benthic_druid 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Voting has concluded!\n\nš„ TheUnEase\nš„ TTSJ\nš„ Luked\n\nEach winner will be contacted via the email associated with their Archidekt account within the next 48 hours.Ā \n\nCongratulations, and thank you to all who participated!\n\nUser: TheUnEase\nDeck: L A M P.dek\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7005555/l_a_m_p_dek"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/7005555/l_a_m_p_dek"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: TTSJ\nDeck: Flyer Liars\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11777459/penguin_tribal_aka_flyer_liars"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11777459/penguin_tribal_aka_flyer_liars"},{"insert":"\n\nUser: Luked\nDeck: Goblin Bomb\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5594131/goblin_bomb"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5594131/goblin_bomb"},{"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/articles/archidekt-deckbuilding-contest-finalists-march-2025"},"insert":"https://edhrec.com/articles/archidekt-deckbuilding-contest-finalists-march-2025"},{"insert":"\n\nHello brewers,\n\nAt the beginning of last month, Gavin Verhey introduced the Commander Brackets Beta. Now, after a month of testing and adjusting, we want to see your wildest, most creative Exhibition (Bracket 1) decks.\n\nWhatās the contest all about?"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"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.Ā \n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"For March's deckbuilding contest, brew a Commander-legal list that fits the criteria for the Exhibition Bracket (Bracket 1) of the new "},{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-commander-brackets-beta"},"insert":"Commander Brackets Beta"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":". Decks in this bracket are focused on showcasing a unique or unusual idea or theme. Decks will be judged both on the creativity of their theme, and how well the deck shows it off."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"As you're brewing, keep in mind that Archidekt's new Bracket Estimator usually won't estimate your deck as Bracket 1. The main difference between the Exhibition (B1) and Core (B2) brackets is your intent."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"Archidekt cannot know what your goal with a deck is, so we assume that you, like most players, are trying to beat your friends, and default to the Core (2) bracket for decks without tutors, two card combos, and game changers. Be sure to manually set your deck's bracket to 1 when you submit."},{"insert":"\n\nThe core of this deckbuilding challenge is having a strong theme to show off. The more concrete your vision, the easier it'll be to find cards that fit.\nThis could be related to the art, such as including only cards that show a certain animal, or chairs. It could also be mechanical, such as requiring each card to reference the number four, or contain only prime numbers.\nYou could also think more abstractly. What would Twelfth Night look like as a Commander deck? What cards would you choose to represent your favorite vacation spot?\n\nFor the truly mechanically minded out there, combo decks aren't off the table for this challenge either. Since you're in Bracket 1 you can't include any two-card infinite combos, or tutors to help put the pieces together, this is the perfect chance to show off a convoluted combo that requires too many cards for a \"normal\" deck.\nExtra bonus points if your combo doesn't win the game, but creates a unique board state, or showcases a niche rules interaction.\n\nWhile the idea is important, the key to success with this month's prompt will be the individual cards you include. As many cards as possible should be included to support your theme or idea.\nScryfall is an excellent tool for finding the exact card you need. Between advanced search and art tags, you should be able to find exactly what you need.\n\n\nHereās how to participate:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Brew an EDH/Commander legal deck on Archidekt that satisfies the prompt.\nAny unreleased cards spoiled during the contestās duration are allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Silver-bordered and acorn cards, while cool, are not allowed.Ā "},{"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":"\n\nReply to this newspost, or the Discord submission post with a link to your deck before 9:00 pm EST (UTC -5, currently) on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, March 12, 2025 "},{"insert":"(do not submit the same deck in multiple places). Only one submission per user!Ā \n\nFrom 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, March 19, 2025"},{"insert":", weāll announce three finalists via Discord and a brief article on EDHREC highlighting each deck. 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:\n\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":"\n\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 "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, March 26, 2025"},{"insert":". Please 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\nThank you!\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!Ā \n\nThe Archidekt Team\n"}]}
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ForsakenWynd 8 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"color":"#3a3a3a","italic":true},"insert":"\"They come with fire, they come with axesā¦ gnawing, biting, breaking, hacking, burning! Destroyers and usurpers, curse them!ā"},{"attributes":{"color":"#3a3a3a"},"insert":" - Treebeard, The Two Towers"},{"insert":"\n\nThis deck is a Treefolk tribal deck designed to represent the Last March of the Ents after the ents are roused to war as portrayed in Lord of the Rings. It is comprised primarily of large creatures that swing hard, along with some additional enchantments, sorceries, and instants to enable them.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"\"Don't be hasty! Stop and look at this remarkable deck.\""},{"insert":" - Treebeard, probably (if he played MTG)\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11757028/last_march_of_the_ents"},"insert":"Last March of the Ents ā¢ (Commander deck) ā¢ Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"image":"https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2023/09/28/lord-of-the-rings-quotes-14-1695929016167.jpg"}},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Marsboy 8 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"(Not So) Itsy Bitsy Spiders"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"At first, I was thinking about putting together a deck with every spider creature in it, but then I realized there are WAY more spiders than I thought. (Seriously I could've kept going but I need lands)\nAnyway, this is pretty much what you'd expect - all cards other than basics are spiders or have art containing spiders/spiderwebs.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11756844/itsy_bitsy_spiders"},"insert":"(Not So) Itsy Bitsy Spiders ā¢ (Commander deck) ā¢ Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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joshhmccarthy@gmail.com 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"For this month's challenge, I decided to focus on what really makes commander fun for me... the people! For this deck (which I loved so much I have now purchased), I decided that my deck would be pure politcing - almost every card (bar a few removal pieces and a ramp spell or 3) has some politic potential, to really get the table talking! Helming all this with Kennrith the Returned King (with some cost reducers to help use his abilities) as all his abilities can target anyone at the table! Whilst each individual card has a lot of downside and upside potential, with the right table talk it can definetley win games.... or maybe secure a repeatable 2nd!\nHere is the deck: https://archidekt.com/decks/10175694/politics\nSome of my favourite cards include:\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pramikon, Sky Rampart"}},{"insert":" \n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scheming Symmetry"}},{"insert":" \n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Illusion of Choice"}},{"insert":" \n"}]}
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Chabzz 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Hello all Destiny 2 and MTG lovers! This entire deck is based around Destiny 2 and the universe that surrounds it. I tried to include as many Hunter, Titan, and Warlock cards as possible to pay respects to the guardians throughout the universe, as well as a few other legendary creatures to represent some of the characters (such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Meren of Clan Nel Toth"}},{"insert":" representing Eris Morn or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"The Aetherspark"}},{"insert":" representing the Traveler) My overall goal every time I play this deck is to get the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Whispersilk Cloak"}},{"insert":" attached to a Hunter, the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scourgemark"}},{"insert":" attached to a titan, and the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Wolfkin Bond"}},{"insert":" attached to a warlock (sorry to my warlock mains, there was no other \"bond\" card that really played well into the theme). You may also notice other equipment/removal that ties to abilities/supers in the game, such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Javelin of Lightning"}},{"insert":" (Gathering Storm on Hunter), "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Death Bomb"}},{"insert":" (Nova Bomb on Warlock), and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Volcanic Hammer"}},{"insert":" (Hammer of Sol on Titan). To make the deck a wee bit more playable, I include some basic ramp spells, but was sure to include art that represented different moments/places in the Destiny universe (if you can name any of the moments, you get 3 brownie points). Every land also was themed around different places and moments from Destiny's history for some extra fun and creative additions. If you have any cards that you think could be added to this lovely pile, please let me know! :) "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11742419/destiny_2_in_mtg "},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11742419/destiny_2_in_mtg "},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 3/6/2025, 4:37:30 PM
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Batman123460 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Doctor Madness!!"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11756353/doctor_madnessmarch_deckbuilding_contest_2025\nThis deck is based on one of my favorite Doctors from Doctor Who ( the cards at least, my favorite doctor from the shows is the 10th XD) \nInstead of going the traditional route of Bant for "},{"insert":{"card-link":"The Seventh Doctor"}},{"insert":", I went with Esper artifacts. Using "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Clara Oswald"}},{"insert":" as the companion. It's a really fun build but I don't think the rules for the bracket system are very clear so this build is a bit on the high powered side of things...\nAnyway I hope everyone had a good time crafting their builds! \n"}]}
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Taubsi 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Release the Kraken (feat. Crabrave)"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nI made a Kraken Tribal Deck with several cards entering with some kind of counter like stun counters that delay the actual apperance of the creature. Some synergy with big creatures like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Colossal Majesty"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Garruk's Uprising"}},{"insert":". \n\nA pet combo of mine which i always wanted to put in a deck is the crabrave combo aka. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Horseshoe Crab"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Elven Chorus"}},{"insert":" but since itĀ“s bracket 1 it doesnĀ“t do anything else except annoy the hell out of my playgroup when i do in response to basically everything :)\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/11755203/release_the_kraken\n"}]}
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LifeGainBoy 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"First of all, of course, it has to be said that this \"Bracket 1\" deck leaves us without any morale. You don't pack this as a low power deck in your beloved Commander round. Technically it is a Bracket 1 Deck but I couldn't resist being a bit shameless. \n\nWhere you can give me credit for my generosity is with the lands, they're cheeky for the bracket. But they could be even meaner.\n\nThe gimmick is to not play creatures over 2 power and show your opponent that the little things are the more dangerous threats ;). On the way there, death and resurrection is our best friend and every creature on the Board works toward it. Fitting for Orzhov^^\n\nThe rest can be skipped: \n\nThe deck tries to get creatures into the graveyard quickly to avoid the missing tutors via reanimation, our combo or finishing potential comes from sacrificing creatures and looping over and over again. If I don't show morale, I certainly don't stop at my own creatures, everything for the victory of the small ones. It doesn't matter who else gets something out of it, the greater mean makes the Path, Orzhov! Because we're limited in our choice of cards, we always need enough mana, so the \"Bracket 1\" golden standard comes mixed with a portion of sacrifice, to Ramp straight to the pile of death boddies. In my opinion there is no 2 card infinited combo and no instant game finisher loops. What is clear is that you quickly get your opponent into one-shot range. We don't want the big creatures looking down on my little guys ;). That's why we are faster\n\nPlease don't try this at home!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11754292/deck_challenge_march_2025"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11754292/deck_challenge_march_2025"},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}
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FomTooleries 8 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11263515/threeball_tribal"},"insert":"Threeball Tribal"},{"insert":":\n\nThis mono-white beatdown deck helmed by "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":{"card-link":"Sundial, Dawn Tyrant"}},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":"features only cards that reference the number three. \nIn more detail, the constraints I gave it are threefold:\nAny creatures/vehicles in the deck must have "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"base power/toughness 3/3"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Any equipment power/toughness bonusses are either 0 or 3 (i.e. no +3/+2, but +3/+0 is fine)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Any other (non-plains) cards in the deck must reference three is some way"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nLet me know what you think! I'm intending to build it in paper, any recommendations are welcome (and will be considered after the contest)\n\n"}]}
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Talarthalon@gmail.com 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/10781360/ashling_the_time_bomb\n\nMy Ashling, The Pilgrim deck is all about chaos. Cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Possibility Storm"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Warp World"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scrambleverse"}},{"insert":" ensure that no two games are the same and everyone at the table is laughing and/or groaning. There are a few finisher win cons like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Loxodon Warhammer"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Spire Barrage"}},{"insert":" to finish off players when the opportunity arises. However, this deck mostly plays to "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"tie"},{"insert":" for the win and get some frustrated grunts from your opponents when their commander gets stolen via "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thieves' Auction"}},{"insert":" . Since there are very few non-mountain permanents, most of these \"chaos\" effects benefit you way more than the other players.\n\nIf you like shuffling your library, you'll love playing this deck that shuffles the battlefield!\n"}]}
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carb0n 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Welcome to the House of Mirrors, hosted by none other than Niko Aris! Watch as countless copies of your opponents' creatures swarm your board as you turn all of your shard tokens into clones! Join us today for a whimsical ride into the House of Mirrors; Niko Aris' House of Mirrors is not liable for any salt acquired throughout any games or matches hosted by Niko Aris. \n\nI first came up with the idea while scrolling through EDHrec trying to come up with an idea for a deck. None of the commanders seemed particularly unique to me. That is until I stumbled upon Niko. Yeah, he is a solid blink commander who uses staples from pretty much every azorious blink deck. But, the fact he can turn all his shards into copies of clones you own is hilarious! I can't wait to see my opponents' face as I turn my shards into their best (or biggest) non-legendaries and swing in for the win. Thematically, it is even funnier imagining a big stompy creature walking into a house of mirrors, feeling helpless as their own reflections charge in at them. It is truly a fun and sneaky deck, one that I can't wait to build in paper. \n\nWelcome to the House of Mirrors: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11750564/welcome_to_the_house_of_mirrors"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11750564/welcome_to_the_house_of_mirrors"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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grebanariodemon@gmail.com 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11116966/banding\nUGA UGA! Harambe lives in my legendary bands with trample and haste \n"}]}
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Zumteifl 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Here is my Game of Thrones Themed Bracket 1 Deck.\nJust some Characters etc. which i wanted to build for some time. \n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/11751329/deckbuilding_contest_march_25\n"}]}
Edited 3/6/2025, 10:21:52 AM
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WALDOKILLER1999 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I love making Commander decks with older/obscure Legendary Creatures. I came across \"Greel, Mind Raker\" during a random internet dive, and immediately fell in love with the card art. Brom is such an amazing artist, and his work with mtg cards is super underrated, in my opinion. So, I built this deck to shine a spotlight on this super cool card. On the surface, people will assume it's going to be a cutthroat discard deck. However, I have worked in a lot of self-discard and cycling effects, so that thus deck doesn't feel too salty at game-tables. There is also group card draw mixed in too, which adds confusion to my deck's end goal. I consider it a \"Group Discard\" deck, with a more passive approach to the self-serving nature of mono-black. More than anything, it's theme is about subversion. It's easy to judge a deck by it's Commander, but this deck will keep you guessing. I really had a blast building this deck, and hope people enjoy itš\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/11714192/greel_group_discard\n\n"}]}
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diamondwolfq 8 months{"ops":[{"insert":"prodigal sorcerer (tim) appreciation deck https://archidekt.com/decks/10010396/blue_burn_and_red_counterspells\n"}]}
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asd2000 7 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Waifu Over Meta"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nDeck link: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11847171/waifu_over_meta"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/11847171/waifu_over_meta"},{"insert":"\n\nI made a deck using only cards with anime art girls in them. I also gave myself the limitation of not using Japanese cards to help keep the game playable. I would not advise actually building this deck unless you are a true whale. I kept the land base simple since your wallet is probably empty after getting everything else and only included the Miku secret lair lands, basic lands, and a temple of ma'lady.\n"}]}
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