benthic_druid 21 days{"ops":[{"insert":"Hello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWe have the November 2025 finalists! \n\nPlease be sure to shoot your favorite deck(s) an upvote! Each finalist's placement at end of the voting on Wednesday, November 26 determines their awarded Cardsphere credit. Congratulations to the finalists, and thank you to all who participated!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/articles/deckbuilding-contest-finalists-november-2025"},"insert":"https://edhrec.com/articles/deckbuilding-contest-finalists-november-2025"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: AlterLuin\nDeck: The Walls are Closing In...\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/17348808"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/17348808"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: Mallllco\nDeck: Tribe out of the comfort zone\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/17349553"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/17349553"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: Destroyander\nDeck: Birds Up!\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/17270897"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/17270897"},{"insert":"\n\nWelcome to the Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest! For those unfamiliar, this is a monthly contest with a different theme each month. Your goal is to build a Commander-legal deck that fulfills the prompt in a creative or unique fashion. At the end of each month, three finalists will be selected for you to vote on.\n\nWhat’s The Contest All About?"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWorking within the parameters of the prompt provided below, construct a decklist with your own creative spin. Three chosen finalists will be awarded store credit to "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://cardsphere.com/"},"insert":"cardsphere.com."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"For November's deck building contest - build a Commander-legal kindred/typal deck in colors that you wouldn't expect for that creature type. For example, a Gruul Merfolk deck, or Temur Vampires. Decks will be judged on their creativity, originality, and how unexpected their color identity is for the chosen creature type."},{"insert":"\n\nFor more details about the prompt, check out the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/articles/archidekt-deckbuilding-contest-november-2025/"},"insert":"full announcement article"},{"insert":" over on EDHREC!\n\nHow To Participate\n Brew an EDH/Commander legal deck on Archidekt that satisfies the prompt."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":" Any unreleased cards spoiled during the contest’s duration are allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":" Silver-bordered and acorn cards, while cool, are not allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":" Digital-only cards (such as those designed for the Alchemy format on Arena) are not allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":" Strictly one deck submitted per user."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nTo submit a deck, select the orange button labeled \"Submit a deck to this contest\" and follow the form prompt. Submissions are accepted until "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"9:00 pm EST"},{"insert":" (UTC -4, currently) on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, November 12, 2025"},{"insert":".\n\nOnly one submission per user! If you change your mind and want to submit a different deck before submissions close, you may do so by first deleting your submission. To edit your description, you can do so from the deck page itself. From the eligible submissions, we'll select three finalists with lists that we believe best embody the spirit of the prompt. Deck descriptions are not required but certainly may provide valuable context!\n\nOn "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, November 19, 2025"},{"insert":", we’ll announce three finalists via the Archidekt Discord and a brief article on EDHREC highlighting each deck.\n\nEach finalist will be awarded credit on "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://cardsphere.com/"},"insert":"cardsphere.com"},{"insert":". The value of the credit is in US dollars and depends on the finalist's placement in deck upvotes at the end of the week-long polling period:\n 1st Place Prize - $250"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":" 2nd Place Prize - $150"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":" 3rd Place Prize - $100"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nFinalists will be contacted via email regarding their winnings within roughly 24 hours following the conclusion of voting on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, November 26, 2025"},{"insert":".\n\nPlease note, you must have a Cardsphere account in order to receive your winnings. It's quick and free-- register "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardsphere.com/signup?referrer=archidekt_contest"},"insert":"here"},{"insert":" if you don't have an account already!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/contestRules"},"insert":"Official contest rules."},{"insert":"\n\nIf you have any questions, feel free to ask here, or join our public "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/rYDFFVCmGr"},"insert":"Discord server"},{"insert":". We look forward to seeing what you all come up with!\n"}]}
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Mono red spirits
Created by: Deck_Editor
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"this deck is a basic spirits deck, but being mono red it has mana and recursion limitations, the commander grabs good field manipulation against the opponentswhile the other spirits synergise off of buffing one another and debuff the opponents, this was tricky to make however and may not be perfect.\n"}]}
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semic samurai
Created by: DusterBuster
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"Simic Samurai seems to fit the prompt to me. hope you like it. \n"}]}
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Elementary my dear white boy
Created by: 216430
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"Elemental creatures are almost universally thought of as a gruul typal deck, but there are some pretty useful and flexible white elementals. Add in some repeatable etb effects through lots of flicker and you've got a solid deck.\n"}]}
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Wheeldrazi
Created by: Lepeel
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"Monored Eldrazi.\nSo it uses Through the breech and uhm.. terminal velocity?\n\nNah. Its Polymorph.\nWhy not Blue?\nYes.\nIs it good? \nNo.\nIs it fun?\nHell yeah =)\nAlso probably the only fair way to play the Titans in Casual EDH\n"}]}
Esper hups all elf ball
Created by: MuluMulu
14 days
{"ops":[{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"So for this challenge, I bring a 'weird idea when you press a random commander button 50 times' ;):"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"The Ever-changing ´Dane with all his... elf friends?!"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"Yes, you read that right: 'Esper Elf Ball.'"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"Unusual and not inherently powerful, but it still packs a surprising punch in an aristocratic shell."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"The deck contains only Elf creatures, some shapeshifters ('Elves'), and the commander."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"The commander isn’t inherently “useful” for the rest of the deck, no real synergy with elves (unfortunately he’s only a shapeshifter but not a changeling), but he’s perfect for staying unnoticed on the battlefield, being a safe button for important creatures, and can be your sacrifice outlet to start your Aristocrats stuff ;)."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"The deck can also work without the commander: "},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1","link":"https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/309/nim-deathmantle"},"insert":"Nim-Deathmantle"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":" +"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1","link":"https://scryfall.com/card/mh3/275/nadiers-nightblade"},"insert":" pinger creature"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":" + "},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1","link":"https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/368/ashnods-altar"},"insert":"Ashnod’s Altar"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":" (sacrifice"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1","link":"https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/135/nadier-agent-of-the-duskenel"},"insert":" token generator elf"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":" -> generate tokens -> sacrifice tokens to ashnods altar -> trigger Deathmantle -> return token-generating creature -> repeat) = win."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"If you don’t like combo/Aristocrats style, remove the death/token pingers and add a few more cards for board buffs/protection."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"In its current state, the deck around Bracket 2 (medium-high) is balanced. For more power, you could add more \"on the stack\" interactions (instant removal/counter magic), fast mana sources (Mox/Rituals), token doublers (in the form of non-Elves or planeswalkers), and non-Elf combo creatures."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#ebf6ff","color":"#005ba1"},"insert":"I hope you enjoy reading and good luck to everyone!"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Mono Black Saga's
Created by: Conbo
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"You've seen a lot of saga based decks include black but never as a stand alone and with the new additions from avatar and Final Fantasy we can really see them shine by themselves\n"}]}
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Legendaries Humanoids
Created by: Aktarus006
14 days
{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Temur Legendary Humans"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Commander:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Surrak Dragonclaw"}},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":"\n \n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Gameplan"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This deck celebrates "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"legendary humanoids"},{"insert":" through a unique Temur lens — focusing on explosive tempo, ramp, and combat pressure rather than white’s traditional “heroic unity.”\n Open with early ramp ("},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Exploration"}},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Burgeoning"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Azusa, Lost but Seeking"}},{"insert":" ), then curve into efficient legends that each bring utility or pressure. "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Surrak"},{"insert":" guarantees that your haymakers land unopposed, while his trample anthem turns every Human legend into a credible finisher.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Synergies"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Legendary Core:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Reki, the History of Kamigawa"}},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Relic of Legends"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heroes' Podium"}},{"insert":" keep your engine flowing."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tribal Boosts:"},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Urza's Incubator"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kindred Discovery"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kindred Summons"}},{"insert":" reward commitment to the Human tribe."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Combat Multipliers:"},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Halana and Alena, Partners"}},{"insert":" ,"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Wulfgar of Icewind Dale"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Xenagos, God of Revels"}},{"insert":" stack with Surrak’s trample to close games quickly."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Strengths"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Resistant to countermagic via Surrak’s static ability."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Flexible playstyle — can ramp, brawl, or snowball value depending on the table."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Stylish and flavorful: a true “legendary legends” deck in a rare color combo for Humans."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Weaknesses"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Lack of white and black means weaker recursion and limited removal."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mana base and ramp need careful sequencing to ensure color balance."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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All in All (Just Another Brick in the Wall)
Created by: JeremyG
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"This concept of this deck is a wall centered deck where every creature in the deck has a 0 (or *) power in order to maximize the effectiveness of cards that affect \"up to X power\" or use the difference between a cards power and toughness for their effect.\n"}]}
DisCAWrd
Created by: superneat
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"We often think of birds as being in Azorious, and we often think of small creatures as expendable in mono-black. DisCAWrd is a mono-black bird kindred deck that hopes to change how think about both.\n\nThis deck focuses on flooding the board with flying bodies while preventing your opponents from playing the game by focusing on repeated discard effects. As your opponents are discarding cards, they will lose both life and resources. While this is happening your army of birds continues to grow and picks at their ever-dwindling health pool. Use black's efficient removal to get rid of threats, and use your own life to keep yourself ahead on draw. \n\n\n"}]}
November 2025 - contest
Created by: Lord_of_the_Rings
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"Hello, \nThis is my first contest.\nI hope your gonna like my deck,\nit's a Dragon typal, something very common but in Orzhov something less common\nCan you give me a quick feedback if possible, i would like to improve my deckbuilding.\ngood luck to choose between all of the decks.\n"}]}
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Dimir Dragons - nov 2025 contest
Created by: Ferdi87
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"Silumgar’s Cold-Blooded Court — Dimir Dragons"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Concept"},{"insert":"\nKindred Dragons… without red. This list leans into Dimir control + ninjutsu cheats + mass recursion, built around lesser-played dragons and changeling enablers. It avoids the usual EDH auto-includes and the flashy Ancient cycle, yet still closes games with inevitability and graveyard value.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Commander & Identity:"},{"insert":"\nDragonlord Silumgar headlines a true U/B dragon court: theft, manipulation, and death triggers. Most bodies are actual Dragons (Silumgar/Keiga/Kairi/Kokusho/Junji/Iymrith/Shimmer/Steel Hellkite, etc.), supported by a light changeling package for stealth and tribal density.\n"}]}
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GOL (em) GAR (t) I (ficer)
Created by: dinkleberg
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"What does Golgari do best? That’s right—they recycle! And this deck takes that philosophy to heart. \n\nFirst, you flood the board with artifact tokens using your artificers’ Fabricate abilities and powerful token generators like Animation Module and Golem Foundry as well as expendable artifacts like Ichor Wellspring. Then, Keskit steps in to turn those tokens into card advantage, while Ich-Tekik rewards your sacrifices with raw power in the form of a growing collection of +1/+1 counters. \n\nIf your Golems aren’t smashing face fast enough, Marionette Apprentice and Marionette Master ensure every artifact death drains your opponents for consistent damage. And when the battlefield is littered with broken constructs, Golgari’s graveyard magic kicks in—Wire Surgeons, Vat of Rebirth, Glissa the Traitor, and Arcbound Reclaimer bring your fallen machines back for more value. Artificers and Golems feel right at home in the overgrown Golgari swamps, turning rust and ruin into relentless advantage. Urza who?\n"}]}
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Tokin Queen
Created by: TheGrayBush
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"Elves and Rabbits love to make love, make tokens, make Queen bigger\n"}]}
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snakes on a plane
Created by: mimine
14 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"my submission for the november archidekt deckbuilding contest: offcolor tribal\n\nHelm by "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"inspirit, flagship vessel"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"italic":true},"insert":","},{"insert":" it is a snake tribal with some artifact synergy. \nWith 17 snakes, nagas having been changed to be considered snakes, and 4 artifact that spawns snake token.\n\ni chose inspirit as the commander to take advantage of its ability to generate charge counter for and protect "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"Orochi hatchery"},{"insert":" and a variety of artifact that make full use of our commander to generate mana.\n"}]}
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Simic Spirits
Created by: MonkeyBoyBennett
15 days
{"ops":[{"insert":"This deck is designed to cheat out spells, with lots of card draw and ramp, focusing on creating a wide board of spirits to swing out and remove players from the game. There are ways to double up triggers to get more value out of the cards you play.\n"}]}