Jeremy 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Hello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nMagic has a long and storied history of exotic and compelling deck names. From “"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Extended_Pebbles_deck"},"insert":"Fruity Pebbles"},{"insert":"” back in ‘99 to the more recent “"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://commandersherald.com/an-introduction-to-blue-farm/"},"insert":"Blue Farm"},{"insert":"” in cEDH, entire archetypes have even been known to show some zest. \n\nThat said, some recent social media discourse has asserted that the game has slowly shifted away from fun names and toward more boring (if descriptive) titles like “Esper Control” or “4c Ramp”. We have zero interest in weighing in on that in any serious capacity, but it is a good reminder of how fun decks can be when brewers put their mind to it. A personal favorite is “"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2632697/whos_that_pokmon_its_"},"insert":"Who’s that Pokémon? It’s 𝖂𝖔𝖗𝖑𝖉𝖘𝖕𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝖂𝖚𝖗𝖒"},{"insert":"” for a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Worldspine Wurm"}},{"insert":" polymorph deck that ended up as a finalist for our hidden commander contest a year or so ago. Absolutely delightful.\n\nPoint is, deck names are a sometimes underappreciated meta aspect to the game that add a bit of fun and intrigue when you’re linked a list to check out. For this month’s Card Kingdom sponsored deckbuilding contest, we’re giving deck names their due! \n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"What’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 August’s deckbuilding contest, construct a Commander-legal deck with a compelling name. The name can be silly, serious, or something in between. Either way, it should be appropriate for your deck in particular and enticing to other players. Extra consideration will be given to submissions with both good deck names and interesting/unique lists! "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"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":"Reply to this newspost, "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/depY4jefg6"},"insert":"the Discord submission post"},{"insert":", or "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt/status/1692637676799738157?s=20"},"insert":"the announcement tweet"},{"insert":" 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 EDT (UTC -4, currently) on Friday, August 25, 2023"},{"insert":". 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":"Saturday, August 26, 2023"},{"insert":", we’ll add a new Discord post for the community to vote on its favorite of the three selected finalists' lists. Each finalist will be awarded store credit to cardkindom.com. 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 email, Discord or Twitter/X (depending on where they submitted) regarding their winnings following the conclusion of the poll by Tuesday, August 29, 2023. 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\nAs of this summer, we 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":{"bold":true},"insert":"An 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\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Thank you!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This is the first month we’re accepting submissions on "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/depY4jefg6"},"insert":"Discord"},{"insert":" and using it for voting instead of Twitter. Please bear with us as we feel out this new procedure! \n\nIf you have any other questions, feel free to ask here, reach out on "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt"},"insert":"Twitter"},{"insert":", or join our "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/depY4jefg6"},"insert":"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-\n\n8/26/23: Our finalists have been selected!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Bad Nauseum:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#1d9bf0"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3246936/bad_nauseam"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Dungeons Speedrun any%, no infinites:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#1d9bf0"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3938434/dungeons_speed_run_any_no_infinites"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"The Right to Arm Bears:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#1d9bf0"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3094381/the_right_to_arm_bears"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"insert":"Please "},{"attributes":{"link":"discord.gg/depY4jefg6"},"insert":"join us in Discord"},{"insert":" for voting on final placement and discussion!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"}]}
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EloiseTheRedeemer 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"As one of my favourite Planeswalkers, I was super excited to build a deck off of the newly desparked Rowan Kenrith. In a Rakdos Self-Drain deck, Rowan, Scion of War is at the helm of "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5182161/see_it_doesnt_hurt_thaaaaat_much"},"insert":"See, It Doesn’t Hurt Thaaaaat Much"},{"insert":". I’m super excited to get all these cards in paper and play with my playgroup to show that while they’re losing life, I’ll be doing it right alongside them and showing them that it just isn’t that bad at all\n"}]}
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Alysaere 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"May i submit my "},{"attributes":{"color":"#474747"},"insert":"pièce de résistance, The Rats Go Gnawing On and On. "},{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5165378/the_rats_go_gnawing_on_and_on\n"}]}
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undeckkid 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"What If: GDC meets MTG\n\nDungeons Speedrun any%, no infinites\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/3938434/dungeons_speed_run_any_no_infinites\n\nObjectives:\nGet the most completed dungeons before the game ends\nGameplay Restrictions:\nNo infinite combos allowed \nAuthenticity\nYou'll know it in your heart\nRetiming:\nTiming starts from the first casting of Isshin from the Commander zone\nNotes:\nWinning the game is not necessary\n\nWhat's your PB?\n"}]}
Edited 8/19/2023, 7:24:18 AM
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SlouchingToElysium 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5085724/many_swords_make_light_crusading\nMany Swords Make Light Crusading, a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rafiq of the Many"}},{"insert":" deck featuring a Knights subtheme and an Equipment focus with as many Sword of ______ and ______ cards as I could squeeze in.\n"}]}
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ChrizzlyBear 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I would like to share and submit a list:\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2093097/tapnslap_the_name_is_the_game"},"insert":"Tap'n'slap! (the name is the game!) • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Timin, Youthful Geist"}},{"insert":" taps and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rhoda, Geist Avenger"}},{"insert":" slaps. Easy and simple.\n\nUnfortunately, my play group doesn't like commander damage, so for anyone who has similar circumstances, we can soon swap the commander to "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hylda of the Icy Crown"}},{"insert":" :).\n"}]}
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Spark_E 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I'd like to submit my "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4983844/obeka_commits_tax_fraud"},"insert":"Obeka Commits Tax Fraud"},{"insert":" deck, it doesn't always move as fast as it might need to but the focus is to just play creatures for less than you're supposed to and then keep them around if they would leave the field afterwards.\n"}]}
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FunkyDragon 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Ever make someone kill themselves by tapping their land?\nPresenting "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Dina, Death by a Thousand Cuts"},{"insert":": "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/1354014/dina_death_by_a_thousand_cuts"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/1354014/dina_death_by_a_thousand_cuts"},{"insert":"\nThe deck often accumulates 5 or more life gain triggers per turn, slowly slashing your opponents until they die. But the best part is when you get "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Roots of Life"}},{"insert":" in play with your commander - every time an opponent taps a land, they all lose a life.\nOur life gain keeps us in the game while we use a myriad of ways to drain our opponents.\n"}]}
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AwesomeSauce 16 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5184140/the_lady_who_ate_metal_syr_gingers_strange_diet"},"insert":"\"The lady who ate metal: Syr Ginger's strange diet\" • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Braddy_Buns 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Presenting "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5183232/ez_bake"},"insert":"E-Z Bake"},{"insert":".\n\nEveryone is rightly hyped for "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender"}},{"insert":". I think the thing that excites me the most is the prospect of generating infinite mana and repeatedly sacrificing Syr Ginger for value. If you can give her haste, she becomes her own sac outlet in the command zone, allowing you to win with an Aetherflux Reservoir or Bontu’s Monument. Alternatively, you can give her unblockable with Access Tunnel or Rogue’s Passage, pump her up by sacrificing all you eggs, and one-shot an opponent with commander damage.\n\nOr, you know, you could just scoop to Manglehorn.\n"}]}
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Boricrook 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I usually try to come up with a somewhat unique title for my decks just to help give a bit of personality to them. I actually had this one's title for a long while, but lost interest in the amount of time I was going to have to put into Scryfall. This contest gave enough incentive to actually finish it. Title refers to cereal and buffing the Dane himself directly via counters and indirectly via strong abilities. Here's Changin' Dane's Whole Gains. \n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/3239441\n"}]}
Edited 8/20/2023, 12:47:19 AM
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cessiekat 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I'm submitting my decklist for Ayula, Queen Among Bears. I named it after the movie "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4980201/cocaine_bear"},"insert":"Cocaine Bear"},{"insert":", since she loves to make giant, powerful bears that go crazy and fight all my opponents creatures. \n"}]}
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Edvinovich 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Trying to make a title that's descriptive of the deck and somewhat \"punny\" at the same time. \n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2125805/02_rionya_a_blaze_of_many_triggers"},"insert":"02 - Rionya, a blaze of many triggers • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n\nP.S: not eligible for the contest, just wanted to share anyways\n"}]}
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Pfhish 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"This is a concept deck based around Codie with the Lieutenants Jodah (Archmage) and Magus of the Strings for support. Codie all spells so the few permanents that are in there copy spells or help untap Codie. And it's pretty budget! I present:\n\"Look Mah, No Permanents!\"\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/3932483/look_mah_no_permanents \n"}]}
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TevishSzat 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5184269/accumulating_enigmas_of_the_ancients\n\n\"Accumulating Enigmas of the Ancients\" -- a deck that's sure to make your opponents ask \"What the hell?\" as you gleefully play another creature with Cumulative Upkeep, and then use mitigating that upkeep to T-pose on the board and beat down the table with an "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Aboroth"}},{"insert":" that literally can't die because you brought "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Necromancy"}},{"insert":" to this party. Oh, and every card in the 99 is pre-8th. Power creep? Never heard of it! Players are advised to maintain graveyard order and brush up on how banding works, because this is going to be a wild ride.\n"}]}
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DoubleOne 16 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Sweet and simple, I'm putting up my Araumi deck that puts cards into the grave and then pulls them out.\nThis deck is all about Finding Nemo, with the nickname \"Ebb and Flow\".\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4555921/ebb_and_flow"},"insert":"Ebb and Flow • (Commander / EDH deck) • Archidekt"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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