BAN VENERATED ROTPRIEST
It's miserable to play against and hard to interact with. It's just not balanced for a single mana. On the draw with a single or even two tapped lands the game is basically over when that thing comes down on turn 1.
No 1 mana creature should be that powerful in a standard format.
BAN IT!
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Baronix#83452 commented
I'm not one to generally voice my displeasure and disappointment, but my experience of MTGA since decks built around Venerated Rotpriest arrived, has substantially declined. This non-interactive, unintelligent, one-sided way to win games in 3-5 turns is disgusting and unsportsman-like in a game that is supposed to be played by interaction.
I'm at the point where I just want to finish banking in on the mastery pass I bought for All Will Be One launch and then stop playing at all. I might return when the Standard will have moved over this set, but for now, this is not a game I wish to invest it. I will move my money elsewhere in the meanwhile.
I suggest people at WotC to take time to reevaluate this card, and look at forums.
I know there is a work around Venerated Rotpriests in obligatory sacrifice decks and/or swiper-heavy decks, but I don't want to have to build a specific deck just to advance in ranks.