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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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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 [[Patch 9.2.0.21517|(no longer)]] a [[Advanced_rulebook#Summon_Resolution_Step|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 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 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. (This might be a bug, as a similar bug with [[Rumbling Elemental]] triggering twice for Faceless Manipulator targeting a Battlecry minion was hotfixed (and the hotfix later accidentally reverted).)<ref>https://github.com/HearthSim/hs-bugs/issues/652</ref> |
** 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. (This might be a bug, as a similar bug with [[Rumbling Elemental]] triggering twice for Faceless Manipulator targeting a Battlecry minion was hotfixed (and the hotfix later accidentally reverted).)<ref>https://github.com/HearthSim/hs-bugs/issues/652</ref> |
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** 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. |
** 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. |
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| + | ** '''Important note:''' '''as of the October 17th update, Unlicensed Apothecary's wording has been changed to <u>after</u> you summon a minion and not <u>whenever</u> you summon a minion<u>,</u> and will no longer have the previous interactions.''' |
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| − | *Although the card text reads " |
+ | *Although the card text reads "After '''you''' summon a minion", the effect actually triggers for every minion summoned on your side of the board. |
**''Example: You have an Unlicensed Apothecary on the board, and your opponent plays [[Leeroy Jenkins]]. Its [[Battlecry]] summons two [[Whelp (Classic)|Whelps]] for you, causing the Apothecary to deal 5 damage to your hero twice. |
**''Example: You have an Unlicensed Apothecary on the board, and your opponent plays [[Leeroy Jenkins]]. Its [[Battlecry]] summons two [[Whelp (Classic)|Whelps]] for you, causing the Apothecary to deal 5 damage to your hero twice. |
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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. |
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. |
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| − | The drawback can be easily circumvented on following turns by first playing a [[Violet Illusionist]], which will even negate the damage from playing itself. |
+ | The drawback can be easily circumvented on following turns by first playing a [[Violet Illusionist]] or silencing it with [[Light's Champion]], which will even negate the damage from playing itself. |
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| − | Another great strategy is to use [[Treachery]] on this minion, and killing off a high value minion like [[Deathwing, Dragonlord]], which one's deathrattle will put all dragons from the opponent's hand, which then will finish off the opponent. |
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| + | Unlicensed Apothecary can be used in [[Treachery]] OTK decks, using either a [[Diseased Vulture]] also given away with Treachery with [[Curse of Rafaam]] to guarantee self-damage,[[Zul'Drak Ritualist]] with [[Brann Bronzebeard]], or even [[Mad Summoner]] on an empty board to summon 6 minions for the opponent. |
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==Lore== |
==Lore== |
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Unlicensed Apothecary is an {{wow|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. |
Unlicensed Apothecary is an {{wow|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. |
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==Patch changes== |
==Patch changes== |
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* {{Mean Streets of Gadgetzan patch}} Added. |
* {{Mean Streets of Gadgetzan patch}} Added. |
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Revision as of 10:57, 1 July 2020
Unlicensed Apothecary
Regular
Gold
| Set: |  Mean Streets of Gadgetzan |
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| Type: | Minion |
| Minion type: | Demon |
| Class: |  Warlock |
| Rarity: |  Epic |
| Cost: | 3  |
| Attack: | 5  |
| Health: | 5  |
| Abilities: | Deal damage |
| Wiki tags: | Summoning-related, Triggered effect |
| Artist: | Jon Neimeister |
Flavor text
Get the ingredients wrong on ONE healing potion and they take your license. What a world!
External links
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 (no longer) 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. (This might be a bug, as a similar bug with 
Rumbling Elemental triggering twice for Faceless Manipulator targeting a Battlecry minion was hotfixed (and the hotfix later accidentally reverted).)[1] - 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. - Important note: as of the October 17th update, Unlicensed Apothecary's wording has been changed to after you summon a minion and not whenever you summon a minion, and will no longer have the previous interactions.
- If you summon an Unlicensed Apothecary and other minions in the same Phase (such as by summoning many demons at once using
- Although the card text reads "After you summon a minion", the effect actually triggers for every minion summoned on your side of the board.
- Example: You have an Unlicensed Apothecary on the board, and your opponent plays Leeroy Jenkins. Its Battlecry summons two Whelps for you, causing the Apothecary to deal 5 damage to your hero twice.
- Example: You have an Unlicensed Apothecary on the board, and your opponent plays
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.
The drawback can be easily circumvented on following turns by first playing a 
Violet Illusionist or silencing it with 
Light's Champion, which will even negate the damage from playing itself.
Unlicensed Apothecary can be used in 
Treachery OTK decks, using either a 
Diseased Vulture also given away with Treachery with Curse of Rafaam to guarantee self-damage,
Zul'Drak Ritualist with Brann Bronzebeard, or even 
Mad Summoner on an empty board to summon 6 minions for the opponent.
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.
Gallery
  Unlicensed Apothecary, full art |
Patch changes
- Patch 9.2.0.21517 (2017-10-17): Now reads: “After you summon a minion, deal 5 damage to your hero.” (Previous text: "Whenever you summon a minion, deal 5 damage to your Hero.") It will no longer activate from any Evolve effects.
- Patch 7.0.0.15590 (2016-11-29): Added.
