benthic_druid 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Voting has concluded!\n\n🥇 HelenaBruh\n🥈 Offsprings_Revenge_Enthusiast\n🥉 thenotjoe\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!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/articles/deckbuilding-contest-finalists-may-2025"},"insert":"https://edhrec.com/articles/deckbuilding-contest-finalists-may-2025"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: Offsprings_Revenge_Enthusiast\nDeck: Red Deck Wins\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13140107/red_deck_wins"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13140107/red_deck_wins"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: thenotjoe\nDeck: Boros Energy (I can't believe it's not Boros)\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13002554/boros_energy_i_cant_believe_its_not_boros"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13002554/boros_energy_i_cant_believe_its_not_boros"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: HelenaBruh\nDeck: \"Burn\"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13025705/burn"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13025705/burn"},{"insert":"\n\nHello brewers,\n\nWelcome to May! This month we're delving into Magic's past and pulling inspiration from competitive 60 card decks, specifically their names. If you're not familar, Magic decks of the past have had creative names that don't describe how the deck works. This month, your task will be to reinterpret those names and create a Commander deck to match. More details below.\n\nWhat’s The Contest All About?"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"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 cardsphere.com.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"For May's deckbuilding contest, build a Commander-legal deck based on the name of a classic sixty card deck. However, Rather than adapting the strategy of the deck, develop a creative interpretation based only on the deck's name. A non-exhaustive list of wacky deck names is included here, but you can choose any deck from competitive sixty card formats. Including an explanation of your thought process in the deck description will help your submission stand out."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"Tin Fins, Zoo, Maverick, The Rock, MUD, Deadguy Ale, Fruity Pebbles, Four Horsemen, Cephalid Breakfast, Full English Breakfast, Nic Fit, Raisin Bran, Quick n' Toast, The Mighty Quinn, The Truffle Shuffle, Ice Station Zebra, Zero Effect, Spring Tide, Iggy Pop"},{"insert":"\n\nThis month's prompt is about interpreting a deck name in a creative way, without consideration for the cards in the actual deck. For example, Tin Fins sounds like a deck built around sea creatures and artifacts. That could be copying Inkwell Leviathan, or suiting merfolk up with as many equipment as possible. Four Horsemen might include only four creatures, each riding a horse, or be a deck built around a four card combo.\n\nSome names are harder to interpret. You might have an idea of what a Fruity Pebbles deck would do, but what about Raisin Bran? Or Nic Fit? The color of Raisin Bran might remind you of the old artifact border, while raisins might represent the desiccated figures of Zombies.\n\nFor Nic Fit you might focus on the apparent typo, and include cards like Zaffai, Thunder Conductor which have spelling mistakes in their text.\n\nOf course, you can pick any deck from the long history of Magic tournaments. Keep in mind, however, that the more strange and cryptic the deck name the more opportunity you have for creative interpretation.\n\nThat shouldn't stop you from exploring an idea for UR Delver or Domain Overlords, but be careful you don't simply recreate that strategy in Commander.\n\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":"\n\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"},{"insert":" (UTC -4, currently) on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 21, 2025"},{"insert":", we’ll announce three finalists via the Archidekt Discord and a brief article on EDHREC highlighting each deck.\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   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 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, May 28, 2025"},{"insert":".\nPlease note, you must have a Cardsphere account in order to receive your winnings. It's quick and free-- "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardsphere.com/signup?referrer=archidekt_contest"},"insert":"register 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 "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/rYDFFVCmGr"},"insert":"public Discord server"},{"insert":". We look forward to seeing what you all come up with!\n"}]}
Edited 5/29/2025, 1:33:51 AM
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Pjtalber 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"underline":true,"italic":true,"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13032420"},"insert":"Toasty"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"}]}
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atinygoose 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"color":"#bbbbbb","bold":true},"insert":"Full"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#e60000","bold":true},"insert":"English "},{"attributes":{"color":"#0066cc","bold":true},"insert":"Breakfast!"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ae/Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg/330px-Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg.png"}},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"So this is my take on the contest, trying to make a deck that fits the name full English breakfast. This is a jeskai food deck, headed by our two friends forever out for brunch, Hargilde and Bjorna. Why Jeskai? Well, for the union jack, the red, white and blue, the full English is a British staple after all!\n\nFinding ways to make food is hard in jeskai, only white has a good amount of access, but the deck aims to take advantage of some small creature tutors, some blinking, and some token synergies to make as much food as possible. Hargilde is ready to scarf down as much food as possible, sadly Bjorna has taken to throwing it at others. \n\nEating food, throwing food, gaining life, triggering pingers, drawing cards, it's all as linked to brekkie as possible. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13031539/full_english_breakfast"},"insert":"Full English Breakfast!"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 5/10/2025, 6:18:39 AM
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evolution1988 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12981093"},"insert":"Caw Blade"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" - Kastral, the Windcrested "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nCaw Blade dates back to 2011 MTG when Stoneforged Mystic was standard legal and Jace the Mind Sculpter was so powerful it got banned. Caw Blade's goal was to use Stoneforged Mystic to tutor out Swords and cheat them into play with its ability to equip them to Squadron Hawks. The deck would run only those two creatures and a suite of control to get the job done. Kastral was chosen because... well, CAAAWWW. And it helps give us consistent draw to find equipment or equipment tutors, while also offering wincon potential by pumping the board and letting us win through either a big bird board or voltron commander damage with equipment. \n\nWith that in mind, there are four pillars to our Commander take: Caw, Tutors, Blades, and Control. In the spirit of the original deck, the only creatures we run are birds and tutors (no game changers though). The birds will pump themselves and each other up and synergize with the next part of the deck amazingly well. Shrike Force and the low cost Hawks are my favorites here due to their synergy with the equipment, but Storm Crow is also here because... well, why the hell not? We're running 11 equipment pieces, mostly 'Swords of' cards, but also Hammer of Nazhan to help with equip costs and Blackblade to quickly pump up a flier for big damage late. And for control, we're running multiple one-sided board removal cards (Settle the Wreckage, Aetherize, Raise the Palissade, Harsh Mercy) in addition to spot removal offered by swords, some flash birds, and a couple of flying matters counters. Also under the control pillar are some flying synergy stax pieces: Magus of the Moat, Aven Mindscensor, and Dovescape, which 1000% is not a meme in this deck. Seriously... Dovescape with our commander out, drawing cards and pumping our board, will end the game quickly. \n\nGideon Jura and Jace make an appearance here as callbacks to the original deck. Our dedicated draw count is slightly lower, but Kastral has the potential to draw multiple cards a turn and we have some burst draw from Bident of Thassa, Airborne Aid, and Distant Melody. \n\nThe final odd standout is Jace, Reawakened. I wanted to add a second Jace into the deck since the original plays multipel copies of Jace and this version fit nicely since it can help cheat equipment into play, which was a key component of the original 2011 deck. \n"}]}
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AlphaSkywalker 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12986006\n\nsuicide blue (https://www.wak-wak.se/9394decks/suicide-blue)\n\nweird deck and the deck kinda sucks but i LOVE the flavor\n\nits about your commander sacrificing itself asap and getting 4/4s on turn 3 consisently.\n\nI know there isnt a lot of ramp but your commander is a 2 drop and it doesnt need it\n\nmay the best deck win :D\n"}]}
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ConanEvol 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13029190/zoo"},"insert":"Bomberman"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHi!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"I made this deck with Shattergang Brothers, a Jund Commander who can sacrifice creatures, artifacts, or enchantments to force opponents to do the same."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"I wanted a theme of two brothers who were arms dealers that worked in the shady underworld, selling munitions, but mostly were in it for the explosions. "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck has cards that all have an explosion in the art or some sacrifice effect. It's not the most streamlined deck, but it tells a story about two goblin brothers who live for war and leave explosions in their wake. "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Kipgreenfoot 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Where would be a good place to find more deck names for inspiration ?\n"}]}
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AFarar 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13018301/ice_station_zebra"},"insert":"Ice Station Zebra "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nFor this deck building contest I present Ice Station Zebra! Featuring "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Isu the Abominable"}},{"insert":" as the commander. Paired with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Glacial Plating"}},{"insert":" knock out your opponents from commander damage with ease. This deck has tons of synergies that will leave your opponents scrambling, but wait! This deck's name is Ice station "},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"Zebra"},{"insert":" Where is the zebra? Who needs other creatures when you have "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zebra Unicorn"}},{"insert":"! Use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Blessing of Frost"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ride the Avalanche"}},{"insert":" to buff up your zebra then use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Test of Endurance"}},{"insert":" to end it. Or use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Simic Ascendancy"}},{"insert":" with Isu's ability to conclude the game. Having no other creatures in this deck means we need "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Elspeth, Storm Slayer"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Luminarch Ascension"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dark Depths"}},{"insert":" have to make up for it. Now if you don't want to end it with damage you don't have to. Use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Approach of the Second Sun"}},{"insert":" then use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Graven Lore"}},{"insert":" to easily get it back. If not that way then use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Isochron Scepter"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mana Vault"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dramatic Reversal"}},{"insert":" to get infinite mana then combo with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Helix Pinnacle"}},{"insert":" to bring it home. \n"}]}
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HumbleLich 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13027069/the_rock_is_love_the_rock_is_life"},"insert":"The Rock is Love. The Rock is Life"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"}]}
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Vienna 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8172624/omo_queen_of_gates\n\nYou Are The Queen of Gates\n"}]}
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MapleK 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13026126/the_truffle_shuffle"},"insert":"\"The Truffle Shuffle\""},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"This is my attempt at a Truffle Shuffle!\nWhat finds truffles? Pigs! Boars!\nTruffles are? FOOD!\nLet's shuffle things up, by discarding hands and drawing cards, and tapping our creatures for mana, and untapping them, and using them to tap lands, and untap lands! All these Truffles are getting super Shuffled!!\n"}]}
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Ceramic_Duck 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"\"Fruity Pebbles\" The deck: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13025518/fruity_pebbles"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13025518/fruity_pebbles"},{"insert":"\n\nThis deck is all about the explosion of breakfast, 5 colored spells, and playing the most colorful spells ever! While very overpriced, the deck is supposed to explode with unexpected cards that are very random but fit the theme of \"There is no theme other than to be colorful.\" Surprise your opponents (if you spend 1k dollars on this XD) by playing a passive nice commander than chromanticore the next turn :D\n"}]}
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DungleDD 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"\"Cephalid Breakast\"? "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13024528/cephalid_breakfast"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13024528/cephalid_breakfast"},{"insert":"\n\nLockout the board with painter's servant and llawan combo and then polymorph your food tokens into a blightsteel or something... lol\n\n"}]}
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Beanverine 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I would like to submit for your consideration: the 8/Rak.\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/13009295/the_8rak\n\n\nThis is my spin on the classic \"8Rack\" archetype, where the core conceit is that the deck only contains 8 creatures, all of whom are Rakdos. However, since Rakdos only has 5 printings, the remaining creature slots are filled out by other (8-drop) demons. The alternate pun condition is the inclusion of various fling effects, to gain benefits when you ate Rak(dos) as well.\n"}]}
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quinnzy 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12994599/chimera"},"insert":"Chimera"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nNicholas Labarre's 2000 quarterfinals deck is built around a near infinite mana combo using "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ashnod's Altar"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Fecundity"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Saproling Cluster"}},{"insert":" and it has its own gold border reproduction. It didn't strike me as very Chimera-y however. And while there are actual Chimeras in Magic, my decklist features none of them! The term \"Chimera\" has come to mean any mythological or fictional being comprised of parts taken from various animals. The best ways I could find to put different creatures together were mutate, bestow, reconfigure, and the licids (which in this deck are: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Nurturing Licid"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Enraging Licid"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Gliding Licid"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dominating Licid"}},{"insert":". \n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Esior, Wardwing Familiar"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tana, the Bloodsower"}},{"insert":", work as commanders for colors and because the deck wants to mutate creatures together and that has the upsides of either making Chimeras difficult to target with Esior or creating a bunch of saprolings with Tana. \n\nNotable cards include: \n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Frontline Heroism"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Vesuvan Duplimancy"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Volo, Guide to Monsters"}},{"insert":" to double up on chimera-creating triggers, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Season of Growth"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cold-Eyed Selkie"}},{"insert":" as great draw options and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Klothys, God of Destiny"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thassa, God of the Sea"}},{"insert":", and basic lands from Theros to represent the term Chimera's origins in Greek mythology. Mutating onto the Gods also creates some wild interactions.\n\n\n"}]}
Edited 5/9/2025, 10:02:24 PM
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