Jeremy(Archidekt Moderator)
3 years{"ops":[{"insert":"\nHello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis month’s "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardkingdom.com/"},"insert":"Card Kingdom"},{"insert":"-sponsored deckbuilding contest may involve the trickiest deck restriction we’ve set yet! Inspired by a "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/articles/single-combat-hapax-magic-a-true-singleton-format/"},"insert":"recent article"},{"insert":" on EDHREC by "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/mtg_ds"},"insert":"MtGDS"},{"insert":", “Hapax” Commander involves building an EDH deck only using cards that have never been reprinted. This means many of the format’s staples like Sol Rings, Command Tower, and Arcane Signet are not permissible. In theory, this should lead to some pretty interesting lists. Details below!\n\nWhat’s the contest all about?"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Working within the parameters of the prompt provided below, construct a decklist with your own creative spin. Three chosen finalists will be awarded store credit to cardkingdom.com. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"For August’s deckbuilding contest, brew a Commander/EDH legal deck only using cards that have never been reprinted in paper. This restriction applies to the Commander(s) as well, but not to basic lands. To easily find cards that fit this requirement, you can add "},{"attributes":{"color":"#a10000"},"insert":"((st:promo and papersets<=2) or papersets=1)"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":" to your Scryfall syntax searches."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nA few notes:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Multiple printings within the same set (such as showcase or extended art frames) do not prevent you from using a card in your deck."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Cards on The List count as having been reprinted. Sorry!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"You can also use ((st:promo and papersets<=2) or papersets=1) in the filter at the top of the deck page to show all of the cards that meet the prompt’s requirement. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Syntax searches using ((st:promo and papersets<=2) or papersets=1) are not necessary, but will probably take you less time than manually checking cards to see if they’ve been reprinted. Ultimately, your brewing methodology is up to you so long as your deck satisfies the prompt!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHere’s how to participate:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Brew an EDH/Commander legal deck on Archidekt that satisfies the prompt.\nAny unreleased cards spoiled during the contest’s duration are allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Silver-bordered, 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 either this newspost or "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt/status/1560654937834803201?s=20&t=_nHy4CLvoXJYbnu0U0cDPA"},"insert":"the announcement tweet"},{"insert":" from the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt"},"insert":"@archidekt"},{"insert":" account on Twitter with a link to your deck before 9:00pm ET (UTC -4, currently) on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Friday, August 26, 2022"},{"insert":". Only one submission per user!\n\nFrom the eligible submissions, we'll select three finalists with lists that we believe best embody the spirit of the prompt. Additional characteristics by which your deck may be judged include playability and uniqueness (i.e. “spice”); budget has no direct bearing on your chances to win. Deck descriptions are not required but certainly may provide valuable context!\n\nOn "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Saturday, August 27, 2022"},{"insert":", we'll tweet out a poll for the community to vote on its favorite of the three selected finalists' lists. Any finalists who submitted their lists on Archidekt will be notified via the email associated with their account. We’ll also publish a newspost on Archidekt announcing the finalists and linking to the poll on Twitter. Each finalist will be awarded store credit to cardkindom.com. The value of the credit is in US dollars and depends on the finalist's placement in the community poll at the end of its two day duration:\n1st Place Prize - $50"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place Prize - $30"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place Prize - $20"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finalists will be contacted via Twitter or email (depending on where they submitted) regarding their winnings following the conclusion of the poll by Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Please note, you must have a Card Kingdom account in order to receive your winnings. It's quick and free-- register here if you don't have an account already!\n\nAn important note:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Unfortunately, due to wild variance in contest laws, eligibility is limited to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec). We’d love to allow all of our users to participate, but ensuring we are legally compliant with each country’s national laws is too great a barrier. For additional information regarding eligibility, check our "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/contestRules"},"insert":"official contest rules"},{"insert":". \n\nCongratulations to July’s winners! "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1st Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/24961"},"insert":"MrSmileyPants"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://t.co/yeNx698qWL"},"insert":"Pirate \"Storm\""},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/51049"},"insert":"Remarkable"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://t.co/ec4aIigTBh"},"insert":"Lae'zel Energy"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/5795"},"insert":"wade42"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://t.co/V5Z0EMbPrV"},"insert":"Slimefoot Infect"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThank you!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If you have any other questions, feel free to ask here, reach out on Twitter, or join our public Discord server. We look forward to seeing what you all come up with! \n\nThe Archidekt Team\n\n"}]}
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Banboozle22 3 years{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3136304#Borborygmos_Enraged_with_no_reprints \n"}]}
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HelenaBruh 3 years{"ops":[{"insert":"\tFor this contest, I present a Mardu Legends Matter deck with the soon-to-be-released "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dihada, Binder of Wills"}},{"insert":" at the helm. This deck aims to utilize Dihada's ability to protect attackers with her +2 ability in order to generate value off legendary creatures with powerful attack triggers. It of course includes the trigger doubler himself, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Isshin, Two Heavens as One"}},{"insert":", with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Search for Glory"}},{"insert":" available as a tutor, as well as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lithoform Engine"}},{"insert":", which can be grabbed by either search or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Vexing Puzzlebox"}},{"insert":", which gets to double as a mana rock in this brew. Puzzlebox can also get us "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Luxior, Giada's Gift"}},{"insert":", which prevents Dihada from losing loyalty to attacks, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Avacyn's Memorial"}},{"insert":", which serves as a reasonable alternative to its reprinted namesake, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heroes' Podium"}},{"insert":", which gives our team a huge buff and serves as an outlet for an extensive ramp package, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thran Temporal Gateway"}},{"insert":" to help cheat things out or avoid countermagic, and even the ever-popular "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Helm of the Host"}},{"insert":". Many of the legendary creatures in this deck produce tokens on attack, including the surprise legendary "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hanweir, the Writhing Township"}},{"insert":". This army can be taken advantage of with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Strixhaven Stadium"}},{"insert":" to bury our opponents quickly and effectively. The deck has no shortage of card draw to supplement Dihada's -3 ability should we decide to beeline for our devastating ultimate. If we do decide to use the -3 more often, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bennie Bracks, Zoologist"}},{"insert":" will draw us a card every time we hit a Treasure. The deck also has plenty of anthem effects such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Márton Stromgald"}},{"insert":" to ensure that we can end things quickly via the conventional means of combat damage.\n\n\tAs a huge bonus, I made the shocking discovery that "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger"}},{"insert":" has never been reprinted in paper. If the rest of the deck isn't enough, this card can pretty much win on its own. I'll spare any readers any more lengthy "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Deep Analysis"}},{"insert":" this time and end my explanation for this deck here.\n\nEnjoy! "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3133983#Willbinder_(Not_to_be_Confused_with_Willbender)"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3133983#Willbinder_(Not_to_be_Confused_with_Willbender)"},{"insert":"\n\nEdit: They just dropped Dihada's precon list and it has some unfortunate reprints. I will need to make some edits. :(\n\nEdit 2: Fixed the list. Lost some bangers including "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heroes' Podium"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Urza's Ruinous Blast"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Primevals' Glorious Rebirth"}},{"insert":" among others but I still believe in the list :)\n"}]}
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Jeremy(Archidekt Moderator)
3 years{"ops":[{"insert":"Oof, hadn't considered the extra challenge during spoiler season. Good catch!\n"}]}
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HelenaBruh 3 years{"ops":[{"insert":"Question: would something like the Japanese Pro Tour promo of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kaya the Inexorable"}},{"insert":" count as a different set reprint? Kind of a weird edge case. Thanks!\n"}]}
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HelenaBruh 3 years{"ops":[{"insert":"Follow up niche question: does Innistrad Double Feature mean every card in Midnight Hunt and Crimson Vow is invalid for this challenge?\n"}]}
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Gamerplex007 3 years{"ops":[{"insert":"I'm sorry but this month's winners didn't even follow the prompt and still won. 1st place and 2nd place both used cards with multiple reprints. ie. Command Tower, Fire Diamond, Negate, Mind Stone, etc. I find that choosing these as winners ruins all spirit in this competition.\n"}]}
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Jeremy(Archidekt Moderator)
3 years{"ops":[{"insert":"The winners listed at the end of this article are from July. This thread is announcing August's contest which runs until this upcoming Friday. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/news/2998264/1"},"insert":"July's prompt"},{"insert":" had brewers making decks using the rarity proportions of a draft booster pack. \n"}]}
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