Well, you have the option to use it at turn 4, or at 8 or 9... it would be more effective in general later. The 8 or 9-cost cards can't be played until then, either. I agree that it's much better as a 4-cost card. And I don't necessarily mind the new effect buff. That's why I said the 2/3 with that effect buff would be good. That would be perfectly fair, and most importantly, balanced. Either make a card that costs 4 that can reach 5/6 or 7/8 with a minor group or decent self buff (like Jurassic Fossilhead, which only affects itself), which would be a perfectly fine card, or use the current very powerful buff with very weak stats. You'd still be getting a 1-turn blocker with a really good buff, rather than a 2+ turn blocker that can also deal very hefty damage... with a really good buff.
