Jeremy(Archidekt Moderator)
12 months{"ops":[{"insert":"We have our finalists! "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"video":"https://www.youtube.com/embed/nMVKmIxzxbQ?showinfo=0"}},{"insert":"\n---"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHappy October! In the coming months, we've decided to start sprinkling in some reprises of popular contest prompts from years past. With how much the game changes even year to year, we're confident we'll see plenty of new takes on these themes. This month, we're circling back to one of our very first contest prompts: hidden commanders! 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 cardsphere.com. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","italic":true},"insert":"For October's deckbuilding contest, brew a Commander-legal list with a “hidden” commander. In other words, your strategy should revolve around a card in the 99 (not necessarily a legendary creature) that you aim to consistently play each game but is not your chosen commander. Make sure it's clear to us what your hidden commander is!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Here’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":"\nReply to this newspost, the Discord submission post, "},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"or"},{"insert":" the announcement tweet 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, October 9, 2024 "},{"insert":"(do not submit the same deck in multiple places). 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, October 16, 2024"},{"insert":", we’ll announce three finalists via Discord and a video on the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/@EDHRECast"},"insert":"EDHRECast YouTube channel"},{"insert":". Each finalist will be awarded credit on "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardsphere.com/"},"insert":"cardsphere.com"},{"insert":". 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 "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, October 23, 2024"},{"insert":". 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":"\nIf you have any 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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Mattj0214 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/6425165/fusion_fun\n\nI call this deck \"Do you Take the One?\" This deck is slightly based off of Alex from Spike Feeders Do you Ping the One deck but with a blue twist. The commander is Nekusar the Mindraser but the deck really cares about a partner pair of hidden commanders: Ghyrson Starn Kelermorph and Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin. When these triggers both go on the stack you can resolve the Ob Nixilis trigger before getting the extra damage off with Ghyrson, turning little bits of damage into the beginning of the end. With repeatable card draw in the command zone and a couple well placed tutors I'll be sending my opponents to the grave, one damage at a time.\n"}]}
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ChillingTouch 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I give you Marchesa Realmbreaker!\n\nThe crime portion of Marchesa makes her a Tempo/Control machine! However, at base, she lacks a consistent way to finish the game. Thus, the Realmbreaker strat was born. Realmbreaker itself is a crime, and allows us to try to end the game if we have enough mana. The deck has 6 ways to find Realmbreaker, and three more to recur it! \n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/8253960/marchesa_queen_of_the_realmbreaker\n"}]}
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JuniperSky 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"The hidden commander for "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/9526441/the_captain_and_the_toad"},"insert":"this deck"},{"insert":" is Twenty-Toed Toad. The deck is built around finding the toad in the deck, keeping it alive once it's out, and giving it as many +1/+1 counters as possible to fulfill its instant win condition.\n"}]}
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Ezeyal 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I am happy to present my "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer"}},{"insert":" list which likes to sacrifice its own lands for two reasons : \nIt's a secret "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Titania, Protector of Argoth"}},{"insert":" deck that aims at explosive turns with all my lands being destroyed and reborn to win in order to create an army of elementals."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"It's also a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Barren Glory"}},{"insert":" deck that aims to destroy its land and pretty much everthing else on my side of the board just for the fun of it."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The two strategies complement themselves quite well and there's an interesting point of decision in each game when I have to decide which path I shall take. The decklist is "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/7451868/roccos_barren_glory"},"insert":"here"},{"insert":" and the description contains a bit more explanations.\n"}]}
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GoSuckOnACactus 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"When Nissa, Vastwood Seer first released, I built a The Great Aurora deck around her which ended up as mono-green storm. I took that deck apart years ago but still enjoyed the commander. Eventually I found the card Lifeline, and gears started turning. Enter "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/9526528/blast_from_the_past"},"insert":"Blast from the Past"},{"insert":", a deck that I spent a long time thinking about. \n\nBasically, this is a pre-modern deck built around old value creatures. Yes, I can't tutor for Lifeline, but Stampeding Wildebeests, Genesis, and Erratic Portal do a decent enough impression. I use those two cards to generate advantage using the less-than-stellar draw options old green cards offered. Many of the creatures have built in sacrifice, like Wall of Mulch or Heart Warden. Others use the classic ability echo, like Yavimaya Granger, as an actual advantage.\n\nLifeline would be much better in a deck like Karador, but including it as a linchpin piece in a heavily restricted deck like this was a joy to brew. Many of these cards occasionally see play to this day. but others have been sorely outclassed by modern cards. Having a place I can still jam a Tornado or the all-star Marker Beetles shows off a variety of cards often forgotten. The best thing, though, is that there are still plenty of cards I have never heard of that I've tested out in this deck over the years. \n"}]}
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diomedes1 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Dragons that are thier own treasures and trinkets. Plan play sacrifice fosser a good copy target, acst commander, activate her, and blink that dragon to a win. https://archidekt.com/decks/9508124/astral_dargon\n"}]}
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Icyhot2001 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I am excited to submit my hidden commander Goblin Char belcher list the plan for this list is extremely simple find and activate goblin char belcher for huge damage thanks to the deck having a very technical 0 lands. \nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/9526120/hiden_tiger_crouching_charbelcher\n"}]}
Edited 10/6/2024, 8:15:04 PM
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constibateau 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Happy to share here an ongoing but playable brew : plants and zombies \n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/8840875/plants_and_zombies\n\nThis is your average aristocrat tricks, but abzan gives you access to landfall token generation, which makes necrobloom the hidden commander that will hopefully either win through drain effects by sacing and recuring small creatures or go wide and let zombies be flying but not flying with sidar.\n"}]}
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Stefu 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/9524681/gavi_and_zur_find_each_other\n\nCommanders: Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver\n\nSecret Commanders: Gavi, Nest Warden // Zur the Enchanter\n\nAgainst all odds and defying every obstacle, Gavi and Zur are thrilled to announce that they have found their forever in one another. Though the stars may have once been misaligned, and fate (and partner rules) seemed determined to keep them apart, their love persevered. Two souls, from different planes and on different paths, found a way to collide in perfect harmony.\n\nIn a tale that defies the impossible, Gavi and Zur have used the card advantage from Kraum and Tymna, combined with the inherent card selection that cycling offers to prove that love can overcome any challenge, and what was once deemed \"never meant to be\" has blossomed into an unbreakable bond. With hearts full of joy, they invite you to celebrate their union as they embark on the greatest adventure of all—together.\n"}]}
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rplindbergh 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"A hidden commander is one thing, but demoting your actual commander to doing nothing but protecting your hidden commander is a whole other level.\n\nPlease enjoy "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/9508768/kyodai_who_protects_the_maze"},"insert":"Kyodai, Who Protects the Maze"},{"insert":". A classic Maze's End deck, but packed with some unique additions to get both you and the true \"hidden\" leader to victory.\n\nKyodai: \"What is my purpose?\"\nMe: \"You protect Maze's End.\"\nKyodai: \"Oh my God.\"\nMe: \"Yeah. Welcome to the club, pal.\"\n"}]}
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bubba15 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/9522998/i_got_one_trick_and_thats_it_ \nMy deck is a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire"}},{"insert":" deck, with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Throne of the Grim Captain // The Grim Captain"}},{"insert":" as the hidden commander. The deck runs pretty smoothly usually tutoring for "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Maskwood Nexus"}},{"insert":" after getting Throne out. Then I have various other ways to win other than beating people with a 7/7. Various easy black combos using "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Gray Merchant of Asphodel"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Exquisite Blood"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sanguine Bond"}},{"insert":" \n"}]}
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Kamakazi339 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I'm gonna submit the deepest of deep cuts. \n\n[[Akuta, Born of Ash]] ranked at time of writing #2916 with only 31 decks!\n\n\tNow I know, Kamigawa was horrid the first go around but this guy is a secret powerhouse. A mixture of Voltron and Discard is where he lives. Start the discard war and suit him up with [[Blackblade Reforged]] and [[Fireshrieker]] for those 1 hit KOs. Honestly though, you want him to die a few times. Akuta in my list is primarily around to eat removal so if he can't voltron you out my other two commanders will get the job done. It really makes your opponents grimace when they spent their removal on Akuta to then see [[Tergrid, God of Fright]] and/or [[Tinybones, Trinket Thief]] hit the board.\n\nIn all, it is a THREE commander council of pain that is headlined by the weakest member. Unless you have faced it before, the monsters in the shadows are what will get you.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"var(--color-a-default)","link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/389924/akuta_born_of_ash_edh"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/389924/akuta_born_of_ash_edh"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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kiwi_IMF 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I'm gonna submit a deck I made that ended up being really fun after testing. Now thankfully it is stated that the hidden commander need not be a legendary creature. So in my deck "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/9522351/rip_and_tear"},"insert":"Rip and Tear"},{"insert":", the hidden commander is chainsaw from Duskmorne. The rest of the deck is all about keeping Rakdos safe and making a dangerous board state through an aristocrats playstyle, but the main goal is to have chainsaw out as quickly as you can and then keep doing your thing before putting it on Rakdos and just one hitting someone.\n"}]}
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Verigone 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"My first submission in one of these contests. I present "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/9521089"},"insert":"Crouching Dragon, Hidden Nightmares"},{"insert":", a discard deck built around "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/cards/the-haunt-of-hightower"},"insert":"The Haunt of Hightower"},{"insert":" using "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/nicol-bolas-the-ravager/discard"},"insert":"Flip Bolas"},{"insert":" as the commander to put a powerful utility piece in the command zone and give access to colors with the proper protection and support pieces to survive until a critical mass of creatures are in the graveyard for a Rise of the Dark Realms and/or make a massive, evasive Haunt of Hightower. This deck does it's best work at upkeep and End of Turn steps. There is also a stealing sub-theme with Thief of Sanity, Tergrid, Nicol Bolas's Planeswalker side, and Dauthi Voidwalker. \n\nI originally built this deck around Burglar rat and Specters but dropped the recurring tiny beaters theme for more focused, table-wide effects as discard themes are almost always Archenemy and Monoblack has a tough time with this outside of a Blood Artist shell and I was frankly exhausted of Aristocrats. From there I went with Tariel, Reckoner of Souls; but the randomness of her reanimation effect made the discard effects less cohesive and efficient (plus Grixas is better than Mardu for discard)\n\nCrouching Dragon - Flip Bolas is the epitome of a Dragon crouching in wait\nHidden Nightmares - One would think Bolas flipping is the hidden Nightmare, but it is easily the most fragile and least frightening part of this deck. The real nightmare is in the Specters, Drain effects, Tergrid, God of Fright, and of course the true nightmare of the deck: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/cards/the-haunt-of-hightower"},"insert":"The Haunt of Hightower"},{"insert":".\n\nStep 1: Ramp\nStep 2: Stax the table with Oppression, Dauthi Voidwalker, or some of the 8 Upkeep and End step Discard/Drain effect\nStep 3: Drop the Haunt of Hightower with Protection from the Greaves or Whispersilk Cloak\nStep 4: Start the beatdowns\n\nShould the game plan fall apart, just keep filling the graveyards and resolve a "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/cards/rise-of-the-dark-realms"},"insert":"Rise of the Dark Realms"},{"insert":" or retry step 3 with Necrogoyf. \n\nThere is still much work to do on this deck, but I love the flavor of this deck given the time of year. The most painful cut was Syr Konrad, the Grim but his cost along with the amount of heat he garners at the table were not worth the pay-off without having other mill effects in the deck. Oh and it's my 45th birthday today...not that that should get me any sympathy votes, lol.\n"}]}
Edited 10/6/2024, 3:21:50 PM
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Onionone 11 months{"ops":[{"insert":"One of my decks happened to fall into this category already, enjoy!\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7157452/norin_the_warys_garden_party"},"insert":"Norin the Wary's Garden Party"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Norin the Wary"}},{"insert":"s natural resilience makes him the perfect secret commander don't you think?\n\n"}]}
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