Reward: Summon a 4/4 Gryphon with Rush. The terrifying part is the gryphons' squeaky voices afterward.
Spirit of the Rhino	Rare	Minion	General	Warrior	1	0	3	Stealth for 1 turn. Your Rush minions are Immune the turn they're summoned. Where did they get this preposterous hypothesis?
Diving Gryphon	Rare	Minion	Beast	Hunter	3	4	1	Rush Battlecry: Draw a Rush minion from your deck. Warning: May cause carousel flashbacks.
Town Crier	Epic	Minion	General	Warrior	1	1	2	Battlecry: Draw a Rush minion from your deck. When he was younger, he was the town crybaby.
Countess Ashmore	Legendary	Minion	General	Any	7	6	6	Battlecry: Draw a Rush, Lifesteal, and Deathrattle card from your deck. "1 minion… ah, ah, ah! 2 minions… ah, ah, ah! 3 minions… ah, ah, ah!"
Akali, the Rhino	Legendary	Minion	Beast	Warrior	8	5	5	Rush, Overkill: Draw a Rush minion and give it +5/+5. Most trolls only get to “AAAAHHH!” and don’t make it to the “kali” part.
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Development[edit | edit source]

Rush was created by the team as a way to print minions with fast, spell-like effects, but without running the risk of them being used as powerful finishers. Cards like Leeroy Jenkins and the original version of Arcane Golem had proven how problematic powerful Charge minions can be, since their downsides will be nullified if they're used to win the game.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Rush could be considered to have 3 "beta" versions, which all function similar to this effect, but differ slightly. Icehowl is an over-statted Charge minion that can't attack heroes, but its inability to attack heroes is a permanent effect. Charged Devilsaur's effect is identical to Rush when played from the hand, but can freely attack heroes when summoned indirectly by another card. The Charge spell is the most similar, with the only differences being synergy with Charge-related cards like Warsong Commander and a very rare case in which it is used on Immortal Prelate.
Rush is the third non-launch keyword to continue to appear on cards outside of the set it was introduced in, the first two being Discover and Lifesteal.