Talk:Ultimate Great Spell, World Pandemic!/@comment-25600444-20171229100808

While I do get alot of people's initial reaction to this, I might as well play Devil's Advocate and explain why this card may not be as Chaotic (fufu) as it appears to be and explain some counter measures.

The Cost

8 Souls, specifically in your item, and 6 Gauge is ALOT to build up to. You're talking at least 16 cards (This Spell + The Item + 6 Gauge + 8 Souls) in order to pull this off.

Magic typically likes to do small but practical repeatable combos with their spells. The only 6 they care about nowadays is 6 Wizards in the drop zone for Clock, a deck that has only become infamous nowadays since Magic has access to enough utility spells from both the Magic and Generic Pool of Spells.

Counter Measures (Besides the obvious killing your opponent faster)

Spell Nulls for one. Yes, not every world has a pratical access to a Spell Null but they exist for the worlds that do. Keep hold of one and cast it against this spell.

Omni Lords. Even with your Flag face down, you still have a Flag. So the Lords Noble Keyword protects them from your flag being taken out. Better then having nothing availible to use at all if the worst happens.

Soul Removal. While Gauge Destruction is something to consider, Soul Removal is more availible to every flag. Just simply keep the Souls in their Item down and they'll be forced to expend more resources trying to cast their ultimate spell, meaning you get to kil lthem easier.

And finally...

It all comes down to whether or not this spell sees any play. Yes, the Disease support is still coming and will most likely be supported down the line. But while there is no guarantee this will NOT see play, there's no guarantee this WILL see play.