Jeremy 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"\nHello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nCombo is a strategy as old as Magic itself. Since the early days of casting "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Channel"}},{"insert":" into a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Fireball"}},{"insert":", players have been enthralled by the unexpected interaction between two or more cards. For March’s "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardkingdom.com/"},"insert":"Card Kingdom"},{"insert":"-sponsored deckbuilding contest, we’re "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"channeling"},{"insert":" that energy into EDH (but only sorta because Channel is banned in Commander). It’s combo month!\n\nAs was the case starting with January’s contest, we will now accept submissions on both Twitter and Archidekt! 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 cardkingdom.com. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"For March's deckbuilding contest, brew a Commander/EDH deck with a heavy focus on one or more combos. The combo(s) can be infinite or not, but should contain a set of cards that very quickly close out a game when combined. Make sure your combos are clear in your deck description and/or through use of custom categories."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nCheck out the fandom wiki "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Combo_deck"},"insert":"here"},{"insert":" for more information about combos in Magic!\n\nHere’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, 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":"Reply to either this newspost or the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt/status/1504895408711086089?s=20&t=LPj9cB8wJa514XGuMTpw-A"},"insert":"announcement tweet"},{"insert":" from the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt"},"insert":"@archidekt"},{"insert":" account on Twitter with a link to your deck before 9:00pm ET (UTC -4, currently) on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Friday, March 25, 2022"},{"insert":". \nFrom the eligible submissions, we'll select three finalists with lists that we believe best embody the spirit of the prompt. Additional characteristics by which your deck may be judged include playability and uniqueness (i.e. “spice”); budget has no direct bearing on your chances to win. Deck descriptions are not required but certainly may provide valuable context!\n\nOn "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Saturday, March 26, 2022"},{"insert":", we'll tweet out a poll for the community to vote on its favorite of the three selected finalists' lists. Any finalists who submitted their lists on Archidekt will be notified via the email associated with their account. We’ll also publish a newspost on Archidekt announcing the finalists and linking to the poll on Twitter. Each finalist will be awarded store credit to "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardkingdom.com/"},"insert":"cardkindom.com"},{"insert":". The value of the credit is in US dollars and depends on the finalist's placement in the community poll at the end of its two day duration:\n1st Place Prize - $50"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place Prize - $30"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place Prize - $20"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finalists will be contacted via Twitter or email (depending on where they submitted) regarding their winnings following the conclusion of the poll by "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tuesday, March 29, 2022"},{"insert":". Please note, you must have a Card Kingdom account in order to receive your winnings. It's quick and free-- "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardkingdom.com/register"},"insert":"register here"},{"insert":" if you don't have an account already!\n\nAn important note:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Unfortunately, due to wild variance in contest laws, eligibility is limited to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec). We’d love to allow all of our users to participate, but ensuring we are legally compliant with each country’s national laws is too great a barrier. For additional information regarding eligibility, check our "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/contestRules"},"insert":"official contest rules"},{"insert":". \n\nCongratulations to February’s winners! "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1st Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/24961"},"insert":"MrSmileyPants"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2293629#Ikra,_Sakashima,_and_Umori_Clones"},"insert":"Umori Clones"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/58258"},"insert":"Riprage"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2405745#The_Breya_Bunch"},"insert":"Zirda and the Breya Bunch"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/1292"},"insert":"Zerro"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2405926#Avatar_TLAB....kinda"},"insert":"Kaheera and the Avatar"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThank you!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If you have any other questions, feel free to ask here or reach out on Twitter. We look forward to seeing what you all come up with! \n\nThe Archidekt Team\n\n"}]}
Edited 3/19/2022, 12:14:01 AM
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skykide 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2113371#Story_Time:_A_Tale_of_to_Many_Combos \n\nStory Time: A Tale of to Many Combos, is a combo deck that runs several combos meant to do just one thing, draw your entire deck and win. From the various infinite mana (Deadeye Navigator + peregrine drake) (peregrine drake + Eldrazi DIsplacer) (Food Chain + Eternal Scourge) (Various Dorks + Intruder Alarm) to the Shrieking drake combos (Shrieking Drake + overburden + Chulane) (Shrieking Drake + Mana Breach + CHulane) (Shrieking Drake + CHulane + Alluran). This deck is sure to keep you opponent guessing on which combo they are going to need to look out for. If that doesn't get them, then the army of small boys you create + Craterhoof surely will. Remember though the goal is to lab man out for the win. \n"}]}
Edited 3/23/2022, 3:41:45 PM
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Otsdarva 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"Here's my entry, combo is in the deck's description and each step for the plan is labeled.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2516508#Kenrith's_Silly_Standoff"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2516508#Kenrith's_Silly_Standoff"},{"insert":"\n\nAlso I realized after making the deck that I kind of misunderstood the prompt, so the combo itself isn't that interesting compared to what we do with it. Not sure if that's OK but since I already made the deck I felt like it was a waste not to submit it.\n"}]}
Edited 3/23/2022, 7:21:16 AM
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achristner73 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2493341#Max_and_Lucas_Untap\n\nDeck idea: cycle through low cost artifacts into i hot combo pieces while controlling attackers with the goad ability\n\nInfinite combos: a creature that taps for more than 1 mana plus freed from the real or pemmins aura plus any of the infinite mana pay offs in the deck. \n"}]}
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Cannelbrae 2 years{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2512194#Rasputin_Deathmantle"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2512194#Rasputin_Deathmantle"},{"insert":"\n\nBuilt around the best of friends, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rasputin Dreamweaver"}},{"insert":" + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Nim Deathmantle"}},{"insert":".\n\nI used to have this deck built in paper (minus some of the really expensive things), and even though I took it apart to build other decks, I've always loved how single-minded it is. And you get to play so many tutors that hit all your combo pieces!\n"}]}
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AwareWolf 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"Whats better than landfall? "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2509201#Kodama_Kombo"},"insert":"Infinite landfalls"},{"insert":". Kodama of the East Tree plus a Bounce Land plus anything that makes tokens means you get all the tokens you want. Kodama's usual partner for this dance is Toggo, but I wasn't satisfied with just having two bounce lands in the deck; I needed more. Ravos allows for a bit of added extra recursion, in case a token maker kicks the bucket before it's time to tango. There are other ways to win once you have infinite landfalls, such as Retreat to Hagra and Ob Nixilis, but most of the time, I'm satisfied taking my enemies out with combat damage, courtesy of infinite saprolings, birds, cats, or Scute Swarms.\n"}]}
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Monkeyman292 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/1919618#Gaddock_Teeg_hatebears\n\nThis deck is just mean. On top of being top tier mean there is a huge list of combos that work really well in here. The point of the deck is to either lock out the game by stopping opponents from using lands and winning very shortly afterwards. The other option is win with infinite sac of a list of creatures to mill out the table or ping them all for infinite damage. The last combo is to spike feeder archangel of thune to win with infinitely big creatures. \n\nEach piece is a very important whatever that is used to stop the opponent from going off and since you have a ton of creatures things like deafening silence and Thalia do not hurt you if at all. \n\nMost of the other pieces are to allow you to keep your board state so it annoys people to the maximum. If someone removes something it is usually because they are trying to win themselves and you will need anything to keep your board state present. Teferi's protection isn't in here because I have lost to people playing a boardwipe, having me phase out then they proceed to win. \n\nNow for the combo pieces. As mentioned before the only artifacts that aren't lion sash are wincons. Altar of dementia sac any infinite recurring creatures for a infinite mill. Blasting station is the damage version of this since it untaps with each creature returning.\n\nAcademy rector is a mean one since you usually want to have this be the win. You sac this to any of the sac outlets and you get the sneaky win of nature's revolt. This combined with either linvala keeper of silence or elesh norn results in lands not being used with opponents. Fiend hunter is another infinite etb combo with a sac outlet and sun titan. \n\nKarmic guide and reveillark + sac outlet is infinite and you can recur a lot of your stuff. Loyal retainers is a sneaky one since my favorite play style is with either fauna shamen or survival of the fittest you drop off any creature first to get the elesh norn. Then drop off the elesh norn to find your loyal retainers. Since the elesh norn is in the bin you can get it pretty fast.\n\nSaffi eriksdotter is a really good set of combos since she can usually slot into any of the above mentioned sac combos to fill in. Spike feeder and Archangel of thune is infinite life and big creatures allowing to swing the game in your favor. \n\nThis deck has a lot more going on with it and if needed I can go into more detail for each one. Tons of tutors to get the pieces you need when you need it.\n\n"}]}
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butt3r_ 2 years{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2515218#March_Contest"},"insert":"This deck"},{"insert":" here is one of my babies that I've been using a tweaking for a while and features a fury of combos that can be done at almost anytime. It also features a package that allows me to grind into a mid-game if needed. \n\nPrimary Combos:\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy"}},{"insert":" + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Basalt Monolith"}},{"insert":" -> "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thrasios, Triton Hero"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Stonework Packbeast"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Treasure Vault"}},{"insert":" -> "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thassa's Oracle"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Finale of Devastation"}},{"insert":" \n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy"}},{"insert":" + ANY Multicolored Mana Dork ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Quirion Elves"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Paradise Druid"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bloom Tender"}},{"insert":" , etc.) +"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Freed from the Real"}},{"insert":" -> Kinnan flips -> "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thassa's Oracle"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Finale of Devastation"}},{"insert":" \n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy"}},{"insert":" +"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hullbreaker Horror"}},{"insert":" + ANY mana Rock OR ANY mana dork + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thousand-Year Elixir"}},{"insert":" -> Kinnan flips -> "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thassa's Oracle"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Finale of Devastation"}},{"insert":" \n\nThis deck s pure simic gas and I love every second of it.\n"}]}
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rplindbergh 2 years{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/489069"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/489069"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 3/22/2022, 7:21:35 PM
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YoungsterJoey 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/1761192#4C_Blood_Pod\nThis is my own brew of the Blood Pod archetype with less stax and more removal/ reach and ramp\nThe combo is "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker"}},{"insert":" and any of the following three creatures "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hyrax Tower Scout"}},{"insert":" ,"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Felidar Guardian"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Village Bell-Ringer"}},{"insert":" . this creates infinite of any of the three creatures and swing to win the strategy is to use cards like. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Birthing Pod"}},{"insert":" to get these creatures out without being countered or paying the triple red for kiki. I personally have horrible luck so I've added signets instead of stax because Magic is a fun game and trying to be able to cast spells.\n"}]}
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Ninjabobcat 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2167729#Oops!_No_counterspells!\n\nThe point of the deck is token generation, although one of the most prominent features is \"Old Man Yells at Birds\", the self-titled combo I came up with while improving the overall design. Further explanation is in the deck description, which I'm sure will produce a sensible chuckle from more than a few members of the Archidekt team.\n"}]}
Edited 3/22/2022, 6:26:02 PM
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CanadaDry 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2512450#Channel_Firefox\n\nThis deck is trying to make infinite mana to make a really big fireball. Or goblin cannon. Since channel is banned, the deck uses Zirda, the Dawnwaker (hence Firefox) and either Grim Monolith or Basalt Monolith to add gas to this fire. The deck comes with a backup Sunforger combo to take infinite turns (or grab Enlightened Tutor for a monolith). There are plenty of equipment tutors to go with the Sunforger, but if you're already making infinite mana try Diviner's Wand to draw your whole deck. \n"}]}
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SyrMyrius 2 years{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2511128#Combo_Beatdown"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2511128#Combo_Beatdown"},{"insert":"\n\nCombos in Commander have historically been alternate win conditions or decks that have only one singular combo they find to win. This deck is a combo beatdown deck. Jam packed to the brim with combos this deck's idea is that statistically I'll draw one of the combos right? With the inclusion of \"wildcards\" (tutors) it becomes more fun. Half of the battle of running this deck is knowing which combo pieces to fetch certain wildcards only find certain pieces. And what do you do if you have no pieces? Do you wait? Can you wait for a counterspell or do run out your combo now?\n\nThis deck is meant to combat one of my least favorite things about combo decks and that's their linear game progression. With the various amount of win conditions it can be tricky and requires you to think about what you want to play. The other thing I love about this deck is the drawing. Everyone has experienced that feeling where they draw the exact card to fit the exact scenario that saves them or wins them the game. The rush of drawing that card and it be exactly what you need. This deck provides that more often than other decks.\n\nArguably my favorite part of this masterpiece is watching your opponents scramble in a frenzy to answer everyone of your spells. The amusement you can get from watching your opponent puzzle over if you have the other piece in your hand or are baiting removal or slamming innocuous creature and artifacts with funny abilities and the opponents be afraid. Watching the opponent squirm is a control players dream and now you can do it in commander even if you lose!\n\nAlso I like to give funny names for the combos and that was fun loved this challenge\n"}]}
Edited 3/22/2022, 5:55:35 PM
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MooGiGon 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"For your consideration, I present a deck that uses "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Presence of Gond"}},{"insert":" and one of several creatures to create infinite 1/1 Elves. Instead of attacking, though, the deck is built to have these creatures die immediately upon ETB and drain out the table to ensure that: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2511599?sort=alpha&stack=custom#Through_Death,_Victory!"},"insert":"Through Death, Victory!"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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LeviathanSenpai 2 years{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2513113#Urza's_End_Game_-_March_2022_Deckbuilding_Contest"},"insert":"Urza's End Game - March 2022 Deckbuilding Contest"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Urza has had enough of the nonsense and is going to end it, once-and-for-all, when he enters the battlefield. Never make the Lord High Artificer upset."},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe point of the entire deck is to combo off into oblivion and win by exiling and drawing your entire deck in one go. The basic "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dramatic Reversal"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Isochron Scepter"}},{"insert":" combo showcases itself for your infinite mana for "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Urza, Lord High Artificer"}},{"insert":", along with my personal favorite combo that nobody ever understands, but somehow works; the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Basalt Monolith"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rings of Brighthearth"}},{"insert":" infinite mana combo. You have multiple ways to pull off your infinite mana combos, and even the option to kickstart with other combos like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Unwinding Clock"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Clock of Omens"}},{"insert":" when in a pinch. It's just a simple and easy combo to pull off with this mono-blue deck, fairly early in the game with decent draws, I might add.\n"}]}
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