June Deckbuilding Contest

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mathimus55 avatarmathimus55 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"Hello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWelcome back! Jeremy is still out, so I'll be heading up this month's contest again. As a reminder for the new structure of the Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest that we are using now:\nContest participation is no longer limited by region. We’re so glad to finally have our friends outside of the US and Canada involved as well!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finalists are now awarded credit to "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardsphere.com/"},"insert":"Cardsphere.com"},{"insert":", a sister site to Archidekt. Cardsphere is a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling Magic cards. If you’ve never used it before, Joey from the EDHRECast recently made a great "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUc4-FnefrU&t=1s&pp=ygUKY2FyZHNwaGVyZQ%3D%3D"},"insert":"video covering the basics"},{"insert":"! Depending on their placement, finalists will receive either $250, $150 or $100 in credit."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/@EDHRECast"},"insert":"EDHRECast YouTube channel"},{"insert":" will now feature a video highlighting the finalist decks from each contest! Olivia Gobert-Hicks and myself will host."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"After the three finalists are announced, their placement is now determined by upvotes on the deck pages themselves. Be sure to vote for your favorite!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finally, we’re working with a slightly different cadence (Wednesday-Wednesday-Wednesday-Wednesday). Details on that below."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWith that out of the way, let's talk about the contest!\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 cardsphere.com. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"For June’s deckbuilding contest, construct a Commander-legal deck that your favorite childhood movie character would play. The commander does not have to be representative of the character themselves, but the deck must be something they would enjoy if they played Magic!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"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 "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"are"},{"insert":" allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Silver-bordered and acorn cards, while cool, are "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"not "},{"insert":"allowed. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Digital-only cards (such as those designed for the Alchemy format on Arena) are "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"not"},{"insert":" allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Strictly one deck submitted per user."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Reply to this newspost, the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.com/channels/494339685452087296/1225135430970900500"},"insert":"Discord submission post"},{"insert":", or the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://x.com/archidekt/status/1775577489370222865?s=20"},"insert":"announcement tweet "},{"insert":"from the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt"},"insert":"@archidekt"},{"insert":" account on Twitter with a link to your deck before "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"9:00 pm EST (UTC -5, currently) on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024"},{"insert":". Only one submission per user!\nFrom the eligible submissions, we'll select three finalists with lists that we believe best embody the spirit of the prompt. "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Deck descriptions are not required but certainly may provide valuable context!"},{"insert":"\n\nOn "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, June 19th, 2024"},{"insert":", we’ll announce three finalists via Discord and a video on the EDHRECast YouTube channel. Each 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:\n1st Place Prize - $250"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place Prize - $150"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place Prize - $100"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finalists will be contacted via email, Discord or Twitter/X (depending on where they submitted) regarding their winnings within roughly 24 hours following the conclusion of voting on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024. Please 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"},"insert":"register here"},{"insert":" if you don't have an account already!\n\nWe also now apply a “Contest Winner” role to all finalists, giving them a little trophy icon next to their username on deck tiles (the links that appear on places like the homepage). Prior contest winners have already had this role applied. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/contestRules"},"insert":"Official contest rules"},{"insert":".\n\nThank you!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"There are a lot of changes baked into this month’s contest. Please bear with us as we work through any unexpected growing pains!\n\nIf you have any other questions, feel free to ask here, reach out on "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt"},"insert":"Twitter"},{"insert":", or join "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/sctEc9Ru36"},"insert":"our public Discord server"},{"insert":". We look forward to seeing what you all come up with! \n\nThe Archidekt Team"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Lol2yomom avatarLol2yomom 5 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Deck"},{"insert":":"},{"attributes":{"link":" https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3802613/auntie_blyte"},"insert":" https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3802613/auntie_blyte"},{"insert":" (Burnt Just Like Luke's Aunt & Uncle)\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Characte"},{"insert":"r: "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Dark Vader"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Theme: "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Burn the Jedi while you burn yourself. (Ironic) "},{"insert":"\n\nAs a fan of Dark Vader, Burn the Jedi just like they burnt you!\n\n"},{"insert":{"image":"https://imperialtalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Grotesque.jpg?w=396&h=229"}},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 6/15/2024, 10:51:48 PM
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Luked avatarLuked 5 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"My favourite childhood movie character is Luke Skywalker - The deck I built for him to play is a play on Jedi powers - using the force to tap and or untap things. \n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8049090"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8049090"},{"insert":" \n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ioreth of the Healing House"}},{"insert":" helms the deck with lots of fun tap/untap cards. \n"}]}
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Kayminet avatarKayminet 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"Princess Mononoke, my childhood crush, would surely play this deck representing Okkotonushi. I tried to keep as much flavor as possible with Anara as the legendary protecting wolf.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8020337/mononoke"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8020337/mononoke"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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alec1012 avataralec1012 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"I just noticed the deadline was on the 12th... oh well. I'll just leave the deck here for your fun:\nThe deck: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8041985/twoface_flips_out"},"insert":"Two-Face flips out"},{"insert":"\nThe character: Harvey Dent / Two-Face\nDeck theme: Coin flips, Face smash / alt wincons\n\n\"You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain\"\n\nOnce the former District Attorney becomes a villain, he decides to take justice into his own hands, by leaving it to ... chance. The deck is full of villains, justice references (scales, courts, trials, verdicts) and a ton of coin flips to leave the outcome to chance. \nIf everything goes according to plan, you can have a fast win with Okaun, smashing your opponents faces, copying him to attack everybody at once. If that doesn't work and your opponents raise their defences, you draw cards like a madman and win with etra turns or alt wincons.\n"}]}
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Tron- avatarTron- 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"My Deck: https://archidekt.com/decks/7953509/im_watching_you_waz\n\nFeaturing Mike Wazowski and friends such as Sully, Boo (and minsk). Joined by plenty of monsters and more importantly filled with all sorts of doors, screams, and energy.\n\n"}]}
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ChemCube avatarChemCube 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"My deck: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8007603/you_every_heard_of_the_butterfly_effect\nEver since I was a kid I have loved Jurassic Park and specifically Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World because of Ian Malcom. When WotC annouced the JP cross-over I knew I had to get his card, and not I get to make his deck. The only thing I can think of him playing is the essence of his Chaos Theory, not two things can ever be the same again due to minute changes. That's why this deck is every chaos and chaotic group hug card I could find. Confusion in the Ranks? Check. Several bidding spells? Check. Have several exile piles? Check. \nThe entire goal is to make sure that no two games can ever be the same, through stealing cards, giving cards, playing games of chance, etc. This would be his dream (besides the nightmares of T-Rexs and Velociraptors)\n"}]}
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Jetdude avatarJetdude 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"My deck: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7960847/chatterfang_june_contest_feed_my_squirrels"},"insert":"Feed my Squirrels"},{"insert":"\nMy Character: Backyard Squirrel\nDeck Theme: Feeding squirrels at the squirrel feeder\n*Important notes For \"squirrel squatters\" pick an attraction that makes tokens*\n\nWatching the squirrels in the backyard has been an absolute joy for the last several years. Our enjoyment of this started when COVID kept us locked up a bit too much and we were going nuttier than a family of squirrels. Now we feed them and watch them jump, chase and dangle to get the corn.\n\nWe also have some removal spells that represent how squirrels fight with the blue jays for food.\n\n\n"}]}
Edited 6/13/2024, 12:59:10 AM
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Cerrida82 avatarCerrida82 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"Deck: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7791220/straight_on_til_morning"},"insert":"Straight On Til Morning"},{"insert":"\nPeter Pan has learned a thing or two over the years and now rules Neverland with an iron fist. Fairies, pirates, merfolk, and lost boys are all under his command. You can take control of powerful ships to blast your enemies out of the water, sneak up from the depths with unblockable fairies, conscript enemies to be pirates, and make your creatures fly with a generous sprinkle of fairy dust. Just don't forget to collect the treasure!\n"}]}
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mtgn00bie avatarmtgn00bie 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8024875/willy_wonkas_token_factory\n\nWilly Wonka is all about creativity and sweet treats. This deck brings to life elements from his world such as the golden ticket, oompa loompas, squirrel attacks, and more. It allows for "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"creation"},{"insert":" of tokens and plays out similarly to how Wonka himself would approach MTG. Grab a bar of chocolate and experience this sweet deck!\n"}]}
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Ruhdeyyy avatarRuhdeyyy 6 months
{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8023371/were_all_mad_here"},"insert":"We're all mad here • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n\nA little Artwork Journey through Alice in Wonderland. \nI looked up for suitable characters and packed the wonderful story in Codie, Vociferous Codex as a commander. \nCertainly more fun watching than playing but isn't it also grat to once just build a deck around the artwork? \nHave fun with it! \n"}]}
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Kristoff avatarKristoff 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"The deck "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5442044/noble_wilson"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5442044/noble_wilson"},{"insert":"\ntheme +1+1/voltron\n\nLittle John from Disney’ Robin Hood is who will give out the +1+1 counters to everyone. \n"}]}
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{"ops":[{"insert":"As a child of the 80’s I was and remain utterly mesmerized by the Back to the Future trilogy and Doctor Emmett Brown’s manic genius.\n\nMy deck ~ "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7990742/doc_browns_121_gigawatt_generator"},"insert":"Doc Brown’s 1.21 Gigawatt Generator"},{"insert":" ~ captures the sense of inventive glee portrayed by Christopher Lloyd in the iconic time traveling trilogy through a combination of artifact synergy and energy generation. A Science! oriented commander and legions of cleverly constructed machines appeal to Emmett Brown’s stylistic and aesthetic sensibilities. All leading up to a gaggle of gargantuan machines and time bending finishers. I’ve added a few flavorful references to the films for any other BttF fans who may be scrolling through.\n\nGreat Scott!\n\nLMB / "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/u/gila"},"insert":"gila"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"image":"https://media4.giphy.com/media/WmKrOMrTFFhPW/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b9527h3m528u5chxadchrwdxpgf38no35tdqd6wzqte3&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g"}},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}
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Jamix012 avatarJamix012 6 months
{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7952296/little_dark_little_gloomy_full_of_dead_people"},"insert":"Little Dark, Little Gloomy, Full of Dead People"},{"insert":"\n\nWho put the glad in gladiator? Hercules, of course! But we're not here to talk about him. Instead, I as a kid I was actually rooting for Hades in the Disney classic and to this day he remains one of my all time favourite villains.\n\nSo what's up with this deck? I felt challenged to make something thematic - you'll see Gremlins, a Hydra and maybe even a three headed good boy. I wanted it to feel like a lord of the underworld deck, so I also decided to pull in some Greek mythos to round it out - so the echoes of Hades' love of Persephone should (hopefully) also be apparant.\n\nEven with adhering to this, I do think I was able to create a deck that could be dangerous. Many of the cards work not only with the commander but with each other to hopefully overwhelm other players with powerful effects being made available as enchantments through Myrkul's ability.\n\nThis was a really fun challenge, it's my first time giving one of these a shot, so just wanted to add a quick thank you for making this!\n"}]}
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MTG_jose74 avatarMTG_jose74 6 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"My favorite movie character as a child is Michelangelo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This deck is a ninja deck that plays a few turtles. I pick this commander for the color green so I can add Leo (Kappa Tech-Wrecker) in the deck, fitting for a ninja turtle deck. Another factor is that ninjas' kindred typically have combat damage triggers. I think Micky would like to play this deck because he can play with his brother and his father (Silver-Fur Master) in the deck and with the other ninjas and turtles. I try to pick my removal spells based on crime-fighting, like cut down and murder, and having the ninja's \"beast within\" to remove target permanents is a plus. Lastly, which ninja does not like doing ninja shenanigans, which I think Micky will appreciate.\n\nBelow is the link to the deck list\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/8014867/tmnt_power\n\n\n"}]}
Edited 6/12/2024, 6:20:04 PM
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{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8019679/obtuse_rubber_goose_green_moose_guava_juice"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8019679/obtuse_rubber_goose_green_moose_guava_juice"},{"insert":"\n\nI picked the character Timmy Turner from the Fairly Oddparents and thankfully for me, there was also a movie made about the show called Fairly Odd Movie (yes, it exists!).\n\nThis deck is all about granting wishes. Just like Timmy Turner, you can call upon Cosmo and Wanda (your MtG card collection lol) to get you out of sticky situations, create chaos, or to perhaps help you get to a favorable position in general. I decided to make a chaos cascade deck with an Eldrazi subtheme with as many wish spells packed into it as I could. Even though commander doesn't offer the option for a sideboard, I still thought it would be fun for a more casual table where anything goes as far as wish spells go. \n\nYou gotta make sure to say \"I wish _\" before casting any wish spells though (and that's in Da Rulez) ~ Jorgen von Strangle\n"}]}
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