Jeremy(Archidekt Moderator)
3 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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chinesejello 3 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8839241/upside_down_and_inside_out"},"insert":"Upside Down and Inside Out"},{"insert":"\n\nThis less than $100 "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Obeka, Brute Chronologist"}},{"insert":" deck has "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mannichi, the Fevered Dream"}},{"insert":" as the secret commander. Find important pieces with transmute spells. Enjoy reducing your opponents creature's power with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sudden Spoiling"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Serendib Sorcerer"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Chant of the Skifsang"}},{"insert":". Then swap the power and toughness of all the creatures. Finally, use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive"}},{"insert":" to swing "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Morphling"}},{"insert":"s, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Unhallowed Phalanx"}},{"insert":", or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Charix, the Raging Isle"}},{"insert":" for lethal damage.\n"}]}
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JP560 3 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/9242558"},"insert":"My Submission"},{"insert":" has "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"The Ancient One"},{"insert":" as its commander with its hidden commander is the "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Throne of the Grim Captain. "},{"insert":"This deck is a budget deck that still has high power.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"The Ancient One's "},{"insert":"Activated Ability lets you draw and discard, then mill cards equal to the discarded card's mana value. Use this to discard high value creatures you want to reanimate later with the Throne. Because the ability costs four mana, I have included "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Training Grounds "},{"insert":"and "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"The Enigma Jewel"},{"insert":" to cheapen the ability. When you mill the Throne into your graveyard, there is plenty of ways to bring it back to your hand.\n\nThe "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Throne of the Grim Captain "},{"insert":"requires a Vampire, a Pirate, a Dinosaur, and a Merfolk to either be on the battlefield or in the graveyard to exile for its craft ability and be reanimated later. I have included about seven of each creature types and three changelings incase you don't get lucky.\n\nAs soon as you craft the "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Throne of the Grim Captain, "},{"insert":"you are focused on combat to reanimate big creatures. Reanimate "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Bringer of the last Gift"},{"insert":" to use your large graveyard to bring out many creatures for your opponents to deal with. The Throne will return to your graveyard, but will still be plenty of ways to bring it back.\n"}]}
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tedandbread 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"wow! i just have to say, this deck is AMAZING! if you are feeling down, just look at the deck for 3-8 seconds and you will feel all better! this deck cured my rapidly expanding depression and now i feel like i can do anything! maybe i can even end this reply appruptl-\n"}]}
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DragonSwallower 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Secret commanders are on of my favorite aspects of the game! \n\nWhen I see the card [[Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate]], I immediately thought how it creates a near-infinite loop with itself, if only cloning it was possible. Then we want it to die, so we can get the massive army of 2/2s I first started by looking for cards that could clone it, such as [[spark double]] and [[double major]]. However, there aren't nearly enough of these to actually be consistent, and these are the only two that prevent legends rule from eating each other. \n\n[[Cadric, Soul Kindler]] allows you to copy the Omarthis, but as a counterless copy (which unfortunately will die immediately without setup). This means we have to set up a few things: 1. Some kind of anthem to allow for the clone to stay alive. 2. a way to put a counter on one of the Omarthis' to start the combo. 3. A way to find omarthis in the first place. 4. A sacrifice outlet, if possible (although the Cadric clone will self-destruct at the end of turn anyway), so we can immediately win after triggering Omarthis. 5. A haste outlet, in conjunction with the Sac outlet. \n\nAfter assembling these together, it's a very fun deck to play though. You spend the first few turns setting things up, leaving your opponents completely confused at the shenanigans you're putting out (Why does he have one creature, a +1/+1 counter placer, and an anthem out? What is he even doing?), until poof, they're being overwhelmed by about 80 2/2s. Given aggressive mulligans to find a tutor option, the deck wins around turn 7-8 without interaction.\n\nHave fun storming the castle! \n\nEdit: oops, Forgot the decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/9251113/secret_commander_1_cadric_omarthis\n"}]}
Edited 10/4/2024, 2:18:52 PM
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Jrocko 3 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/9492477/archidekt_deckbuilding_contest_october_2024"},"insert":"Deck entry October "},{"insert":"\n\nFor this month's competition, I’ve chosen "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Sivitri, Dragon Master"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":"as my commander, with "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Shimmer Dragon"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":"as my hidden commander. The strategy is straightforward: create a large number of artifact tokens to fuel Shimmer Dragon’s draw ability, generating immense value. To close out the game, I plan to use either "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Cyberdrive Awakener"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":" or "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Rise and Shine"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":". \n\nMy favorite interaction in the deck is between "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Shimmer Dragon"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" ."},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 10/4/2024, 1:18:46 PM
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Two_Coats 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"The secret commander of this deck is Aluren with instant, sorcery, enchantment and creature ways to tutor it. It's got some crucial interaction answers to other common strategies built in. Plenty of ETB without getting too durdley (using double ETB triggers; triggers triggering other triggers that trigger other triggers and what not). \nWho doesn't love playing the majority of their deck? Here we are drawing cards, playing creatures and pumping them up in several fun ways! And now that you have all your fun cards on the field there are plenty of ways to protect them and prevent others from taking them away. \nOnly two lands that must come into play tapped, promoting consistent curve-out. \nLightning Greaves to get your mana dorks working the turn they enter; and when you have Enduring Vitality out *chef's kiss*. \nConcordant Crossroads to attack with all the creatures you just summoned under the protection of Grand Abolisher and/or Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar. \nQuesting Beast for Turbo Fog style decks. \nLots of great synergy with 28/34 creatures being able to be cast for free with Aluren.\nAlso if you're hard-set against infect you can sub out Triumph of the Hordes for Finale of Devastation, Moonshaker Cavalry or Craterhoof Behemoth; pick your alternative 'poison'. Triumph is just the most mana efficient way I know of to do the same thing.\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/6874369/chulane_etb?sort=cmc&stack=types"},"insert":"Chu-Luren"},{"insert":"\nHit me up with any suggestions!\n"}]}
Edited 10/4/2024, 6:07:28 AM
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CannotWynn 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Submitting "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/1141928/vega_sharednanigans"},"insert":"Vega Shared-nanigans"},{"insert":"! The secret commander for this deck is Shared Fate, and the deck is extremely purpose-built to find, cast, protect, and recover Shared Fate. That's all it does, and I went pretty deep to find cards that were narrow and specific to this goal. Vega was chosen as the commander as it naturally synergizes with Shared Fate (and a few other cards in the deck) to turn every spell you \"draw\" into a cantrip. The extra any-color lands are there to help speed along your ability to play your opponent's cards, and Fact or Fiction/Epiphany at the Drownyard can help you still find more cards from your own deck even while Shared Fate is going strong. It does have the potential to create a lock with Drannith Magistrate because sometimes that's a faster \"win\", but it does get a lot harder to do once you're only getting access to cards from opponents!\n"}]}
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Darkand 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/9478574/what_drawbacks\n\nThis is my submission, an Esper Deck helmed by "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bane, Lord of Darkness"}},{"insert":" (or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zur the Enchanter"}},{"insert":" if you'd prefer to be a bit more obvious about it). The deck is primarily centered around the idea of getting "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Solemnity"}},{"insert":" onto the board quickly - while this card is often used as a stax piece, it has a unique place as an engine that can be used to remove *negative* counters from your own creatures. This means it functions in a unique way - where many counter removing cards such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hex Parasite"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Falco Spara, Pactweaver"}},{"insert":", etc. would require mana input, Solemnity lets us cut to the chase by playing our unique effects right away. Here's a list of some of the cool things Solemnity allows us to do -\nPlay the DSK Overlords for their impending costs - and they enter as creatures immediately! "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Overlord of the Balemurk"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Utilize Wither/Infect as negative enchantments to neutralize opponents creatures "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Glistening Oil"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ignore all cumulative upkeep costs "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Survivor of the Unseen"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Allow any undying or persist creature to recur itself permanently "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Glen Elendra Archmage"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Play a 20/20 Flying Indestructible Creature as land for the turn "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dark Depths"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Get rid of those pesky finality counters "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Meathook Massacre II"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ignore all damage through effects like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Nine Lives"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Delaying Shield"}},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"and many more!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck's general strategy will be to start early with some tutor that fetches solemnity, before dropping it around turn 3 to initiate our game plan. We'll make up for some of the lost tempo by playing overstated creatures for the cost, such as Phyrexian Soulgorger, Sleep-Cursed Faerie, and Woolly Razorback (4 mana 7/7!). Ideally alongside this, we'll develop some protection/redundancy for Solemnity, as the deck strongly struggles without it, or an engine that can recur it such as Zoraline. Once we've established a strong board position, we can use any remaining tutors to develop our final combo, using Solemnity as a way to infinitely sacrifice creatures for either mana, mill, or create infinite tokens through cards such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Chronozoa"}},{"insert":" to end the game. \n\nA major reason I like this deck as a \"hidden\" commander deck, is how solemnity is the key aspect of the deck, its the true commander and it can function with multiple other commanders. If you'd prefer to have a tutor for Solemnity in your command zone, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zur the Enchanter"}},{"insert":" is for you. If you're more value oriented and concerned about card draw like myself, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bane, Lord of Darkness"}},{"insert":" is a great option. If you want a card that slots in as a combo piece, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant"}},{"insert":" works as way to wipe the board and create infinite tokens once you've got an infinite sac outlet chain going. \n"}]}
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Unxplord 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"The deck is very simple people love card draw, so let's give them their card draw, all the cards in the world. But being the benevolent card draw tsar that we are it is only fair that we tax the ever living hell out of them.\n\nAs such I am pleased to submit my deck - Sheoldred Group Hug??? - So You Like Card Draw Eh: https://www.archidekt.com/decks/9486121\n\nI don't really need to explain much more so here is a visual representation of the gameplay:\n"},{"insert":{"video":"https://www.youtube.com/embed/LtEFEdrrXc4?showinfo=0"}},{"insert":"\nAt the end we will either brain freeze them or us, do some underworld breach shenanigans, or in the very unlikely swing an absolutely massive Valgavoth at our 'constituents'. \n\n \"That used to be a library, line up to the mind cemetery now\" - Rage Against The Machine\n"}]}
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AdmiralDragon2 3 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"color":"var(--color)","background":"var(--light-background)"},"insert":"It called "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/6803037/secret_tiamat"},"insert":"Secret Tiamat"},{"attributes":{"color":"var(--color)","background":"var(--light-background)"},"insert":" for a reason... Tiamat is the face Commander but Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm is the real Commander. The goal is to get Tiamat out to tutor for Miirym and my multiple win cons, pillow fort dragons and/or cost reduction to get duplicated by Miirym on the first casting of Tiamat. Or if lucky and Miirym is drawn before that copy Tiamat to get everything I need to win and protect myself in setting up. If Dragon Tempest and Miirym are out I just burn my opponents out and depending on the board state get a triple KO if my manager reduction and card draw engine is rolling. To keep a grip and not discard there's multiple ways for unlimited hand size and if Miirym is sent to the graveyard there's Ancient Brass Dragon to get Miirym back. Copy Atarka and Skithrix for instant infect kills. And Rith, Scalelord Reckoner, Thunder break Regent, and Emerald Dragon for protection and countermeasures protecting Miirym."},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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AdmiralDragon2 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Looking over more there are also a couple secret assistant pseudo \"partner commanders\" in the mix if you delve deeper into that support the main secret commander that most can be tutored by Tiamat, depending on the situation you may decide. Pairing Korlessa and Renari when Awakening is out creates a Vedalken Orrery like effect on dragons and artifacts, then with if you have Jodah and you know you'll get Morophon that makes your dragons free.\n"}]}
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Plahbie 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I've always felt that most Voltron strategies in Commander feel a little lackluster; instead of feeling like a giant combination of various forces, they often feel like one guy wielding about 10 swords and enchanted by various spells. While such strategies aren't exactly uncompelling, that dissonance inspired me to create a deck centered around the one true Voltron card in MTG: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mechtitan Core"}},{"insert":" . \n\nMy "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/9481902"},"insert":"Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon"},{"insert":" deck can hold its own as a standard token-generation swarm deck, but more importantly, combines the Artifact Gnomes that Anim Pakal creates to supercharge "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mechtitan Core"}},{"insert":" and create a massive 10/10 keyword soup creature that, to me, really embodies the feeling of a Voltron-style deck. Anim Pakal is easily able to power out enough creatures to create a massive creature that is surprisingly tough to remove, given that when it leaves the battlefield, its core simply comes back.\n\nThe deck also uses artifact tutors like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Enlightened Tutor"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kuldotha Forgemaster"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Reckless Handling"}},{"insert":" to find "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mechtitan Core"}},{"insert":" reliably, and is loaded with card draw from spells like the new "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Caretaker's Talent"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Losheel, Clockwork Scholar"}},{"insert":" to make sure it can stick.\n\nSome powerhouses in the deck are cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Warleader's Call"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Arbaaz Mir"}},{"insert":", which make all of your tokens that much more deadly; but being able to deal with said tokens won't stop a Double-striking Mechtitan from wreaking havoc (from cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Blade Historian"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bayek of Siwa"}},{"insert":" or even a simple "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Temur Battle Rage"}},{"insert":" ). \n\nThe secret commander is also fantastic because it's got its own token! But if you'd prefer, you can always substitute that token with one that you find more appropriate \n(notable examples may be Exodia or a Voltron token :) )\n\nThe best part about this deck is that it's playable and enjoyable even if your secret commander is hard to find initially -- though the experience is enhanced significantly when Voltron lands on the field and starts smacking faces.\n"}]}
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pronked 3 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true,"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/9484538"},"insert":"Chandra tAxonil."},{"insert":"\n\nI have liberally interpreted the secret commander as being "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=name&q=%28type%3Aplaneswalker+type%3Achandra%29+commander%3AR+%28game%3Apaper%29"},"insert":"all 19 Chandra planeswalkers,"},{"insert":" which makes up for the lack of tutors in red. Chandra does most of the work through her various forms, and is just brought into overdrive by the face commander "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://cards.scryfall.io/large/front/5/0/50f8e2b6-98c7-4f28-bb39-e1fbe841f1ee.jpg?1699044315"},"insert":"Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might"},{"insert":".\n\n\nThe deck aims to win out by setting up burn damage machines and multiplying the damage with the commander. \n\nChandra is the main engine to victory, as her skills include:\nProviding cards "},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"advantage"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"Ramp"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Creature "},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"removal"},{"insert":" (especially when paired with a big commander)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"Burn"},{"insert":" damage to face (ping or direct), as well as some "},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"burn synerg"},{"insert":"y cards"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe luck of the draw will make for some variance in games, as each Chandra provides her own mix and flavour of her skills. She is improved by a series of"},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":" planeswalker synergy"},{"insert":" cards.\n\nthe "},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"protection"},{"insert":" cards help in staving off threats in early game, as well as protect assets in mid to late game.\n\nThanks for checking it out!\n\n"}]}
Edited 10/3/2024, 9:17:31 PM
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Zhofka 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"First time poster, first time to have the chance to take part in this awesome competition, and it "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"actually fits one of my former brews? "},{"insert":"Let's go!\nAllow me to introduce my humble brew "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/9483802/secret_sleeper_agent_of_jund"},"insert":"Secret Sleeper Agent of Jund"},{"insert":" built around the sleeping queen, Xantcha, Sleeper Agent.\nThe general of the deck, the false face, is "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Yurlok of Scorch Trash"},{"insert":" that provides three whole mana necessary to fuel the Xantcha's ability, quickly waddling down her controller's life total while fueling hands of the spenders. Besides Yurlok, there are several other ways how to supply others with mana – Awakening makes everyone spend mana on other players' turns while other cards (like Mana Flare, Heartbeat of Spring and other) multiply the mana generated.\nBesides tutors to find Xantcha and a decent portion of recursion, the deck is equipped with a suite of Xantcha-saving cards like Utopia Vow and Briber's Purse (preventing her from engaging in combat) or Cover of Darkness (naming Minion) providing her with evasion.\nYou may ask – how do you stay alive? Well, the deck is suited up with a fog-bank (literally!) and several interaction pieces along with some combat manipulation. Last but not least, a great service is provided by the land package that this deck has access to – besides looping the Glacial Chasm to stay out of players' reach, there's Maze of Ith further protecting Xantcha from dying in combat and Urborg-Coffers for extra mana.\nBefore ending this very short primer, I will state a few more noteworthy cards: Price of Progress makes a huge splash, esp. after people are widdled down by Xantcha. Sundial of the Infinite can help force people's hands on activating Xantcha or else they get burnt. Helix Pinacle serving as an outlet (besides Lavaclaw Reeches) to avoid manaburn ourselves and provide alt. win condition, Umbral Mantle allowing to give everyone 3 mana at cost of a single one on our end, and Meren of Clan Nel Toth + Spore Frog doublet ensuring even longer life for the Sleeper Queen pilot. \n\nThanks a lot for checking the deck out and happy brewing!\n"}]}
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Shytora 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"My deck, \""},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5818024/house_of_horrors"},"insert":"House of Horrors"},{"insert":"\", revolves around rolling tons of dice for various forms of value, notably the commander, Mr. House making treasures and robots. With a Zirda companion, Stickers, and Attractions, I packed this deck as full of extra cards as I could, while still keeping them relevant. \n\nAs a big fan of massive, complicated combos, my hidden commander is Herald of Hadar. With my Commander out, Zirda ready to go, and ideally one more piece of value (some kind of token doubler, or a way to use creatures for mana), Herald of Hadar is ready to gamble his way to an infinite combo. I sacrifice or tap Mr. House's robots for mana with something like Ruthless Knave or Prosperous Partnership (who needs an Ashnod's Altar?), and as long as you keep rolling a 6 or above, you'll bleed everyone to death.\n"}]}
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JustMeAlexSmith 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Please find attached my Table Annoyance deck, It revolves around pillowforting your way to a win with Millennium Calendar. Taking advantage of the original commanders activated and other cards in the deck to double the time counters.\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/9482651/table_annoyance\n"}]}
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KyleShips 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I am happy to submit "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7960697/my_gain_is_your_loss"},"insert":"My Gain is Your Loss"},{"insert":". This life gain turned life loss deck is one of my proudest creations. The key to its devastating power lies in my hidden commander: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tainted Remedy"}},{"insert":". With "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zur the Enchanter"}},{"insert":" as the chauffeur fetching it from the depths of my deck, the real fun begins. Imagine turning your opponents’ life gain into their downfall, all while you manipulate life totals with cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Axis of Mortality"}},{"insert":". All these things are possible with the hidden commander, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tainted Remedy"}},{"insert":".\nThe true brilliance of this deck shines through its killer combos. Picture this: casting "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Swords to Plowshares"}},{"insert":" on a massive creature, not only removing a threat but also dealing a fatal blow. Or, using "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Beacon of Immortality"}},{"insert":" to double an opponent’s life total, only to watch them crumble as it turns into life loss. Zur's job isn't done, he continues to fetch enchantment spells like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Eternal Thirst"}},{"insert":" to empower your opponents with lifelink.\nSome of the standout cards include:\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sanguine Bond"}},{"insert":" when you want to gain some life too."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Wound Reflection"}},{"insert":" to double down."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Wedding Ring"}},{"insert":" to share in their \"joy.\""},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Curse of Vitality"}},{"insert":" & "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Curse of the Forsaken"}},{"insert":" like a ghostly prison but with life instead!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heliod's Intervention"}},{"insert":" To remove their enchantment and artifacts or just remove the player."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Arbiter of Knollridge"}},{"insert":" When you are blessed with so much life you want to share it."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"With enchantments like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Greater Auramancy"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Curator's Ward"}},{"insert":" protecting your key pieces, and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rhystic Study"}},{"insert":" ensuring you always have the upper hand, this deck is as resilient as it is deadly. Whether you’re enchanting creatures with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Gift of Orzhova"}},{"insert":" or swapping life totals with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Axis of Mortality"}},{"insert":", every move is a step towards victory.\nThis deck isn’t just about winning; it’s about doing so with style and a touch of dramatic flair. Prepare to watch your opponents’ hopes fade as their life gain becomes their undoing, all thanks to the hidden commander, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tainted Remedy"}},{"insert":".\n"}]}
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