benthic_druid 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Voting has concluded!\n\nđ„ HelenaBruh\nđ„ Offsprings_Revenge_Enthusiast\nđ„ 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\nWhatâs 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 contestâs 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":", weâll 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"}]}
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rwdxr4ti 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true,"color":"#007bff","background":"#e60000","link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/1350058/dwarves_and_dragons"},"insert":"Sacrificial Bam"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWhat we have here is Magda, Brazen Outlaw who creates treasures whenever a dwarf becomes tapped. As soon as you get 5 treasures, Magda lets you "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"italic":true,"background":"#0047b2","color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"SACRIFICE"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"italic":true,"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":"them and search for an artifact or a dragon and "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","background":"#0047b2"},"insert":"BAM!!!!"},{"insert":" slam it on the battlefield."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWe hope to get fast mana and dwarves out fast to start treasure production ASAP. There are several ways to tap dwarves as soon as they come down and without having them attack to lessen the risk to them. \n\nTo win you are looking to get Magda, Brazen Outlaw, Clock of Omens and Universal Automation on the field. Activate Clock of Omens, tapping itself and Universal Automaton to untap Universal Automaton. Magda triggers, creating a Treasure token. Activate Clock of Omens, tapping the Treasure token and Universal Automaton to untap Universal Automaton. Magda triggers, creating a Treasure token. Repeat for infinite times to "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"SACRIFICE"},{"insert":" all those treasures to "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"BAM!!!"},{"insert":" ALL artifacts AND creatures onto the battlefield. With this you can drop Terror of the Peaks and then every creature you have after to damage out each player, OR search for Maskwood Nexus and Havoc Jester now that its become a dragon and ping out 1 BAM-age per treasure SACRIFICE and kill your opponents that way.\n\nNo matter how you win the game, it's all about SACRIFICIAL BAM!!!!!\n"}]}
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dademan 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Ad Nau·se·am"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"var(--IXoxUe)"},"insert":"/Ëad ËnĂ€zÄÉm/"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"var(--IXoxUe)","italic":true},"insert":"adverb"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"referring to something that has been done or repeated so often that it has become annoying or "},{"attributes":{"color":"inherit","link":"https://www.google.com/search?client=opera-gx&hs=jBE&sca_esv=c37ae9ef215b3b56&sxsrf=AHTn8zrJU972fXYVQTDcEKI-Hj-XQBMK-w:1746901072908&q=tiresome&si=APYL9bto9KfN6HH0KMpfhyCmyq0bEoh-UjpKs_K9e1_l65cQQH2B_G3hWonwBDtQS9rxYhISiDMsITDxcwdh1r1275wH8QHdz-g0beEzrbvyxyyMypDi82I%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwidi6LPwZmNAxUUMtAFHRckJYUQyecJegQIPRAP"},"insert":"tiresome"},{"insert":"."},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nAd Nauseam Tendrils. A classic Legacy deck that is pretty annoying.\n\nWhat's also annoying? Combos, especially if they can go infinite. If your opponents know that a card combos with something easily, you can get into their heads like tendrils that wraps wound objects. \n\nI present to you:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13039899/ad_nasum_combos_deck_building_contest"},"insert":"Ad Nauseam Combos"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe commander can be just about anything. I chose Cromat since if you plop him down at the start of a game, not many people are going to care. Cromat doesn't really do anything on his own, and he can be switched out for any other 5c Commander or Partners that use all 5 colors.\n\nWhile I've broken down the combos into categories, there are, of course, some cross breeding. \n\nWe've got combos for +1/+1 counters, Card Drawing using Niv-MIzzet, Exquisite Blood combos, Infinite Turns, Infinite Mana and Infinite Tokens.\n\nAre we creating new ground with these combos? Not at all. Most are boring & bog standard & I wanted to keep most combos to 2 or 3 cards per combo. I've also decided to only include combos that could conceivably win without interacting too much with the opponent, so as annoying as Mindslaver combos are, I've decided to leave it out.\n\nBut how exactly do we win? Especially if the thought is a multi-person pod?\n\nSome combos will also deal damage to your opponents, either all or some. But since they go infinite, it's basically the same.\n\nWith infinite tokens, you swing to win.\n\nBut I also have soft spot for 'I Win' type of cards, which are of course annoying. And most play well with various combos like Test of Endurance/Feldinar Sovereign for life gain, or Epic Struggle for Creatures, Helix Pinnacle for mana. These play well with our infinite turn combos.\n\nFor some backup to go along the actual 'I Win' cards, I've also included the classic Fireball and Impact Tremors for Mana or Token combos.\n\nAs much as I wanted to just include combos + land, I figured having a least a little bit of utility & draw would help.\n\nMass Hysteria/Fervor/Rising of the day could net us our combos in a single turn as most require tapping creatures.\n\nWe've also included a set of tutors & various card draw effects.\n\nCrawlspace & Propaganda help limit creature aggro strategies. Mycosynth Lattice + Darksteel Forge make everything you have indestructable.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"}]}
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AndyL97 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13040061/maverick"},"insert":"Callsign: Maverick"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWhat do you think of when you hear the word maverick? Some may give you the definition of the word of an independent person who may go against the norms ofa group. But I think many, including myself would be immediately brought to one of the most iconic action movies , Top Gun (and its later sequel).\n\nInspired by this the deck is pretty simple, get some creatures out (many pilots included) and get them into aircraft to see out the mission of defeating your opponents. In a classic precon style there are three possible commanders within the decklist, feel free to assign the callsigns of Maverick, Iceman and Goose to them as you please. With your army of jets, and pilots to crew them you'll see the benefits of taking to flight every turn with a few combat damage effects to draw cards. \n\nTake your opponents breath away and grab the game by the Great Balls of Fire.\n"}]}
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Kinguuuz 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13026046/muddy"},"insert":"MUD(dy)"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nI don't like sand, but I hate mud more! It's dark (mono B) and grim ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Syr Konrad, the Grim"}},{"insert":" ) and never-ending (recursion from milling) and it gets everywhere (my graveyard, your graveyard, OUR graveyard). The thing is, it can be kinda painful (saccing "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kozilek, Butcher of Truth"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre"}},{"insert":" to "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Altar of Dementia"}},{"insert":" ) and toxic ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Phyresis"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tainted Strike"}},{"insert":"), but you don't really need your things to rust (could use more artifacts, but would be more like original mud decks) to visit your local cemetery yearly ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tombstone Stairwell"}},{"insert":") and grief your loved ones, maybe you could ask them for "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Another Chance"}},{"insert":"!\n"}]}
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PlainsWalker724 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13039136/cephalid_breakfast"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13039136/cephalid_breakfast"},{"insert":" \n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Cephalid Breakfast "},{"insert":"\nCephalid Breakfast is all about catering to the needs of your many cephalids, feeding them food tokens on commander plates, eating with as many pitchforks and throwing knives as you can find. This esper deck's goal is to make as many food tokens and possible, using various chefs to the cephalid kingdom. Then eat them to boost the many cephalids.\n"}]}
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DarthB234 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"\"5 Color Legends\" as a Mythic Pantheon"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13031341/5_color_legends_as_a_mythic_pantheon"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13031341/5_color_legends_as_a_mythic_pantheon"},{"insert":"\n\nThis deck is based off of the deck \"5C Legends deck, by ăąă€ă«ăŻ ă·ăłăŽ\".\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://mtgdecks.net/Standard/5c-legends-decklist-by-%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AF-%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B4-2465362"},"insert":"https://mtgdecks.net/Standard/5c-legends-decklist-by-%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AF-%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B4-2465362"},{"insert":"\n\nInstead of simply assembling a pile of multicolor legendary creatures, this deck reflects the idea of five divine forces ruling over the battlefield. It embodies the theme of mythological legends from across Magicâs lore, with each color representing a different aspect of a vast pantheon.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Theme Breakdown:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"White - The Order of Eternity"},{"insert":": Legendary angels, wise rulers, and protectors who uphold justice."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Blue - The Arcane Enlightenment"},{"insert":": Wizards and scholars who weave spells and manipulate fate."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Black - The Underworld Monarchs"},{"insert":": Demonic lords and shadowy figures who command dark magic."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Red - The Fury of the Titans"},{"insert":": Chaos-driven warriors, dragons, and fire-wielding legends."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Green - The Guardians of Life"},{"insert":": Beasts, shamans, and elemental avatars tied to natureâs force."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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DarkLinkMS 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Submission: \"Zoo\" â A Commander-Sized Safari"},{"insert":"\n Deck link: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13008244/zoo"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13008244/zoo"},{"insert":"\nHey everyone, this is my first deck building contest submission. Welcome to my zoo, I hope the exhibits are to your liking!\nFor this monthâs challenge, I took the classic 60-card deck name "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"âZooâ"},{"insert":" and ran with itâliterally. \n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Commander:"},{"insert":"\n "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Marwyn, the Nurturer"}},{"insert":" stands as the zookeeper-in-chief. She nurtures every creature that joins the exhibit and helps ramp into even larger and wilder animalsâbecause every good zoo needs both heart and horsepower.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Theme & Highlights:"},{"insert":"\n This deck is packed with animals of all kinds:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Felines"},{"insert":" like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"King Cheetah"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pouncing Jaguar"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lynx"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pride of Lions"}},{"insert":" prowl the enclosures."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Bears"},{"insert":" roam in numbers: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bear Cub"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Golden Bear"}},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Balduvian Bears"}},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":" ,"},{"insert":" and more."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Reptiles and Amphibians"},{"insert":" like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Poison Dart Frog"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lurking Crocodile"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Spinewoods Armadillo"}},{"insert":" add a scaly charm."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Oddities and attractions"},{"insert":" include "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Basking Capybara"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Owlbear"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Domesticated Hydra"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Joven's Ferrets"}},{"insert":" , and even "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sazh's Chocobo"}},{"insert":" ."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Flying exhibits"},{"insert":" include "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Birds of Paradise"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Gilded Goose"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Whippoorwill"}},{"insert":" ."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Other standout zoo inhabitants"},{"insert":": "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Elephant Grass"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Monkey Cage"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Monster Manual // Zoological Study"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Uncage the Menagerie"}},{"insert":" , and the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zoologist"}},{"insert":" round out the theme."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The mana base and spells further reflect the natural habitats and ambiance youâd expect from a well-maintained (but slightly chaotic) zooâ"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Animal Sanctuary"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Jungle Basin"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tranquil Thicket"}},{"insert":" help establish the setting, while cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Animal Friend"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Petting Zookeeper"}},{"insert":" bring the experience to life.\nThis deck is all about charm, theme, and turning your Commander table into a jungle, savannah, forest, and petting zoo all in one. I hope you enjoy the wild ride!\n"}]}
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Lokris87 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13037712/truffle_shuffle\n\nThis deck is quite literally doing the truffle shuffle, the pigs and boars are on the hunt in the mountains and forests to get those truffles. The deck wants to "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Analyze the Pollen"}},{"insert":" and then dig up all that loot. You'll have to get your best "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Civic Wayfinder"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Borderland Explorer"}},{"insert":" to take your team of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Trufflesnout"}},{"insert":" and become known as the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Decimator of the Provinces"}},{"insert":" looking for those truffles. At the end of a long day you can "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Celebrate the Harvest"}},{"insert":" and know that you've put in your best effort. This deck is full of boars to find those earthy truffles and all the ramp abilities to broaden the horizons of your team and provide them with vast mountains and forests to explore, all while shuffling your deck with numerous effects.\n"}]}
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ratorasniki 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I built \""},{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12926627/jeskai_prison"},"insert":"Prison"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"\" with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sevinne, the Chronoclasm"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nRather than go for resource denial and misery, it's going to try and deny the resource of opponents' life total. The ultimate goal of this deck is to find and resolve as many copies of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Prisoner's Dilemma"}},{"insert":" as possible. In magical Christmas land this can be accomplished by filling the board with a bunch of jeskai tokens from spell casting, and clearing the path either with mass goad tools ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Taunt from the Rampart"}},{"insert":"/"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Disrupt Decorum"}},{"insert":") or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure"}},{"insert":" before resolving a huge "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Surge to Victory"}},{"insert":" and targeting Dilemma in the graveyard. \n\nMore reliably, it will create a hearty stack of Dilemmas with it's various copy spells and effects, as well as the flashback trigger from Sevinne. In the early game the tokens serve to chump attacks so it doesn't catch all the early strays, and it can play board control ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser"}},{"insert":"/"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Public Enemy"}},{"insert":") and redirect ( "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Take the Bait"}},{"insert":" /"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Illusionist's Gambit"}},{"insert":" ) and reflect attacks ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Deflecting Palm"}},{"insert":"/"},{"insert":{"card-link":"New Way Forward"}},{"insert":" ) to soften opponents up without wasting any precious damage by taking it itself. That would obviously be silly. It will also unload a variety of highly aggressive threats like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Life of the Party"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Combat Calligrapher"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Descent into Avernus"}},{"insert":" to enhance the prison riot and spread damage around. Multiple iterations of Dilemma are much more interesting when everybody's already lost a bunch of life.\n\nBackup copy targets for Prisoner's Dilemma are "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Price of Progress"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Acidic Soil"}},{"insert":", which it can avoid taking the damage from by using "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pariah"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Gideon's Sacrifice"}},{"insert":" with Sevinne, or having a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Soulfire Grand Master"}},{"insert":" on the field. Last but not least, it can attach Pariah or Gideon's Sacrifice to a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Brash Taunter"}},{"insert":" for an "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Arcbond"}},{"insert":" loop.\n"}]}
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ydnendy 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Boat Brew w/Boat Crew"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nSubmitted deck: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/13034038"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/13034038"},{"insert":"\nTournament deck: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Boat_Brew"},"insert":"https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Boat_Brew"},{"insert":"\n\nWhen I first saw the prompt, I was worried, that any interesting names would be thought of and I wouldn't be able to stretch my deck-building muscle. But, after some research, I've found a RW deck which was named Boat Brew not because of the contents of the deck, but because it was originally introduced by Brian Kowal in a cruise qualifier.\n\nThis made me think, and during some brainstorming while gardening, I firstly came up with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cosima, God of the Voyage // The Omenkeel"}},{"insert":" boats/vehicles deck, but that didn't feel good enough, and even though mono blue feels like at home here, I wanted to add some more colors. And, this feels like the obvious choice, and the hipster in me wanted to build something else :). \nThen, thinking about some interesting legends with boat in art, I remembered a card, that I wanted to build for some time - "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Skeleton Ship"}},{"insert":". It is wonky, you HAVE to have island to play it, which is flavorful as hell, and would get a bunch of skeletons as a crew. But, I wanted more... boats. And a crew, that has some experience on sea, and weren't just random skeletons.\nFinally, I looked into my \"Interesting Commanders to build in the future\" decklist of mine, and saw "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hanna, Ship's Navigator"}},{"insert":", and that peaked my interest.\nCrew member as commander? Checked. Blue in colors? Checked. Interesting and somewhat unique ability that goes well with vehicle ships? Checked.\n\nAnd from here on out, I've looked at cards that were boats ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"The Indomitable"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Consulate Dreadnought"}},{"insert":"), included crew members in art ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Spell Swindle"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Chart a Course"}},{"insert":"), were crew members of sorts ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Oswald Fiddlebender"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Azure Fleet Admiral"}},{"insert":"), the equipment needed on boat ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Expedition Map"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca"}},{"insert":") or were all about the sea-shanty life ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Consuming Tide"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Coastal Piracy"}},{"insert":").\nThere are some interesting inclusions, that aren't totally about boat and crew, but they are to make it work, and are somewhat on theme still ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Spreading Seas"}},{"insert":" to make landhome boats - "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Steam Frigate"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Armored Galleon"}},{"insert":" - work, but still being on theme with seas that the boat sails; "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Waterlogged Hulk // Watertight Gondola"}},{"insert":" to enable some graveyard synergies, while being a \"ruin\" of boat etc.).\nI've decided to not focus on pirates to have pirate synergies like "},{"attributes":{"strike":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Admiral Beckett Brass"}},{"insert":", but there are some pirates or piracy themed cards included, mainly for its name and/or art (deadeye crew, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pirate's Prize"}},{"insert":", mentioned "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Coastal Piracy"}},{"insert":" or even THE "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pirate Ship"}},{"insert":").\nFor the lands, I've decided to make up basics only from islands (color pips/flavor), but to include dual lands with some bodies of water, excluding some prevalent choices, but having them be swapped for some interesting lands ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Saprazzan Cove"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Coral Atoll"}},{"insert":").\n\nSince the deck is pretty on budget, I've decided to exclude two interesting cards, that are way too more expensive than the rest, but are worthy to be mentioned and are included in the maybeboard: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pirated Copy"}},{"insert":" (expensive for being good) and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Merchant Ship"}},{"insert":" (being from AN).\nI'd like to mention that this deck is heavily focused on theme, but I've still tried to make it work, and while it might be bad, I would still include it in bracket 2.\n\nHope you've enjoyed it, and feel free to comment on it :)\n"}]}
Edited 5/14/2025, 8:38:58 PM
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Grimsituation 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"My take on the Four Horsemen name was to take it a little more phonetically and literally. By playing gifts that are for horse men. \n\nthe deck: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13021617/for_horse_men_and_women"},"insert":"For horse men âą (Mono-Green Commander deck) âą Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n\nThe deck is helmed by the wonderful Galadriel the gift giver and every other creature is a Centaur. Most of the other cards have gift in the name or flavor text. They are all the things to make the horse men better. These gifts range from +1/+1 counters, equipment, auras, or other forms of protection and temporary buffs. As an under represented creature type I think that these horse men deserve some good gifts. \n"}]}
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P3nguinz109 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13035792/may_2025_napster_updated"},"insert":"\"Napster\""},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Napster"},"insert":"Nope, this is not the mono-black control deck that won the US Championships in 2000"},{"insert":". Instead, this one is a Simic flavored deck based around, well... naps!\n\nFeatures include:\nA Sleepy Commander: Use spells to wake up your commander! But wait, what if the all of your other lands were sleeping too??? Wake them up using the \"Awaken\" mechanic!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Opponent Naps: Use spells to help your opponents' cards take a well-deserved nap; summoning sickness hits hard for some creatures after all!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Gotta Wake Up: Sometimes when you wake up, you awaken Well Rested. Other times, someone Disturbs your Slumber or you are Startled Awake and that's no fun at all!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHelp your opponents get a good nap, so you can sleepwalk your way to victory!\n"}]}
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Matmin 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"Krarks first day of class (AKA Moggwarts)"},"insert":"Krarks first day of class (AKA Moggwarts)"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"image":"https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/703147348053983285/1370739754236252271/image.png?ex=68209860&is=681f46e0&hm=20e199b01b7b0a8636e89a768526ebb99f2dc0fba2d176ace6e8d8963ac9117e&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=616&height=531"}},{"insert":"\nAll right so i have been trying to find a deck theme for one that hadn't already been done and i think i finally found it, Moggwarts.\nThe original 60-card deck got its name from the Moggs (a specific type of goblin in MTG's universe), and Hogwarts (you know what hogwarts is).\n\nIm taking the name very literally, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Krark, the Thumbless"}},{"insert":" is a student at Moggwarts and with his trusty bird "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Esior, Wardwing Familiar"}},{"insert":" by his side he embarks on the journey through school. On his way he has to go to many classes that are each named after subjects from Harry Potter, each has a teacher represented by a legendary creature and the class itself represents a specific part of the decks gameplan. (although some match their classes theme better than others).\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arithmancy"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\tLead by "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mizzix of the Izmagnus"}},{"insert":" this class focuses on the reduction numbers and doubling of triggers.\n\nCare of Magical creatures:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\tThis class is taught by "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Talrand, Sky Summoner"}},{"insert":" and focuses on the creation of small creatures when spells are cast.\n\nCharms:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\tOver in charms class "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Azami, Lady of Scrolls"}},{"insert":" is teaching the students mana producing rituals and small cantrips.\n\nDark arts:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\tThe Dark arts are taught by none other than "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy"}},{"insert":", you may ask which dark art he is teaching and the answer to\n\tthat would the art of storming off.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Defense against the dark arts"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\t"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Aegar, the Freezing Flame"}},{"insert":" is the schools leading teacher when it comes to removing pesky threats from the board or protecting your own with\n\tcounter magic.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Divination"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\tIn here "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Melek, Izzet Paragon"}},{"insert":" teaches the youngins the art of the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Preordain"}},{"insert":", the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ponder"}},{"insert":", maybe even the elusive "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Peek"}},{"insert":".\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Transfiguration"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\tWe know he isn't "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"technically "},{"insert":"a wizard but who would be better at teaching transfiguration than "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sakashima the Impostor"}},{"insert":" himself? \n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Potions "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\tAnd lastly the potions class, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist"}},{"insert":" does whatever the others don't do, i don't know i didn't really know what to do with potions\n\tclass.\n\n\nThe overall goal with the deck is to get more than one krark trigger per spell and use that to repeatedly cast rituals and storm off for the win, hope you all like it. :)\nI spent a good deal of time on that image you know.\n"}]}
Edited 5/10/2025, 1:16:24 PM
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Luked 4 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Here is my take on Ice Statio Zebra. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12991893/luke_ice_station_zebra"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/12991893/luke_ice_station_zebra"},{"insert":"\nIce (Snow theme) Station (Pillow fort) Zebra (Black and white) is how I made it.\n"}]}
Edited 5/10/2025, 10:23:41 AM
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TevishSzat 4 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13034440/four_horsemen"},"insert":"Four Horsemen"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"(Representing the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse)\n\nA deck dedicated to its theme and its pursuit of balance between Conquest, Famine, War, and Death, filling out the colors of the Four Horsemen with their associated cards.\n"}]}
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