danaroach {"ops":[{"insert":"Welcome to the Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest! For those unfamiliar, this is a monthly contest with a different theme each month. Your goal is to build a Commander-legal deck that fulfills the prompt in a creative or unique fashion. At the end of each month, three finalists will be selected for you to vote on. \n\nI'm Dana from the EDHRECast and I'm joining the Archidekt contest team in 2026 to take over some of the day-to-day contest management tasks from Ben, so these announcements will be coming from me moving forward.\n\nWhat’s The Contest All About?"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"For February's deck building contest - "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Brew a creative and interesting commander-legal deck led by a couple. The couple can be partners, backgrounds, companions, whatever configuration works, as long as they're part of the deck's theme in a way that feels innovative and novel."},{"insert":"\n\nDecks will be judged on the creativity and originality of their brew. For example, a deck doing nothing else beyond running a typical food list helmed by Sam and Frodo probably won't cut it.\n\nHere's a link to the EDHREC page for "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/partners?utm_source=edhrec"},"insert":"Partners"},{"insert":" as a list of samples to get you started.\n\nFor more details about the prompt, check out "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/articles/archidekt-deckbuilding-contest-february-2026"},"insert":"the full announcement article"},{"insert":" over on EDHREC!\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"How To Participate"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":" Brew an EDH/Commander legal deck on Archidekt that satisfies the prompt."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":" Any unreleased cards spoiled during the contest’s duration are allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":" Silver-bordered and acorn cards, 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":"\nTo submit a deck, select the orange button labeled \"Submit a deck to this contest\" and follow the form prompt. Submissions are accepted until "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"9:00 pm EST"},{"insert":" (UTC -4, currently) on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, February 11, 2026"},{"insert":".\n\nOnly one submission per user! If you change your mind and want to submit a different deck before submissions close, you may do so by first deleting your submission. To edit your description, you can do so from the deck page itself. From 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, February 18 2025,"},{"insert":" we’ll announce three finalists via the Archidekt Discord and a brief article on EDHREC highlighting each deck.\n\nEach 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 1st 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":"\nFinalists will be contacted via email regarding their winnings within roughly 24 hours following the conclusion of voting on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, February 25, 2026"},{"insert":".\n\nPlease 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\nIf you have any questions, feel free to ask here, or join our public "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/rYDFFVCmGr"},"insert":"Discord server"},{"insert":". We look forward to seeing what you all come up with!\n"}]}
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Suppoting each other
Created by: somethingorother
16 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"The most important thing about partner's is supporting each other. This deck aims to emphasize that by using commanders that directly buff each other along with backgrounds and lieutenant effects that rewards you for having your commander's in play. Once your commanders are properly supported, this deck also lets them support the rest of your army with a token theme. Depending on your draws and the overall situation the deck aims to be able to picot between a pseudo-voltron plan focused on buffing the commanders and a go wide token package.\n"}]}
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The Fox and the Hare
Created by: audderpop
16 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":{"card-link":"Zirda, the Dawnwaker"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Baylen, the Haymaker"}},{"insert":", the Fox and the Hare, are here to make lots of tokens and populate them! We've got lots of efficient token generation, lots of abilities that don't feel great at full price but do feel great if they're discounted by 2 mana per activation, and some stuff that lets us hopefully go wide enough to cause a population boom and devastate the local ecosystem!\n"}]}
All good things come in pairs
Created by: BringoFlamingo
28 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"2…. Mana value? 2. Toughness? 2. Power? 2. Life gain? Life loss? Draw cards? Discard cards? 2. 2. 2. 2. (Days I spent actually making the deck… also 2)\n\ntaking the theme of “couple” to its limit with as many instances of 2 as I could think of. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lurrus of the Dream-Den"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"MacCready, Lamplight Mayor"}},{"insert":" support our focus on MV 2 power 2 cards allowed for a go wide go weak stratergy. \n\nwhen you’re part of a relationship or couple you sometimes have to sacrifice things for each other, luckily our recursion and graveyard synergy will allow us to benefit from these sacrifices.\n\nfor any couple, things can get iffy when exes come up, or in this case X costs, cards like"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Return to the Ranks"}},{"insert":" "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Blot Out the Sky"}},{"insert":" \n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dread Summons"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Profane Command"}},{"insert":" allow for big finishers while staying in the 2 MV limitations.\n\nsome fun cards:\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Starscape Cleric"}},{"insert":" whats better than 1 bat? 2 ofcourse!\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Strionic Resonator"}},{"insert":" you like your ability? Have 2!\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Priest of Forgotten Gods"}},{"insert":" actual perfection. Sacrifice 2, opponents lose 2 life, you add 2 B! \n\n"}]}
Lae'zel Drinks Coffee
Created by: YourLocalBeaver
54 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"I built a boros Lae'zel deck centered around energy counters, since Lae'zel gives you an additional counter anytime you place on on a creature, or planeswalker you control, "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"or"},{"insert":" yourself. Since energy counters are place on yourself, you'll gain additional energy counters anytime you get one, allowing you to get increased value from your cards. \n"}]}
Edgar Markov (Welcome to the Wedding) Deck Submission
Created by: dkbigmike
59 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"This is a deck about the eternal love between two immortal beings, Edgar and Olivia, and the wonderous celebration they throw to celebrate it. The other players will be welcome to the wedding. After all, every wedding needs a menu.\n\nThe card art tells the story as much as the names of the cards themselves. Some, such as wedding announcement, trouble in pairs, together forever, and true love's kiss are obvious, while others rely on the art to integrate them, such as the Voldaren Bloodcaster is throwing roses as if she is the flower girl or the sol ring and arcane signet in their (wedding) ring form.\n\nNo wedding would be complete with out those to run the ceremony, such as the Master of Dark Rites and the high priest himself, Vito. \nThe celebration consists of a party and dance (masquerade and waltz) and a feast (meathook massacre and oversold cemetery)\n\nMuch like their love, Yahenni is undying. Gather around the gift table and listen to the latest gossip (smothering tithe). Just make sure you are on the guest list, because this celebration is by invitation only.\n\nWhen the clock strikes midnight, the party will end and the hosts will wish you farewell. \n"}]}
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Drunken Werewolves
Created by: TheChinCollector
61 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"Werewolves in Commander suck. They are rare to actually transform, their mana cost to untransformed p/t is usually bad, and they don't scale wide or tall very well. Your commander duo fixes most of these problems. \nDurnan gives you extra draw that lets you cast your werewolves for much cheaper than they normally would. This makes their stat line and mana curve much more appealing while also making it easier to get multiple on the field at once."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Tavern brawler adds on to your draw even further while making Durnan more threatening. The high mana costs of your werewolves pump Durnan into a commander damage machine while your wolves spread wide to chip away at everyone else."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"}]}
Mary me Bjorna, Get a clue Wernog
Created by: Benknewl
67 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"This deck was made for the February deck building challenge 2026. The theme for the month was a couple and I focused on how they got together. \n\nThe story begins with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Wernog, Rider's Chaplain"}},{"insert":" , a humble member of the church meeting "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist"}},{"insert":" , a noble with a sparky inventive side. He was smitten with her passion and power and made it a point to meet her whenever he could. After some time they became an odd pair growing close in their travels. When not with Bjorna Wernog sought after Guild artisans, smugglers, wizards of fireworks and photographers to help him plan the perfect proposal. Unfortunately, Bjorna was quite opposed to a proper union and spoke often on the subject. Wernog, determined still forged on obsessively in his pursuit of the engagement. With not much to his name he visited pawn shops finding whatever rings, jewlery, or apparel he could to impress Bjorna, a woman of noble descent and with many charming princes seeking after her poor Wernog stood almost no chance. He even went so far as to seek help from members of the occult.\nIn the time planning for his first official proposal Wernog held onto his ring for 8 long months, at the end of which he found it to have replicated itself in its box! He now had 8 additional rings to give to Bjorna, or in his mind 8 additional chances to propose. This gave him a grand total of 38 attempts. He constantly is proposing to Bjorna. He's used everything he can think of; diamonds, rubys, medallions, amulets, and she still says no. He Begins \"Marry me Bjorna!\" And she replies \"Get a clue Wernog!\" And would throw the ring or other gifts at an unsuspecting passerby who would promptly turn around and try to find who threw it! They always managed to convince them it was another person nearby but had some truly close calls! After years of this and 37 failed proposals and he eventually finds the perfect place to propose. After travelling through many vast terrains, taking her to lounges, towers, and even his hometowns Godless Shrine, he takes her to the steam vents. A place he feels wholly uncomfortable at but where Bjorna feels seen for the first time. He gets down on one knee with a proper wedding ring and she says yes. \n\nIn the deck all the lands are meant to represent places poor Wernog is proposing and all the rings, jewels and other accessories are meant to be his gifts to Bjorna. In the end they send out the announcements and are properly we at last!\n"}]}
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Necromancer and his Twink
Created by: shchupack
68 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"Reanimator and zombies deck with edgy necromancer and his beloved twink. I tried to make it as budget as possible with no game changers and with well known commander staples. \n"}]}
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Modules of Empires
Created by: Jezier87
68 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"Deck's main goal is to set up together either 3 modules from Kaladesh, or 3 parts of \"Empires\" set. Vhal's ability helps to exploit a bit these sets once put together, without going infinite (although there are some ways to get there, but are not chased), but it also help digging for these pieces with card draw and looting. Alternative threat is Mechtitan.\n"}]}
Leveilleur Partner Deck
Created by: KingChaos94
70 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"This Deck is focused around the Flurry mechanic. It also has the usual Blue Counter magic and the usual White removal. I have also ensured that there is enough card draw to ensure you will see a good portion of the deck while creating tokens and going wide to win the game.\n"}]}
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Doctor What?
Created by: ShenaniganzGuy
84 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"This is my Doctor Group Hug deck. play the long game and play nice then come out of no where for the win.\n"}]}
Iroh, Grand Lotus (Lessons with Uncle Iroh)
Created by: collin_donahoo@hotmail.com
90 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"A personal, nostalgic take on Uncle Iroh and his beautiful, life-changing lessons.\n"}]}
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Nassari & Uvilda
Created by: gustavo.rodrigues.cayres@gmail.com
92 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"Express your perfection with this Izzet duo from "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Strixhaven"},{"insert":".\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Uvilda"},{"insert":" cares about big spells to \"suspend\", while "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Nassari"},{"insert":" wants you to cast many spells from exile.\nAt first glance, they look like a terrible pair: they can't be together on the field (duh), they share their commander tax, and they focus on different themes.\n\nHowever, the "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"ability to choose which one to cast first is the key."},{"insert":"\nThe deck is structured so that many early drops provide card advantage through impulse draw, giving us fuel and growing Nassari. At the other end, expensive cards are all large spells which can be fully discounted by Uvilda's effect.\nGot a hand with many early drops? Fill out the board and cast Nassari to get an aggressive beater and a lot of card advantage!\nGot a bunch of big spells? Cast Uvilda and catch your opponents off guard with an early bomb!\nBecause of this, you are likely to switch sides when casting your commander the second time around, so both deans get to have their shift.\n\nFebruary 2026 submission\n\n"}]}
Burning Up a Sun (Just to Say Goodbye)
Created by: kxpx
101 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"Concept of a Partner Deck with the 10th Doctor and Rose, the Bad Wolf. \n"}]}
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Saprolife
Created by: LangWuKong
114 mins
{"ops":[{"insert":"This deck is focused on creating a bunch of tokens and getting benefit off that. It's win con is more combat focused whether it's swinging wide or tall, with the halo fountain alternate win con as an option. \n\nMain benefits of creature etb is gaining life to help pay for tymna's life costs. There is some damage pinging as well to attempt to maximize the benefits when possible.\n"}]}
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