benthic_druid 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Voting has concluded!\n\nđ„ friscomm\nđ„ Biglilsis\nđ„ Artaud\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-july-2025"},"insert":"https://edhrec.com/articles/deckbuilding-contest-finalists-july-2025"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: friscomm\nDeck: The Brothers' War 2: Electric Boogaloo\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14257687"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14257687"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: Biglilsis\nDeck: The Impossible Deck\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14230627"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14230627"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: Artaud\nDeck: Kill or Curse\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14301378/kill_or_curse"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14301378/kill_or_curse"},{"insert":"\n\nHello brewers,\nSummer is finally in full swing, which means it's the perfect time to stay indoors and build Magic decks! This month, we want to explore the idea of a transformational sideboard in commander.\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 "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://cardsphere.com"},"insert":"cardsphere.com"},{"insert":".\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"For July's deck building contest build a Commander-legal deck with a 20 card transformational \"sideboard.\" This should be 20 cards that you can swap into your deck to change its theme, power level, or to an entirely different commander. Decks will be judged on their creativity and originality, as well as how effectively the sideboard transforms the deck. Submissions should also clearly indicate what cards would be swapped out through the use of a custom category. "},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"See this deck, which swaps between creatures and planeswalkers, as an example: "},{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13608220"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/13608220"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"."},{"insert":"\n\nCommander decks are large, but somehow never large enough to fit all the cards I want. Especially for commanders that easily support multiple themes, I invariably end up with a pile of 150 cards that all support different strategies.\n\nInstead of having to put all those extra cards away, why not set them aside to swap in later? This let's you easily test different versions of your deck, or just quickly vary the play experience from game to game. Especially for themes that have significant overlap, like Enchantress, Tokens, and Lands, you can also shift the primary focus of your deck from one to another to stop a deck from ever feeling stale.\n\nA transformational sideboard could also be used to help match the power level of a given pod. When playing at a local game store or convention it's helpful to be flexible with the strength of your deck. Swapping in or out Game Changers, or just adjusting some of the more focused cards in the deck to match a more relaxed pod.\n\nThis also saves space compared to carrying around multiple decks, and is a great approach for rediscovering the magic in an old favorite by reintroducing old cards you cut for upgrades.\n\nTaking this concept as far as possible, you could even swap your commander for a different one, along with a set of cards to better support them. This is a great way to get extra mileage out of an expensive mana base, compare how two similar commanders actually play, or get even more variety in your games.\n\nAt its most extreme, you could change both the commander and theme of your deck, functionally fitting two decks into 120 cards. How creative can you get with 20 extra cards?\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"How 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":"\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 -5, currently) on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, July 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, July 16, 2025"},{"insert":", weâll 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  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 Wednesday, July 23, 2025.\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 "},{"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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BorisR 2 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14232351/kenrith_two_ways"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14232351/kenrith_two_ways"},{"insert":"\nI would like to submit this Kenrith list for the challenge.\n\nThe core of the deck is my actual Bracket 2 Kenrith list. \nIt focuses mainly on manipulating combat in various ways and making my opponents kill each other. Lots of goading, redirecting attacks, Deflecting Palm effects and Stuffy Dolls. \nSince it was meant to be a budget 5c deck, i decided to go with Gates as my mana base. After a few games i realized that i often had to tell my opponents that it's NOT winning with Maze's End and the lands are just cheap color fixing...\n\nWhich leads me to the flipside of the deck, once you sideboard: Bracket 3 Maze's End Rush. \n(i have not sleeved this up since i have won enough with Maze's End for my taste)\nTaking out most of the combat manipulation and replacing it with land tutors, additional land drops, recursion, untap effects and of course the Maze's End.\nThe deck still has the backup win option of buffing your creatures and smacking opponents in the face, but the main focus is getting to 9 Gates + Maze's End\n\nThis sideboarding changes the list fundamentally \nfrom a Bracket 2 reactive political combat manipulation deck "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"to a Bracket 3 proactive lands combo deck."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nPlease be sure to have the deck grouped by \"Category (multiple)\" since the \"Sideboard Out\" category is secondary.\nAnd if you have any suggestions for the main list, i am always open for criticism and suggestions.\n\n"}]}
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Drakuseth_Maw_Of_Flames 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14230907/phoneix_of_doom_and_mill\nThis is my deck for this challenge.\n\n\nThis one deck of mine uses phoenixes to kill your opponents, either by damage or sacrificing them then using Syrix Carrier of the Flame to deal damage to them.\n\n\nNow, if your feeling blue, you can swap out for Lord Xander to add blue to you previously Rakdos Phoenix deck.\nThe Blue, Black, and Red deck now focuses on milling yourself to mill your opponents. The self mill works with phoenixes and the opponent mill... Mills!\n\nI also added some more sacrifice outlets that help with milling like Altar Of Dementia. I also added Psychic spiral for that final push of milling.\n\n\nI think this deck is fun and also a little salty.\nThe Schnarling Wolph Strikes Back!!!\n"}]}
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Gras1613 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I really like the deck! Itâs got a great vibe. Iâm curious, thoughâwhere do you find the blue mana for the sideboard in it?\n"}]}
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whysosirius 2 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14395997/modular_modality"},"insert":"Minuscule/Modular Modality"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nTurns out that having a commander with two modal abilities that gives all your creatures a modal ability lends itself to supporting multiple builds.\n\nThe deck supports artifacts big and small. One configuration, Minuscule, just wants to spit out as many artifact tokens as it can, making use of the servo part of fabricate and Cayth's ability to populate. It doesn't matter if you're making maps or thopters, Reckless Fireweaver hurts all the same. The other configuration, Modular, takes advantage of the +1/+1 counters side of fabricate and Cayth's ability to populate, building up +1/+1 and charge counters for value. \n\nThe rest of the deck attempts to support both halves. Most obviously this is through just general artifact support--Losheel draws from both servos and bigger creatures--but some effects try to work in different ways depending on what you're currently subbing in. Filigree and Steel Overseer, for instance, obviously inject counters for all the modular creatures in Modular, but also pumps the go-wide strategy of Minuscule. \n"}]}
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darkconfidnt 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Swap strategies as well as color identities altogether by "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14404375/planeswalker_jank_switcheroo_july_25"},"insert":"toggling"},{"insert":" between "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Myrkul, Lord of Bones"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse"}},{"insert":"!\n\nThe Myrkul list foolishly opts to run superfriends... only to turn them into creatures (a la "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Luxior, Giada's Gift"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Spark Rupture"}},{"insert":", not to mention all the Gideons), then have them return as Enchantments, which retain their loyalty abilities but can't be attacked! This is strongly a bracket 2 list with fragile synergies, but it sure is funny when it comes together!\n\nIf that's too janky for your pod, chuck the Black and Green cards, sleeve up some Blue, and run a more traditional Azorius enchantress with classic payoffs like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sram, Senior Edificer"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kor Spiritdancer"}},{"insert":". \n"}]}
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fearghaill 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"So you're saying you want a deck that can be "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"modified"},{"insert":", by swapping in and out "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"modular"},{"insert":" components? Say no more. \n"},{"attributes":{"link":" https://archidekt.com/decks/14396295"},"insert":" https://archidekt.com/decks/14396295"},{"insert":"\n(best viewed as Categories (Multiple)\n\nThis is a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sephiroth, Fallen Hero"}},{"insert":" deck, built around two different types of modified creature, both of which benefit hugely fromSephiroth boosting their base stats. The first is Living Weapons - those 0/0 germs, 1/1 heroes, and 2/2 rebels hit a lot harder as 7/5s. The alternate package is modular artifacts - also 0/0s by default, and stacking their +1/+1 counters onto 7/5 bodies makes for some big beats. \n\nBecause these are both artifact-based strategies, the remaining 79 cards have a lot of artifact or historic synergies that support both packages well, and cards that create other modified creatures. Incubate tokens can dodge sweepers and then flip, either getting buffed by Sephiroth or serving as a modified creature to bring him back from the graveyard. Similarly, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lightning Greaves"}},{"insert":" can both allow Sephiroth to attack the turn he's played, but can also equip for free to another creature to make it Modified so that it can be sacrificed. \n\nEach package has some sneaky synergies as well - the Living Weapon package is likely the stronger of the two, with extra card draw from cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Enduring Innocence"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Welcoming Vampire"}},{"insert":" - because the germs are 0/0s when they ETB and then equip the Living Weapons before they would die to state-based actions, they still trigger those low-power matters effects, while the Modular creatures may not. On that side, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"The Jolly Balloon Man"}},{"insert":" is a fun bit of tech - copy a modular creature as a 1/1 flyer (with N +1/+1 counters from Modular), get in for damage, and then when the copy dies at end of turn its counters can go to someone else. \n"}]}
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Spacewaffle 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Tell your friends you're playing group hug Counter Gluntch, you'll never be wrong!\n\nCounters Gluntch: pillow fort early and double your +1/+1 counters, go big late and swing!\nCounter Gluntch: counter your opponents' attacks by redirecting incoming damage back at them!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14384965/counter_gluntch"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14384965/counter_gluntch"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Gonzo8927 2 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14366440/the_legendary_avengers"},"insert":"The Legendary Avengers"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Description:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis is my real-life bling deck â a full-art, fully foiled Marvel Avengers-themed Commander deck that Iâve slowly tuned into the only thing I play. I hit my LGS once a week, and instead of lugging around multiple decks. This deck was already meant to be modular and scale to any table power level. Side note, I actually got into Magic when the Marvel Secret Lair was released. I grew up watching the MCU and when I saw these cards I already knew what deck I want to play with. While updating the list today with some new Edge of Eternity cards, I noticed this contest, and honestly, it fits my deck perfectly! This build already functions as a transformative deck with multiple commander options and theme shifts.\n\nThere have been countless hours poured into getting this deck just right. Itâs balanced to hold its own without being oppressive, but still never feels like a wet noodle. It hits that sweet spot â just like the Avengers should. Everyone I play with loves this deck and the custom art proxies I have slotted in to give it even more MCU flare.\n\nThe deck uses "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"7 different commanders"},{"insert":", depending on table power level and vibe. At the low end is "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Garth One-Eye"},{"insert":", a nostalgic, spell-slinger-friendly lead. When the game calls for fireworks, I swap in "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Jodah, the Unifier"},{"insert":" or "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Esika, God of the Tree"},{"insert":" for a full-powered âAvengers Assembleâ moment.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Perfect balance (as all things should be)"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis deck is crafted to be in harmony....even if its not crammed with the best cards.\n\n33 creatures: 1 of each mono color, 2 of each dual combo"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"33 lands: 5 basics, 10 shocks, 10 fetches, utility fillers"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"33 noncreature spells: 2 of each color, matching MTG mechanics to MCU characters"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Custom Art Cards"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nAs mentioned above, I also created "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"custom full-art MCU-style proxies"},{"insert":" for any card that doesnât already have an official full-art version, ensuring the entire deck has a cohesive, cinematic look. Below are some of my reddit posts showing them off\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1loq04w/final_batch_of_custom_avengers_proxies/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button"},"insert":"Custom Avengers Proxies"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1lk95zh/new_batch_of_avengers_custom_arts/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button"},"insert":"Custom Avengers Proxies"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1l9faas/proxies_made_for_my_avengers_deck/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button"},"insert":"Custom Avengers Proxies"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.reddit.com/r/mpcproxies/comments/1kgezsw/proxies_for_my_wubrg_avengers_deck/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button"},"insert":"Custom Avengers Proxies"},{"insert":"\n\nSideboard"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nAlternate commanders"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"My mono no colors. I shift between running all mono cost cards for the mono colors"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The cards in the deck now that EoT cards replaced"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Token Doublers (Waiting for the day when Jodah and doublers makes sense to play)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C0vVGOj_h9kiY_kO8BKCYnJXiGhmoxjV/view?usp=sharing"},"insert":"Counters/Tokens/Mat"},{"insert":" (Link)"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nIf youâve made it this far, thanks for checking out my love letter to the MCU and to Magic itself. This deck is the result of months of refinement, endless balance tweaks, and late nights learning and making custom art cards. \n\nIf you think this deck deserves the win â for its heart, its flex, or just because itâs the baddest sleekest mama jamma around, Iâd be honored to have your vote. â\n\n"}]}
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Ivy_CatCat 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"The main deck here is a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Niv-Mizzet, Visionary"}},{"insert":" deck with a relatively straightforward gameplan: ramp to the commander, play pingers, play burn spells, pick up your entire deck, and generally have a good time. However, you may notice something... off about the manabase. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mirage Mesa"}},{"insert":"? "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth"}},{"insert":"? "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cryptic Spires"}},{"insert":"?? "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tarnished Citadel"}},{"insert":"????\n\nThese lands are necessary to facilitate the transformational sideboard of the deck, which introduces "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact"}},{"insert":" as the new commander! His 5-color mana cost and reliance on a variety of different color pairs to be an efficient draw engine requires us to fill our manabase with lands that can produce colors outside of just red and blue. In the sideboarding process, we bring in non-izzet dual-colored permanents that replace burn spells and many of our more expensive pinger cards, while leaving behind some of the cheaper dual-color ones that can provide additional value in the new shell.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14400740/nivrizzet"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14400740/nivrizzet"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Plahbie 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Demons in Disguise -- "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Emet-Selch of the Third Seat"}},{"insert":" x "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14398670/emetselch_x_valgavoth_archidekt_deckbuilding_contest"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14398670/emetselch_x_valgavoth_archidekt_deckbuilding_contest"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis deck is built around two totally separate strategies that you can choose between based on which commander and sideboard you choose to run in the maindeck. The two strategies are as follows:\n\nEmet-Selch of the Third Seat:\nBy giving us the ability to cast an instant or sorcery from our graveyard each time an opponent loses life, as well as breaking timing restrictions on these spells, the deck uses a multitude of upkeep triggers and group-slug style cards in order to trigger this super consistently. Due to the discount he provides on these spells as well, a large majority of them are allowed to be slightly overcosted in exchange for stronger effects, like the powerful "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Will of the Abzan"}},{"insert":" or the fun-to-resolve "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pain's Reward"}},{"insert":" . The cards that get sideboarded in for this style are looter-style effects and self-mill like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Stillness in Motion"}},{"insert":" in order to put some of our instants and sorceries into the graveyard immediately as well as incredibly strong payoff for his effect like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Neerdiv, Devious Diver"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Secrets of the Dead"}},{"insert":". It also gets to use cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hermes, Overseer of Elpis"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lord of the Nazgûl"}},{"insert":" to overwhelm the board with value off of this storm-style group slug/control mashup. \n\nValgavoth, Harrower of Souls:\nThe same upkeep damage and life loss that makes Emet-Selch work so incredibly well is also highlighted in this deck, where it translates directly into card advantage and a huge demon. By being in red, this deck also gets to run a few "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Guttersnipe"}},{"insert":" effects, but the commander takes center stage in this setup, where you get to use more Goad effects ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Disrupt Decorum"}},{"insert":" ) as well as a stronger group-slug theme that dnever runs out of gas , highlighted by cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mogis, God of Slaughter"}},{"insert":". Despite lacking blue, this deck will often end up with a ridiculous number of cards in hand, truly justifying the inclusions of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thought Vessel"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Reliquary Tower"}},{"insert":". \n\nBy switching out just 20 cards from the deck, you're able to totally transform the style of play, despite each commander relying on a similar input to get totally different outputs. This challenge was extremely fun to brew for and I hope that this modular deck can provide others with some inspiration.\n"}]}
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heLLcerberus 2 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14399505/mono_green_sultai_july_contest"},"insert":"Mono Green Sultai"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Uurg, Spawn of Turg"}},{"insert":" vs "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius"}},{"insert":" (choose your commander and colors)"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis is a Mono Green deck at the base where the modularity of the deck comes in which color you chose to run as the secondary color: either black or blue"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"landbase is made so that both versions of the decks can use it to still be a legal deck while making the deck still functional"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"the goal of the deck is to mill out as many cards as possible and then do stuff with the cards in the yard while using primarily instant or sorceries to help with either plan"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"the deck should be resilient enough with mills and then recursion cards to always have something to do"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"there is a sprinkle of landfall cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scute Swarm"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Field of the Dead"}},{"insert":" , because hey, this is still a green deck that still mills a lot of lands into the graveyard and then can reanimate them with cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Summon: Titan"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Will of the Sultai"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Golgari:\nthe goal of this deck is to have big creatures like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Uurg, Spawn of Turg"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lord of Extinction"}},{"insert":" and then fling them into the opponents face with cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Essence Harvest"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rite of Consumption"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"because of the commander, there is a subtheme of having as many lands in the yard. One can achieve that by milling or saccing lands for example with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zuran Orb"}},{"insert":" , then cast something like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Formless Genesis"}},{"insert":" and then bring the lands back with something like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Splendid Reclamation"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"also "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian"}},{"insert":" plays nicely into the big instant/sorcery subtheme of the base green side of the deck"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Simic:\nthis is more of a value oriented deck with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius"}},{"insert":" and using instant/sorceries with flashback or similar mechanics"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"the goal is to again mill yourself as much as possible for a big "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Serpentine Curve"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rise from the Tides"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"or later when you get some tokens in play with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scute Swarm"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Poppet Stitcher // Poppet Factory"}},{"insert":" , you can finish the game with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Candlekeep Inspiration"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"}]}
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Runewraith 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"\"Echoes of the Deep\" is a meticulously constructed Yarok, the Desecrated deck that thrives on overwhelming value through doubled enter-the-battlefield effects, with a transformational twist that pivots into a surprise mill-control strategy. The main deck focuses on synergy-driven ramp, efficient removal, and relentless card advantage via powerhouses like Mulldrifter, Acidic Slime, and Agent of Treacheryâall magnified by Yarokâs duplication of ETB triggers. With a lean suite of tutors, recursive engines like Eternal Witness and Rise of the Dark Realms, and a resilient mana base, the deck scales quickly into late-game dominance. But what sets it apart competitively is its 20-card transformational sideboard: a full archetype pivot that removes go-wide token strategies and blink engines in favor of control tools like Damnation and Notion Thief, plus hard mill win conditions such as Thassaâs Oracle, Ashiok, and Bruvac-style recursion. This clever metamorphosis not only answers hostile metas but also weaponizes the element of surprise. Anchored by EDHREC optimization and backed by rock-solid formatting, this build exemplifies flexibility, creativity, and raw strategic strengthâall under the command of Yarok, whose presence ensures that every plan hits twice as hard.\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14385951/echoes_of_yarok_from_value_engine_to_lockdown_control"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14385951/echoes_of_yarok_from_value_engine_to_lockdown_control"},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}
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NuggetSquared 2 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hazezon Value and Voltron"},{"insert":"\n\nDecklist: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14256957/hazezon_value_and_voltron"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14256957/hazezon_value_and_voltron"},{"insert":"\n\nWith the theme of a transformational sideboard, this deck takes two forms.\n\n1: Value (tokens)\nLed by our desert commander; "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hazezon, Shaper of Sand"}},{"insert":" , the main deck is composed of ways to repeatedly sacrifice deserts via "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zuran Orb"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sylvan Safekeeper"}},{"insert":" and replay those deserts via Hazezonâs second ability. The desert etb will trigger Hazezon, making two tokens! You can then continue this engine with extra land cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Azusa, Lost but Seeking"}},{"insert":" . Then finish off with an anthem or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Purphoros, God of the Forge"}},{"insert":" . This plan may seem weak at a glance but as it turns out, creating two tokens per land drop can get out of hand real quick. \n\nThis playstyle, while strong, can get very repetitive very fast. But what if there was a way to completely change our gameplan around in another direction?\n\nEnter our transformational sideboard:\n\n2. Voltron \nThis plan focuses on Hazezonâs often forgotten first ability: \ndesertwalk. \nTo make use of this we include "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bazaar Trader"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Harmless Offering"}},{"insert":" to donate our own (preferably non-sacrificable) deserts to make Hazezon unblockable and swing in for big damage. We then swap our anthems for auras, and include the generic auras like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"All That Glitters"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ancestral Mask"}},{"insert":" but we also include two very important auras: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mantle of Leadership"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Alpha Status"}},{"insert":" which both scale with our token Generation, one with etbs and the other with the warrior card type. Included are other Voltron staples such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mantle of the Ancients"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar"}},{"insert":" r. The sideboard also has aura tutors and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Blackblade Reforged"}},{"insert":" , incentivizing consistency and land based ramp to damage.\n\nThanks for checking out my deck!\n\n"}]}
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shama 2 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/14267818/deck_building_challenge\n\nFor this deckbuilding challenge, I created a decklist that changed commanders and color identity, and the commanders I went with are Teval, the Balanced Scale and Coram, the Undertaker.\n\nBoth commanders care about having a mill engine, but have different payoffs. Teval rewards recursion by creating 2/2 Zombie tokens when cards leave our graveyard while also providing landfall synergies. Coram grants card advantage whenever any player mills cards while also providing commander damage as a potential win condition.\n\nI tailored the Teval version of the deck towards a token strategy with some landfall synergies and some combo potential. The Coram version tries to take advantage of his power scaling ability to close out games through combat damage and cards such as Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord and Chandra's Ignition.\n"}]}
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Lerixish 2 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/14253487/good_copbad_cop"},"insert":"Multani and Yargle - Good Cop/Bad Cop"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nFor this prompt I wanted craft a deck that didn't only have a functional side-board, but a spiritual one too.\n\nAt its base you have a relatively standard"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" Yargle and Multani "},{"insert":"commander deck: a smorgasbord of cards that ramp out and otherwise support a cohort of beefy boys.\n\nThe original deck starts with the Multani (good cop) portion. This side of the deck is about playing fair, honest magic, and winning through the combat step, the way that Richard Garfield intended. This sideboard contains a number of cards that, while powerful, tend to be telegraphed, and allowing opportunities for your opponents to interact with your board state before you can deal the finishing blow. \n\nAs a commander player, I value the flexibility of being able to play with a wide range of pods, so naturally, I have designed this deck to reflect that. I envisioned the Multani sideboard to be of a lower power-level. As stated above, Multani must win through the attack step, but Yargle has a few tricks up its' sleeve.\n\nWhile the Yargle sideboard can still win through the attack step, that's certainly not the oney way. We swap out Multani's suite of trample and go-wide token effects for sacrifice support and direct damage. Drawing inspiration from my Skullbriar deck, I've included a bevy of cards like Essence Harvest and Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord to deal direct damage to the face. Many of these cards, namely Jarad, require you to sacrifice the creature, and we're in golgari, so the sacrifice theme came as a necessity. \n\nFrom playing my Skullbriar deck, I know all too well just how many cards this bad boy can draw *slaps roof of yargle.* There's no shortage of effects that let you draw from a creature's power, netting you 18 cards on a naked Yargle and Multani. EDHREC concurs with including phycosis crawler, because it's simply too good not to, but I wanted to find that secret bit of tech that you wouldn't find on EDHREC. Low and behold, I found it in yet another dork that could win the game with merely a ham sandwich: Syr Konrad. Sure, you can deal direct damage off of card DRAW, but all of those cards have to go somewhere, don't they? Unless you throw down a reliquary tower (which is included, but should be used responsibly), you're gonna have to discard upwards of 11 cards at the end of the turn. While not likely, that could be11 creatures, 11 damage straight to every face. I've also thrown in a Kozilek, Butcher of Truth. Not only does it protect you from drawing yourself into oblivion (which is a real threat), but when you discard it to hand size, shuffling your graveyard into your deck, you re-trigger Syr Konrad for every creature there. Beyond the gimmick, this deck can generate A LOT of mana, so casting Koziliek is also a very real possibility too.\n\n While these combos might seem farfetched without a suite of tutors to support them, they're not impossible to assemble with some consistency, given the amount of draw/recursion in the deck.\n\nThough their reasons are many for being included, Brawn and Filth are among the first cards that I included in their respective sideboards, because nowhere is the spirit/functionality of the deck more prevalent than in the subtle differences between those two cards (Life // Death is a close second).\n\nAs an extra bit of flavor/challenge, each of the sideboards is limited to their respective host's color identity (and golgari cards, because I couldn't not include Jarad).\n\nIf you've made it this far, thank you for taking the time to view my deck/read my ramblings. And thank you for the opportunity to participate. This challenge was a great deal of fun.\n"}]}
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Stalzer2002 2 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11425761/atla_palani"},"insert":"Atla Palani Surprise"},{"insert":"\n\nAtla Palani is such a fun commander. There's that moment when you crack an egg and everyone leans forward in their chairs just a little bit, waiting to see what I reveal. I've decided to up the ante. Not only will I not what card I'm going to reveal, I'm not going to know what cards are in my deck. Before the game, I shuffle in 20 creatures from my sideboard, purely to up the randomness. And just for laughs, I even included some bad creatures. Sure, I could rip a Blightsteel or a Kozilek off the top of my library, but it could also be a Camel or a Hurloon Minotaur. \n\n"}]}
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