benthic_druid 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Voting has concluded!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n🥇 Boomstud\n🥈 jkz\n🥉 rynoman14\n\nEach winner will be contacted via the email associated with their Archidekt account within the next 48 hours. \n\nCongratulations, and thank you to all who participated!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/articles/deckbuilding-contest-finalists-april-2025"},"insert":"https://edhrec.com/articles/deckbuilding-contest-finalists-april-2025"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: jkz\nDeck: Aragorn the Mono Uniter\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7256787/aragorn_the_mono_uniter"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7256787/aragorn_the_mono_uniter"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: Boomstud\nDeck: Niv Rizzet\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12286933/niv_rizzet"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12286933/niv_rizzet"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: rynoman14\nDeck: Haste\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12270297/haste"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12270297/haste"},{"insert":"\n\n----\n\nHello brewers,\n\nThis month, we're getting into the spring cleaning spirit by cutting a color from our decks.\n\nWhat’s The Contest All About?"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Working 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 cardsphere.com.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"For April's deckbuilding contest, construct a Commander-legal deck that uses fewer colors than are in the commander's color identity. You may include lands to cast your commander, but spells and abilities must not require the color you're omitting. For example, if you choose to build an Izzet deck with Eshki Dragonclaw as your commander, you cannot include any cards that require green mana to cast or use, but you can include green lands to cast Eshki. As always, decks will be judged on creativity and originality."},{"insert":"\n\nThis contest prompt is inspired by the growing list of commanders that don't require all of their colors to be cast. Commanders like Alesha, Who Smiles at Death, Keruga, the Macrosage, and Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second can all helm decks that leave out one color in their identity. Two color decks often have cheaper mana bases, or you might prefer how a deck with fewer colors plays. Some of these commanders also naturally push you to prioritize one color over the others. An Alesha deck with no other red cards can more easily optimize it's mana base to pay for her activated ability. On the other hand, you can build Simic Yasova Dragonclaw to play the rare theft deck without red.\n\nOf course, you can choose any commander for this challenge, not just ones that abridge their own mana costs. This is a great opportunity to push strategies outside of their normal colors while having support from a strong commander. Nethroi, Apex of Death can lead a Selesnya reanimator deck, or a Golgari aggro deck that cheats its smaller attackers into play en masse. Raffine, Scheming Seer could make for an interesting Orzhov or even mono black tempo deck.\n\nPerhaps the easiest route to take is to choose a commander that doesn't need to be cast at all. You can easily build a deck of any color with The Ur-Dragon, and Oloro, Ageless Ascetic has been helming mono white lifegain decks for almost as long as Commander's been around. These commanders tend to be more specific to a creature type or theme, however, so building a creative deck that stands out will be more difficult.\n\nHow To Participate"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"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":"\nReply to the Archidekt newspost, or submission post on the Archidekt Discord with a link to your deck before "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"9:00 pm EST (UTC -5, currently)"},{"insert":" on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, April 9, 2025"},{"insert":" (do not submit the same deck in multiple places).\n\nOnly one submission per user! 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, April 16, 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 cardsphere.com. 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\n1st 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 or Discord (depending on where they submitted) regarding their winnings within roughly 24 hours following the conclusion of voting on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, April 23, 2025"},{"insert":".\n\nPlease note, you must have a Cardsphere account in order to receive your winnings. It's quick and free-- register "},{"attributes":{"background":"#232323","link":"https://www.cardsphere.com/signup?referrer=archidekt_contest"},"insert":"here"},{"insert":" if you don't have an account already!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#232323","link":"https://archidekt.com/contestRules"},"insert":"Official contest rules."},{"insert":"\n\nIf you have any questions, feel free to ask here, or join our "},{"attributes":{"background":"#232323","link":"https://discord.gg/rYDFFVCmGr"},"insert":"public Discord server"},{"insert":". We look forward to seeing what you all come up with!\n"}]}
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RaveLordeNito 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":{"card-link":"Tatsunari, Toad Rider"}},{"insert":" as mono black enchantress. It’s mostly pingers, drain and a bit of resource denial through sacrifice and discard. First time entering a deck competition!\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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AFarar 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Mono White Vanish and vengeance "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12331271/phased_out_fighters"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12331271/phased_out_fighters"},{"insert":"\nThis deck is packed with powerful board wipes, but with a twist—"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"your"},{"insert":" creatures vanish before the carnage begins. Thanks to "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"King of Oathbreakers'"},{"insert":" phasing ability, your army disappears just in time to dodge destruction, only to return stronger than ever. While your opponents mourn their lost creatures, yours come back double in size and ready to finish the job. Watch the battlefield become a one-sided graveyard... and you're the one holding the shovel.\n"}]}
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nsmith101891 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Warriors Come Out and PLAYYYYEYYY!\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/12333775/warriors_come_out_to_play\n\nSo what's the problem with Najeela? Warriors don't really sound like a five color tribe does it? What sounds more appropriate for a tribe of warriors. Gruul. Najeela being Gruul just makes sense. Throw in a handful of red warriors, arguable the best kind of warriors, and you throw in green's ability to ramp and draw cards. Chef's kiss, perfection.\n"}]}
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INTJacob 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"No one has ever built a Mono Blue artifact deck before....\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/12337098/mono_blue_breya_challenge_ \n"}]}
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juanedeouf 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Green Politics with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Yasova Dragonclaw"}},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12296326/drabonklaw_politics"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12296326/drabonklaw_politics"},{"insert":"\n\nTheft is fun, but are also quick to attract the ire of the owners of the creatures we \"borrow\". But what if we let them get something nice out of it?\nHere we take advantage of Yasova's borrowal ability to arm our opponents meanest creatures with powerful auras/equipments, swing them at to someone else before returning them home stronger than they left.\n\nIn order to defuse the theft-hate, we'll always try to obtain consent before borrowing a creature. We'll be negotiating alliances, offering exciting Auras and Equipments like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Giant Inheritance"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Leyline Axe"}},{"insert":" , or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Excalibur, Sword of Eden"}},{"insert":"; demanding in exchange to not be targeted with the recipient creature.\n\nOur prime target are Voltron-like commanders, banking on Yasova's ability to make a commander attack "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"twice"},{"insert":" as often, but we'll be happy to take any big creature. We incentivize our opponents to attack by granting their creatures vigilance ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sword of Vengeance"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lion Umbra"}},{"insert":" ) and/or indestructible ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mithril Coat"}},{"insert":").\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Or else!"},{"insert":" We have a couple of sac outlets ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Greater Good"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scourge of Skola Vale"}},{"insert":" ) to \"encourage\" our allies to respect their end of the deal, along with a fairly high number of visible artefact/enchant removals ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Insidious Fungus"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Undergrowth Leopard"}},{"insert":" ) as a kill switch, should our opponents try to turn the loaned weapons against us.\n\nShould negotiations fail, we can fall back to use our \"diplomatic\" tools to run Yasova herself as a Voltron, and we have plenty of stompy creatures than would be happy to do the job too!\n"}]}
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GentleGiant 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar Mono Black Foods and Discard\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12314973"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12314973"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Jhinquill 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12278537/progenitus_mono_green_april_challenge\n\nMy entry, Mono-Green Progenitus. I wanted to run it effectively as green as possible and as such almost all of the mana is only able to tap for green. You get around the ability to cast him with World Tree, Joiner Adept effects. I additionally wanted to keep the deck sub $200 and make it more budget friendly with most cards being decently easy to trade for or purchase. You could put a few other cards in it to more optimize it but I wanted it to be more budget friendly. Thanks for reading, enjoy and good luck everyone else brewing!\n"}]}
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T1rbalrog 6 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12332029/naths_quick_maths"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12332029/naths_quick_maths"},{"insert":" why do you need green for elves when black does it nicely too?\n"}]}
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TheLizord 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Our Boy Hashaton has the blues :("},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12279110/hashatons_got_the_blues\n\nHashaton is making black zombies in a mono blue deck!!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"For this challenge I'll be running a Mono-Blue re-animator at home style deck. Hashaton is selling his collection of eldrazi and praetor's for a discount price of three mana.. though they are smaller than usual. This deck was a blast to build and though its a tad janky it can lead to some fun interactions as you cheat out big creatures for cheap. It is pretty toolboxy with some cards working better when discarded or some being better to play or some being good as both. Hashaton was a commander on my radar to build when he was revealed but I never really wanted to make the same deck that plenty of other people were making so when I saw this challenge I knew it was his time to shine. The deck curve is a little wild but with hashaton making most creatures effectively cost 3 mana you can kinda throw that out the window. \n"}]}
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HoliRthnThou 6 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Ramos unlocks The Door to the Void"},{"insert":"\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/12304488/ramos_unlocks_the_door\n\nThe worst part about high-color decks is that...they makes things too easy. you have access to all the best things across all colors, and the commanders are often engines to enable you to play a good-stuff deck; spoiled for choice and flexibility rather than working around a specific mechanic. \nUnless...your five-color deck is actually 0 colors?\n\nThis Ramos deck is completely colorless (except for one thing...we'll get to that in a moment). It uses modular creatures and equipments to get counters onto Ramos, with tools for sacrifice and artifact-recursion to make use of all your game zones. Ramos can act as a value-churning voltron dragon, with never a need to spend those counters for colored mana. After all, what would you need colored mana for in a colorless deck?\n\nUnless you encounter...The Door.\nDoor to Nothingness features the only colored pips in the entire deck besides Ramos himself, requiring the exact arrangement of mana to activate that Ramos produces. Ramos, Dragon Engine, holds the Key.\n"}]}
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Variouswig 6 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12328920/april_challenge_mono_black\n\nCounters and treasures only using mono black\n"}]}
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bobor.jones@gmail.com 6 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Awaken the Blood Avatar!"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Deck link: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12321634/awaken_the_blood_avatar_rakdos_aristocrats"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12321634/awaken_the_blood_avatar_rakdos_aristocrats"},{"insert":"\n\nThis deck only uses Rakdos colors from a Mardu color identity. It also effectively excludes the Legendary Creature side of the commander, focusing instead on repeatedly casting a sorcery from the command zone.\n\nThis deck wants to cast creatures and create tokens to sacrifice to cast Awaken the Blood Avatar repeatedly. It wants to win with aristocrats effects and burn from the commander's Avatar tokens. Sacrifice and theft effects should help keep opponents under control while life totals tick down.\n\nThis is a budget build. All cards cost <$2.50 at time of building. I would describe the intended power level as \"optimized casual\" - hopefully more focused than a Precon, but this is clearly not a cEDH commander or budget level.\n"}]}
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brodycmorris@gmail.com 6 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12328150/5_color_gobbo_crime_spree"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12328150/5_color_gobbo_crime_spree"},{"insert":" Wooooohahahaha Hoooohooohahahaha \n"}]}
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HuntinGGrounds 6 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"background":"#181818","color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Saheeli, Radiant Creator MindControl"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"#181818","color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Steal your opponents things and copy them for the ETB's "},{"insert":"\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/12027878/saheeli_radiant_creator_mindcontrol\n"}]}
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