With the new Core Set coming up, we now have “yet another version of Deathwing”. New versions for each 6 big Legendary dragons from Classic. Too many versions to keep track of? How do we know which one is being talked about in conversation?
Below is a list of major characters in Hearthstone that have multiple versions of themselves as cards, and what nicknames you might call them.
- Nicknames are most useful if the card is iconic or popular for a length of time.
If a version of a character card didn’t see much play or is quite old, then there is less need for a special nickname. - If you know any more nicknames that have been frequently used for these cards, please comment!
* Is also a Battlegrounds Hero
^ Is also a Boss in Solo Adventures
Dragon Aspects + Onyxia (6)
Deathwing
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Deathwing | Legacy/Classic | OG Deathwing, Classic Deathwing, Old Deathwing, Original Deathwing |
| Deathwing, Dragonlord | Whispers of the Old Gods (2016) | Dragonlord, Old Gods Deathwing |
| Deathwing, Mad Aspect* | Descent of Dragons (2019) | Warrior Deathwing, 8 mana Deathwing, DoD Deathwing |
| Deathwing the Destroyer | Core Set (2021) | New Deathwing |
| Deathwing (hero portrait) | Alternate Warrior hero portrait. |
Ysera
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Ysera* | Legacy | Wild OG Ysera, “Nerfed Dream Cards” Ysera |
| Ysera* | Classic format version | OG Ysera, Classic Ysera, Old Ysera, Original Ysera |
| Ysera, Unleashed | Descent of Dragons (2019) | Druid Ysera, DoD Ysera, Dream Portal Ysera |
| Ysera, the Dreamer | Core Set (2021) | New Ysera, “Dream cards to your hand” Ysera |
Malygos
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Malygos* | Legacy/Classic | OTK Maly, Combo Maly, OG Maly, Classic Maly, Old Maly, Original Maly |
| Malygos, Aspect of Magic | Descent of Dragons (2019) | Mage Maly, DoD Maly, 5 mana Maly, 2/8 Maly, “Discover an upgraded Mage spell” Maly |
| Malygos the Spellweaver | Core Set (2021) | New Maly, “Draw Spells” Maly |
Alexstrasza
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Alexstrasza* | Legacy/Classic | OG Alex, Classic Alex, Old Alex, Original Alex, “Set to 15” Alex |
| Dragonqueen Alexstrasza | Descent of Dragons (2019) | DQ Alex, DQA, “Highlander” Alex |
| Alexstrasza the Life-Binder | Core Set (2021) | New Alex, “8 Damage” Alex |
Nozdormu
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Nozdormu* | Legacy/Classic | OG Noz, 9 mana Noz, Classic Noz, Old Noz, Original Noz, “Meme” Noz |
| Nozdormu the Timeless | Descent of Dragons (2019) | “Ramp Paladin” Noz, “4 mana 8/8” |
| Nozdormu the Eternal | Core Set (2021) | 7 mana Noz, “Blitz Mode” Noz |
| Murozond the Infinite | Descent of Dragons (2019) | Murozond is a corrupted future version of Nozdormu. |
Onyxia
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Onyxia | Legacy/Classic | |
| Onyxia the Broodmother | Core Set (2021) | “Shu’ma” Onyxia |
| Raid Boss Onyxia | Fractured in Alterac Valley (2021) | New Onyxia |
League of E.V.I.L. (5)
Dr. Boom
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Boom | Goblins vs Gnomes (2014) | Dr. 7, Dr. Balanced, OG Boom, GvG Boom, “two Boom Bots” Boom, Original Boom |
| Dr. Boom, Mad Genius^ | The Boomsday Project (2018) | Dr. Boom Hero (card), “Mech Rush” Boom |
| Blastmaster Boom | Rise of Shadows (2019) | Bomb Warrior Boom |
Togwaggle
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| King Togwaggle^ | Kobolds & Catacombs (2017) | “Wild Druid” Togwaggle, KnC Togwaggle, “Swap your decks” Togwaggle, “Azalina” Togwaggle, OG Togwaggle, Old Togwaggle, Original Togwaggle |
| Heistbaron Togwaggle | Rise of Shadows (2019) | Rogue Togwaggle, RoS Togwaggle, 6 mana Togwaggle, “Wand” Togwaggle, “Lackey” Togwaggle, “fantastic treasure” Togwaggle |
Hagatha
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Hagatha the Witch^ | The Witchwood (2018) | Hagatha Hero (card), Witchwood Hagatha |
| Swampqueen Hagatha | Rise of Shadows (2019) | SQ Hagatha, RoS Hagatha, “5/5 Horror” Hagatha |
Rafaam
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Arch-Thief Rafaam^ | League of Explorers (2015) | OG Rafaam, LoE Rafaam, “Discover an Artifact” Rafaam, 9 mana Rafaam, Original Rafaam |
| Arch-Villian Rafaam*^ | Rise of Shadows (2019) | “Legendaries” Rafaam, RoS Rafaam |
| Imp King Rafaam | Murder at Castle Nathria (2022) | MCN Rafaam |
Madame Lazul
1 card version + Hero Portrait (see below)
Old Gods (4)
C’thun
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| C’thun | Whispers of the Old Gods (2016) | OG C’thun, Old Gods C’thun, “Free” C’thun, Original C’thun |
| Mecha’thun | The Boomsday Project (2018) | Combo C’thun, “Draw all your cards” C’thun, “Destroy the enemy hero” C’thun, Boomsday C’thun |
| C’thun, the Shattered* | Madness at the Darkmoon Faire (2020) | Darkmoon Faire C’thun, “4 pieces” C’thun, “30 damage” C’thun |
Y’Shaarj (YAH-Sha-Raj)
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Y’Shaarj, Rage Unbound | Whispers of the Old Gods (2016) | OG Y’Shaarj, Old Gods Y’Shaarj, “Recruit” Y’Shaarj, “Big Priest” Y’Shaarj, “Barnes” Y’Shaarj, Original Y’Shaarj |
| Y’Shaarj, the Defiler* | Madness at the Darkmoon Faire (2020) | Darkmoon Faire Y’Shaarj, “Corrupt” Y’shaarj |
Yogg-Saron
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Yogg-Saron, Hope’s End* | Whispers of the Old Gods (2016) | OG Yogg, Old Gods Yogg, “God of Death” Yogg, Old Yogg, Original Yogg |
| Yogg-Saron, Master of Fate | Madness at the Darkmoon Faire (2020) | Darkmoon Faire Yogg, New Yogg, “Wheel of Yogg-Saron” Yogg, “Rod of Roasting” Yogg |
N’Zoth
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| N’Zoth, the Corruptor | Whispers of the Old Gods (2016) | OG N’Zoth, Old Gods N’Zoth, Deathrattle N’Zoth, Old N’Zoth, Original N’Zoth |
| N’Zoth, God of the Deep* | Core Set (2021) | “Menagerie” N’Zoth, New N’Zoth |
| N’Zoth (hero portrait) | Alternate Walock hero portrait. |
League of Explorers (4)
Reno
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Reno Jackson | League of Explorers (2015) | OG Reno, LoE Reno, “Highlander” Reno, “Singleton” Reno, “Heal to full” Reno, Old Reno, Original Reno |
| Reno the Relicologist* | Saviors of Uldum (2019) | “Pew-Pew” Reno, “10 damage” Reno, Little Reno |
| The Amazing Reno^ | Galakrond’s Awakening (2020) | “Poof!” Reno, Reno Hero (card), Big Reno |
| Reno is also a nickname for “Highlander” - only one copy of each card in a deck |
Elise
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Elise Starseeker | League of Explorers (2015) | OG Elise, LoE Elise, “Treasure Map” Elise, Old Elise, Original Elise |
| Elise the Trailblazer | Journey to Un’Goro (2017) | Jungle Elise, “Un’Goro Pack” Elise, “5 mana 5/5” Elise |
| Elise the Enlightened | Galakrond’s Awakening (2020) | Highlander Druid Elise, “duplicate hand” Elise |
| Elise Starseeker (hero portrait)* | Alternate Druid hero portrait. |
Sir Finley
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Finley Mrrgglton | League of Explorers (2015) | OG Sir Finley, LoE Sir Finley, Old Sir Finley, Original Sir Finley |
| Sir Finley of the Sands* | Saviors of Uldum (2019) | Highlander Paladin Sir Finley, “upgraded Hero Power” Sir Finley, “Scarab Rider” Sir Finley |
| Sir Finley, Sea Guide | Voyage to the Sunken City (2022) | “Swap hand and deck” Sir Finley, New Sir Finley, Underwater Sir Finley |
Brann
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Brann Bronzebeard | League of Explorers (2015) | OG Brann, LoE Brann, “Double Battlecry” Brann, Old Brann, Original Brann |
| Dinotamer Brann* | Saviors of Uldum (2019) | Highlander Hunter Brann, “King Krush” Brann, SMOrc Brann, “Face is the Place” Brann, New Brann |
Mercenaries (10)
Kurtrus Ashfallen
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Kurtrus Ashfallen | Forged in the Barrens (2021) | |
|
Demonslayer Kurtrus (Final Showdown) |
United in Stormwind (2021) | |
| Kurtrus, Demon-Render | Fractured in Alterac Valley (2021) |
Guff Runetotem
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Guff Runetotem | Forged in the Barrens (2021) | |
|
Guff the Tough (Lost in the Park) |
United in Stormwind (2021) | |
| Wildheart Guff | Fractured in Alterac Valley (2021) | Guff Hero, “20 mana” Guff |
| Guff Runetotem Spelunker Guff Fangbound Guff Fauna Friend Guff (hero portraits) |
Alternate Druid hero portraits. Level 40 in UiS Tavern Pass Level 60 in UiS Tavern Pass Level 100 in UiS Tavern Pass |
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| Guff (Book of Mercenaries) |
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| Guff Runetotem (Mercenaries) |
Tavish
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Tavish Stormpike | Forged in the Barrens (2021) | |
|
Tavish, Master Marksman (Defend the Dwarven District) |
United in Stormwind (2021) | |
| Beaststalker Tavish | Fractured in Alterac Valley (2021) | |
| Tavish Stormpike (hero portrait) |
Alternate Hunter Hero portrait. |
Varden
Cariel
Xyrella
Scabbs
Bru’kan
Tamsin
Rokara
More Characters (11)
Ragnaros
Ragnaros also appears in other character’s cards.
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Ragnaros the Firelord*^ | Legacy/Hall of Fame | OG Rag, Classic Rag, HoF Rag, “DIE, INSECT!” Rag, Old Rag, Original Rag |
| Ragnaros, Lightlord | Whispers of the Old Gods (2016) | Rag Lightlord, Heal Rag, “LIVE, INSECT!” Rag, Paladin Rag |
| Majordomo Executus^ | Blackrock Moutain (2015) | Exectus Rag (hero) Description reads: Deathrattle: Replace your hero with Ragnaros the Firelord. |
| Jan’alai, the Dragonhawk | Rastakhan’s Rumble (2018) | Jan’alai Rag Description reads: Battlecry: If your Hero Power dealt 8 damage this game, summon Ragnaros the Firelord. |
| Sulfuras (Fire Plume’s Heart) | Journey to Un’Goro (2017) | Quest Warrior “Rag Hero Power”, Sulfuras "Rag Hero Power" Sulfuras is the Quest reward for completing the Warrior Quest, Fire Plume’s Heart. Description reads: Battlecry: Your Hero Power becomes ‘Deal 8 damage to a random enemy.’ |
Sylvanas Windrunner
1 card version + Hero Portrait (see below)
Lord Jaraxxus
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Jaraxxus* | Classic Format | OG Jaraxxus, Classic Jaraxxus, Old Jaraxxus, Original Jaraxxus, 3/15 Jaraxxus |
| Lord Jaraxxus* | Legacy/Core Set (2021) | Jaraxxus Hero (card), New Jaraxxus |
| Mecha-Jaraxxus (hero portrait)^ |
Alternate Warlock hero portrait. |
Illidan Stormrage
| Name | Set | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Illidan Stormrage | Classic Format only | |
| Xavius | Legacy/Classic | Xavius replaced Illidan Stormrage (card) when Demon Hunter was released. |
| Illidan Stormrage (hero portrait)* | Represents the Demon Hunter class. Default hero portrait. |
Vol’jin
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Vol’jin | Goblins vs Gnomes (2014) | OG Vol’jin, GvG Vol’jin, “Swap Health” Vol’jin, Old Vol’jin, Original Vol’jin |
| Shadow Hunter Vol’jin | Forged in the Barrens (2021) | New Voljin, “Swap Minion” Vol’jin, “Dirty Rat” Vol’jin, “Combo” Vol’jin, “Big Deck” Vol’jin |
Kel’Thuzad
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Kel’Thuzad^ | Curse of Naxxramas (2014) | OG KT, Naxx KT, “Resurrect” KT, Old KT, Original KT |
| Headmaster Kel’Thuzad | Scholomance Academy (2020) | New KT, 5 mana KT, “Spellburst” KT |
| Kel’thuzad (hero portrait) |
Alternate Mage hero portrait. | |
| Kel’thuzad, the Inevitable | Murder at Castle Nathria (2022) | “Volatile Skeletons” Kel’thuzad, “Explode” Kel’thuzad |
Elite Tauren Chieftain (E.T.C.)
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Tauren Chieftain | Legacy/Hall of Fame | HoF ETC, 6 mana ETC, “Promo” ETC, OG ETC, Old ETC, Original ETC |
| E.T.C., God of Metal | Madness at the Darkmoon Faire (2020) | New ETC, 2 mana ETC, “Combo Warrior” ETC |
Galakrond^
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Galakrond, the Unspeakable (Galakrond’s Wit) |
Descent of Dragons (2019) | Priest Galakrond (random Priest minion Hero Power) |
| Galakrond, the Nightmare (Galakrond’s Guile) |
Descent of Dragons (2019) | Rogue Galakrond (Lackey Hero Power) |
| Galakrond, the Tempest (Galakrond’s Fury) |
Descent of Dragons (2019) | Shaman Galakrond (2/1 Rush Hero Power) |
| Galakrond, the Wretched (Galakrond’s Malice) |
Descent of Dragons (2019) | Warlock Galakrond (two 1/1 imps Hero Power) |
| Galakrond, the Unbreakable (Galakrond’s Might) |
Descent of Dragons (2019) | Warrior Galakrond (+3 Attack Hero Power) |
| Galakrond, the Apocalypse | Descent of Dragons (2019) | The first upgrade for each of the 5 Galakrond cards. 2 Invokes required. |
| Galakrond, Azeroth’s End | Descent of Dragons (2019) | “fully-Invoked” Galakrond The second upgrade for each of the 5 Galakrond cards. 4 Invokes required. |
Kazakus
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakus | Mean Streets of Gadgetzan (2016) | Old Kazakus, “Potion” Kazakus, Highlander Kazakus, MSG Kazakus, OG Kazakus, Original Kazakus |
| Kazakus, Golem Shaper | Forged in the Barrens (2021) | 4 mana Kazakus, “Custom Golem” Kazakus, FitB Kazakus |
| Kazakusan | Fractured in Alterac Valley (2021) | Dragon Kazakus, “Discover Treasures” Kazakus |
Archmage Antonidas
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Archmage Antonidas | Legacy/Classic | Exodia Antonidas, “Free Fireballs” Antonidas, 7 mana Antonidas |
| Grand Magus Antonidas | United in Stormwind (2021) | “Fire spells” Antonidas, 8 mana Antonidas |
Archbishop Benedictus
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Benedictus | Knights of the Frozen Throne (2017) | “Copy deck” Benedictus, Meme Benedictus, “My master will return!” |
| Darkbishop Benedictus | United in Stormwind (2021) | “Shadow Priest” Benedictus |
Varian Wrynn
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Varian Wrynn | The Grand Tournament | |
| Varian, King of Stormwind | United in Stormwind (2021) |
Lady Vashj
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Vashj^ | Ashes of Outland (2020) | Lady Vashj (hero portrait) [for Shaman] |
| Baroness Vashj | Murder at Castle Nathria (2022) | “Evolve” Vashj |
These characters have 2 versions where “Old xx” and/or “New xx” will do just fine for nicknames:
| Name | Set | Names/Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Hemet Nesingwary | Goblins vs Gnomes (2014) | “Destroy a Beast” Hemet |
| Hemet, Jungle Hunter | Journey to Un’goro (2017) | “Destroy (3) or less” Hemet, “Mecha’thun” Hemet |
| Bolvar Fordragon | Goblins vs Gnomes (2014) | |
| Bolvar, Fireblood | Knights of the Frozen Throne (2017) | “Divine Shield” Bolvar |
| Lilian Voss | Knights of the Frozen Throne (2017) | |
| Infiltrator Lilian | Scholomance Academy (2020) | Stealth Lilian |
| Nat Pagle | Legacy/Classic | |
| Nat, the Darkfisher | Whispers of the Old Gods (2016) | |
| King Mukla | Legacy/Classic | |
| Mukla, Tyrant of the Vale | Whispers of the Old Gods (2016) | |
| Hogger | Legacy/Classic | |
| Hogger, Doom of Elwynn | Whispers of the Old Gods (2016) | |
| Skycap’n Kragg | The Grand Tournament (2015) | Charrrrrge Kragg |
| Sky Gen’ral Kragg | Galakrond’s Awakening (2020) | Quest Kragg |
| The Black Knight | Legacy/Classic | |
| The Skeleton Knight | The Grand Tournament (2015) |
These characters have 1 card version, but also feature as a Hero portrait. In this case, using “xx card” and “xx hero” should do fine:
| Name | Set | Hero Portrait |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvanas Windrunner*^ | Legacy/Hall of Fame | Sylvanas Windrunner (hero portrait) [for Hunter] |
| Medivh, the Guardian | One Night in Karazhan (2016) | Medivh (hero portrait) [for Mage] |
| Madame Lazul^ | Rise of Shadows (2019) | Madame Lazul (hero portrait) [for Priest] |
| Khadgar^ | Rise of Shadows (2019) | Khadgar (hero portrait) [for Mage] |
| Maiev Shadowsong | Ashes of Outland (2020) | Maiev Shadowsong (hero portrait) [for Rogue] |
Thanks for reading!
If you know any more nicknames that have been frequently used for these cards, please comment!
This topic was originally named: Are we calling cards “New Deathwing” “old Deathwing” when there’s 4 different versions?