(this might be incorrect, but should be right based on previous info (eg Zombie Chow)) |
(→Notes: reason for the generic wording in point 2 is to account for Master of Evolution, Tinkmaster Overspark, etc. it's specifically Battlecry minions due to the 'Special Summon Resolution Step' mechanic.) |
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Unlicensed Apothecary is a [[Advanced_rulebook#Summon_Resolution_Step|Summon Resolution Step]] trigger. This leads to the following interactions: |
Unlicensed Apothecary is a [[Advanced_rulebook#Summon_Resolution_Step|Summon Resolution Step]] trigger. This leads to the following interactions: |
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* If you summon an Unlicensed Apothecary and other minions in the same Phase (such as by summoning many demons at once using [[Krul the Unshackled]]), the Unlicensed Apothecary triggers for each other minion summoned. |
* If you summon an Unlicensed Apothecary and other minions in the same Phase (such as by summoning many demons at once using [[Krul the Unshackled]]), the Unlicensed Apothecary triggers for each other minion summoned. |
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| − | * If you play a minion with a |
+ | * If you play a Battlecry minion with a [[transform]] effect, any Unlicensed Apothecaries will trigger both for the played minion if it's the same controller (following the On Play Phase) and also the post-transform minion if it's the same controller (following the After Summon Phase). This means, for example, that a [[Faceless Manipulator]] will trigger your Unlicensed Apothecaries twice. |
| − | * Because heroes cannot recover from fatal damage once |
+ | * Because heroes cannot recover from fatal damage once the current Phase ends, playing a minion with a healing Battlecry (eg [[Reno Jackson]]) while at 5 or less Health with an Unlicensed Apothecary on board will result in the hero being destroyed, even if the minion's healing should allow the hero to live, because the hero is dead before the Battlecry Phase begins. |
==Strategy== |
==Strategy== |
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Revision as of 22:28, 6 December 2016
| Set: |  Mean Streets of Gadgetzan |
|---|---|
| Type: | Minion |
| Minion type: | Demon |
| Class: |  Warlock |
| Rarity: |  Epic |
| Cost: | 3  |
| Attack: | 5  |
| Health: | 5  |
| Abilities: | Deal damage |
| Wiki tags: | Summoning-related, Triggered effect |
Get the ingredients wrong on ONE healing potion and they take your license. What a world!
Unlicensed Apothecary is an epic warlock minion card, from the Mean Streets of Gadgetzan set.
How to get
Unlicensed Apothecary can be obtained through Mean Streets of Gadgetzan card packs, or through crafting.
| Card | Crafting cost | Disenchanting |
|---|---|---|
| Unlicensed Apothecary | 400 | 100 |
| Golden Unlicensed Apothecary | 1600 | 400 |
Notes
Unlicensed Apothecary is a Summon Resolution Step trigger. This leads to the following interactions:
- If you summon an Unlicensed Apothecary and other minions in the same Phase (such as by summoning many demons at once using Krul the Unshackled), the Unlicensed Apothecary triggers for each other minion summoned.
- If you play a Battlecry minion with a transform effect, any Unlicensed Apothecaries will trigger both for the played minion if it's the same controller (following the On Play Phase) and also the post-transform minion if it's the same controller (following the After Summon Phase). This means, for example, that a
Faceless Manipulator will trigger your Unlicensed Apothecaries twice. - Because heroes cannot recover from fatal damage once the current Phase ends, playing a minion with a healing Battlecry (eg
Reno Jackson) while at 5 or less Health with an Unlicensed Apothecary on board will result in the hero being destroyed, even if the minion's healing should allow the hero to live, because the hero is dead before the Battlecry Phase begins.
Strategy
Although this minion's drawback is severe, it's possible to avert it entirely. Due to Unlicensed Apothecary's obscene stats, playing additional minions will usually not be necessary to control the board. Slower decks like Handlock can take the most advantage out of this. Renolock can even play one or two minions while this is on the board and recover later using Reno Jackson.
While the incredible statline makes this a tempting choice for Zoolock, the downside is far more problematic in that kind of deck. Other strong 3 drops without downsides, such as 
Darkshire Councilman and 
Imp Gang Boss, are often better.
Quotes
- Summon
- 'Join the Kabal', they said. Hmph!
- Attack
- Want a drink? *cackles*
Lore
Unlicensed Apothecary is an Imp who has joined the Kabal. Judging by his flavour text and trigger animation, it seems that he brews faulty healing potions to throw at your hero, causing you to take damage.
Artist
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Gallery
  Unlicensed Apothecary, full art |
Patch changes
Patch 7.0.0.15590 (2016-11-29): Added.
