Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest - March 2026 (Locked)

{"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\nWhat’s The Contest All About?"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":"For March's deck building contest"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":" "},{"insert":"- Build a unique, different take on a Commander-legal deck using one of EDHREC's top 25 commanders from the last two years."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nDecks will be judged on the creativity and originality of their brew. For example, an Ur-Dragon deck running the best Dragons is probably not notable enough to make the cut.\n\nHere's a link to the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders?utm_source=edhrec"},"insert":"EDHREC page for the top commanders"},{"insert":" to get you started, as well as a list of the actual cards in case it changes:\n\n01. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/the-ur-dragon"},"insert":"The Ur-Dragon"},{"insert":"\n02. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/edgar-markov"},"insert":"Edgar Markov"},{"insert":"\n03. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/atraxa-praetors-voice"},"insert":"Atraxa, Praetors' Voice"},{"insert":"\n04. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/krenko-mob-boss"},"insert":"Krenko, Mob Boss"},{"insert":"\n05. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/yshtola-nights-blessed"},"insert":"Y'shtola, Night's Blessed"},{"insert":"\n06. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/kaalia-of-the-vast"},"insert":"Kaalia of the Vast"},{"insert":"\n07. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/pantlaza-sun-favored"},"insert":"Pantlaza, Sun-Favored"},{"insert":"\n08. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/sauron-the-dark-lord"},"insert":"Sauron, the Dark Lord"},{"insert":"\n09. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/lathril-blade-of-the-elves"},"insert":"Lathril, Blade of the Elves"},{"insert":"\n10. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/the-wise-mothman"},"insert":"The Wise Mothman"},{"insert":"\n11. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/yuriko-the-tigers-shadow"},"insert":"Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow"},{"insert":"\n12. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/giada-font-of-hope"},"insert":"Giada, Font of Hope"},{"insert":"\n13. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/ms-bumbleflower"},"insert":"Ms. Bumbleflower"},{"insert":"\n14. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/kenrith-the-returned-king"},"insert":"Kenrith, the Returned King"},{"insert":"\n15. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/jodah-the-unifier"},"insert":"Jodah, the Unifier"},{"insert":"\n16. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/vivi-ornitier"},"insert":"Vivi Ornitier"},{"insert":"\n17. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/nekusar-the-mindrazer"},"insert":"Nekusar, the Mindrazer"},{"insert":"\n18. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/teval-the-balanced-scale"},"insert":"Teval, the Balanced Scale"},{"insert":"\n19. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/isshin-two-heavens-as-one"},"insert":"Isshin, Two Heavens as One"},{"insert":"\n20. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/miirym-sentinel-wyrm"},"insert":"Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm"},{"insert":"\n21. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/ulalek-fused-atrocity"},"insert":"Ulalek, Fused Atrocity"},{"insert":"\n22. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/baylen-the-haymaker"},"insert":"Baylen, the Haymaker"},{"insert":"\n23. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/valgavoth-harrower-of-souls"},"insert":"Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls"},{"insert":"\n24. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/fire-lord-azula"},"insert":"Fire Lord Azula"},{"insert":"\n25. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/commanders/chatterfang-squirrel-general"},"insert":"Chatterfang, Squirrel General"},{"insert":"\n\n\nFor more details about the prompt, check out "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/articles/archidekt-deckbuilding-contest-march-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 EDT"},{"insert":" (UTC -4, currently) on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wednesday, March 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, March 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, March 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"}]}