Jeremy 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Voting has concluded!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"1st Place: Drakryttare"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place: Antz0r"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place:A3th3r3al"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Each winner has been contacted by the email associated with their Archidekt account. "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Congratulations, and thank you to all who participated!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n--"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHappy August! First of all, I'd like to extend a big thank you to Matt for covering all of the contest administrative work for the past few months while I was out on paternity leave. Matt will continue to host our finalist announcement video over on the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/@EDHRECast"},"insert":"EDHRECast YouTube channel"},{"insert":".\n\nHere's a reminder for the new structure of the Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest that started in the spring:\nContest participation is no longer limited by region. We’re so glad to finally have our friends outside of the US and Canada involved as well!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finalists are now awarded credit to "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardsphere.com/"},"insert":"Cardsphere.com"},{"insert":", a sister site to Archidekt. Cardsphere is a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling Magic cards. If you’ve never used it before, Joey from the EDHRECast recently made a great "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUc4-FnefrU&t=1s&pp=ygUKY2FyZHNwaGVyZQ%3D%3D"},"insert":"video covering the basics"},{"insert":"! Depending on their placement, finalists will receive either $250, $150 or $100 in credit."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/@EDHRECast"},"insert":"EDHRECast YouTube channel"},{"insert":" will now feature a video highlighting the finalist decks from each contest! Matt Morgan hosts along with a special guest filling in for our usual cohost, Olivia Gobert-Hicks."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"After the three finalists are announced, their placement is now determined by upvotes on the deck pages themselves. Be sure to vote for your favorite!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"We'll be following the same cadence as we have the past few months. (Wednesday-Wednesday-Wednesday-Wednesday). Details on that below."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWith that out of the way, let's talk about this month's contest!\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 cardsphere.com. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"For August’s deckbuilding contest, brew a Commander-legal list that you believe would serve as a good first deck for a new player. Things you may wish to consider include complexity, mechanic learning opportunities, and– of course– enjoyability. Please be sure to include an explanation of your approach in the deck description or along with the deck link wherever you submit!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\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 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":"\nReply to this newspost, the Discord submission post, or "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://x.com/archidekt/status/1821234764160102847"},"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 EST (UTC -5, currently) on Wednesday, August 14, 2024"},{"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":"Wednesday, August 21, 2024"},{"insert":", we’ll announce three finalists via Discord and a video on the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.youtube.com/@EDHRECast"},"insert":"EDHRECast YouTube channel"},{"insert":". 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:\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":"Finalists will be contacted via email, Discord or Twitter/X (depending on where they submitted) regarding their winnings within roughly 24 hours following the conclusion of voting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Please note, you must have a Cardsphere account in order to receive your winnings. It's quick and free-- "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardsphere.com/signup"},"insert":"register here"},{"insert":" if you don't have an account already!\n\nWe 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":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/contestRules"},"insert":"Official contest rules"},{"insert":".\n\nThank you!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nIf you have any questions, feel free to ask here, reach out on "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt"},"insert":"Twitter"},{"insert":", or join "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/sctEc9Ru36"},"insert":"our 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"}]}
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Barthas 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8800940/rhonas_august_deckbuilding_contest_2024\n\nRhonas! Most of my explanation is in the deck description, but this was a blast to work on, even if it is a little last-minute. Ultimately a Ferocious-themed Green deck, ready to get smashing right out of the gates.\n"}]}
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wolfban3 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8775493/a_good_offense_is_a_good_defense \n\nI tried out a few commanders before choosing Arcades, I chose him as the commander of my new player deck because elder dragons are cool, but also because of his unique second ability to allow you to turn defenders sideways and attack with them. He also has built in card draw allowing you to snowball into a million walls and overrun your opponents. Overall i think the low mana curve, big creatures, easy colors, combat focused wins, cheap price, and card draw make this a great deck for new players.\n"}]}
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Tatsu12 3 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8787234/kitt_kantos_goading_mayham"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8787234/kitt_kantos_goading_mayham"},{"insert":"\nThis deck is probably not the most newbie friendly deck ever. But, There are a variety of ways to win this deck though. Whether it would be just creating tokens and just swinging in with them or creating a bunch of tokens with a variety of ETB triggers that damages all of your oppenents as well as using your opponent’s creatures to help you do some of the work as well. A long shot win condition with this deck would be using halo fountain.\n"}]}
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tbridgehouse 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I just finished putting this deck together in paper and won with it against a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Vorinclex // The Grand Evolution"}},{"insert":" deck . This is a +1/+1 counter Partner deck with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Reyhan, Last of the Abzan"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker"}},{"insert":" at the helm. I believe this deck would PARTNER well with a new player. In this essay I will...\n\nHere's why it good.\nIt introduces the new player to the following mechanics\n\nPartners"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Scry"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"+1/+1 Counters"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Trample"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mentor"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Commander Damage"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Alternate Win cons ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Simic Ascendancy"}},{"insert":" )"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe mana base works well and you can quickly get to all 4 colors. The average CMC is 3, making casting multiple spells per turn easy. The deck is well balanced with card draw and +1+1 synergy. The deck moves quickly with plenty of card draw and missing land drops does not necessarily mean the new player will stall. Utilizing the synergies of the deck, the new player will have plenty of interaction during their turn, and the Commander, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker"}},{"insert":" , keeps the player paying attention during other people's turns because of its ability, which helps the newbie learn. Their are 3 win cons. Big Creatures with +1+1 counters and trample, Commander Damage and evasion, and Simic Ascendency as previously mentioned.\n\nNew players can win with this deck AND it has a high skill ceiling. The better you are at the game, the better the deck can be, so it offers growth and the player can take this deck to higher power tables once they get better, rather than having to build a whole new deck.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8798436/your_1_is_a_bird"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8798436/your_1_is_a_bird"},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}
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GayGothGirl 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"For this new player focused deck, I went with green and white elves, focusing on a go wide strategy with Aragorn and Arwen, Wed at the helm.\nI believe that for a new player, the most important thing for them to enjoy the game, is being able to play a lot of things and feel like they're actively participating in the game. Green provides this very well, with plenty of mana to play whatever you draw, as well as cards like tribute to the world tree and guardian project allowing constant card draw.\nThe white adds very good removal to allow the new player to interact with the game state, as well as some protection and lifegain, although the lifegain is primarily from the commander, who isn't fully required for the deck's game plan, but doesn't hurt.\nI very intentionally excluded popular ramp spells as well as fetch lands, as I feel like constantly shuffling your deck would turn a new player off the game as it can become tedious. Additionally I didn't add any cards that require you sacrifice your own creatures or pay any life, as despite the upsides cards like that can provide, may not be intuitive for a new player.\nThe main issue with this deck I feel like is the price, with it falling around €120-€150, which is a bit of a high price for a new player to enter the game. However if this deck is bought by an experienced player FOR a new player to loan, that would be less of an issue.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8720347"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8720347"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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alexn1027 3 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8797973/super_simple_slimes?sort=alpha&stack=custom"},"insert":"Simple Slime Sorceries"},{"insert":"\nDeck Description contains additional info.\n"}]}
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HelenaBruh 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"This deck is designed to be handed to someone learning the game but I must state first and foremost that while the current design is not exactly budget friendly, each and every expensive card is easily replaceable, as all effects found in the deck with perhaps the exception of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"The Ozolith"}},{"insert":"/"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Resourceful Defense"}},{"insert":" have been printed on numerous cheap cards. There are also numerous third-party services wherein people can play the game without spending a dime.\n\nWith that in mind, the deck serves as a synthesis of numerous popular mechanics to teach to new players while avoiding many parasitic effects that might make it more difficult to understand. Within are reanimator strategies, death triggers reminiscent of aristocrats, the ever-reprinted +1/+1 counters, and more. These all weave into one another with the goal of training the player to assemble a value engine, a key skill in becoming a proficient player. It also features several flashy and powerful cards, which can be an excellent draw. High mana-value bombs were one of the aspects of the game that pulled me in when I started over a decade ago, and they are still beloved by many today.\n\nHelming the deck are "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Nikara, Lair Scavenger"}},{"insert":" and her partner "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel"}},{"insert":", already illuminating the partner mechanic for future deckbuilding endeavors the new player might undertake. The deck functions as a \"recycling\" engine. It dishes out +1/+1 counters, sacrifices its creatures for value and more counters, uses replacer effects like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Branching Evolution"}},{"insert":" to make sure you're netting value with each sacrifice, and can even recur its pieces to do it all over again. Many of the death trigger effects produce an army of tokens to place yet more counters on, so in spite of your sacrifices you are still left with a board. This strategy helps cement the idea that both life (thanks to loss on Nikara's draw trigger) and permanents can be expendable as long as they produce enough value to let you seize victory, which is an important concept to grasp in becoming a more adept player. Each card plays into this strategy, many in multiple avenues, and allows the player to understand the power that synergy can produce, rather than throwing a pile of generically great cards at them that barely interact with one another. It seeks to close out the game conventionally through combat, so as to not overwhelm the new player with alternate win conditions and such.\n\nThe deck's ramp pieces, with the exception of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rampant Rejuvenator"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Honored Hierarch"}},{"insert":", which provide other helpful synergies, are playable turn 1 in order to allow Nikara to come down on turn 2. This helps the player get their strategy online faster, and simultaneously shows them of the importance of curving. I picked Abzan colors because they are heavy on versatile removal, ramp, and powerful board wipes. I made an effort to make many of these pieces synergistic as well. Mana dorks provide additional bodies that can be grown into real threats throughout the game, and Hierarch and Rejuvenator even put counters on themselves, which make up for their inability to get that turn 2 Nikara. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sol Ring"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Utopia Sprawl"}},{"insert":" keep them from having all their eggs in one basket in case of a wipe, and the former is a must-know card for every Commander player. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rite of Oblivion"}},{"insert":" is a sac outlet and removal spell in one that hits anything and can be flashed back. Two of the three board wipes deal with counters in some way, and the third, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Winds of Abandon"}},{"insert":", doubles as a fantastic finisher to clear the way for your army of massive creatures.\n\nI'm confident this brew can serve as a wonderful learning experience for anyone hoping to dive into Commander for the first time.\nYou can find it here: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8797674/nikara_n_yannik_make_em_panic"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8797674/nikara_n_yannik_make_em_panic"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Feretros 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"From deck's description:\n\nVery budget but still efficient and balanced deck.\nIdeal for beginners.\nThe total cost of the deck, is less than the market price of a starter commander deck.\nThe deck uses two mechanics:\n-Scry\n-Proliferate.\nThanks to the commander, everytime you scry, you add +1/+1 counters to your creatures.\nThis beefs up the creatures and makes them ready for attack!!!\nAs a secondary mechanic, the deck uses proliferate, in order to beef your creatures even more!!!\nIn conclusion, this deck is:\n-focused on it's commander ability\n-balanced in draw, removal, ramp\n-budget\nEverything a beginner needs to start learning the game and enjoy!\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5698132/budget_elrond_scry"},"insert":"Budget Elrond"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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JenriksTower 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"The Commander for my beginner's list is Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma! https://archidekt.com/decks/8786422/goreclaw_beginner\n\nMy goals went thusly:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"No tokens."},{"insert":" This is strictly a \"everything included\" 100 card deck."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"No +1/+1 counters or other counters. "},{"insert":"I've often seen the constant math of this to be difficult for early players. And again, no additional components to play this deck allows for streamlined play."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Clear and fun game plan."},{"insert":" Slam down huge monsters. Go to town. The \"vegetables\" of the deck are already found in the synergy point of the deck, the big creatures. And those have a lot of intrinsic value in and of themselves. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Few named mechanics."},{"insert":" While a few make an appearance (cycling, spell mastery, ferocious, etc.) they are all clearly explained on the cards themselves, they require no extra components to track (like dungeons, the monarch, or the Ring). Having a few seeded in there allows for beginning players to see some further depth and/or complexity available in the game. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Only basic lands. "},{"insert":"While this may make the deck's power suffer somewhat, it allows for lower cognitive load, as well as easier searching for \"Rampant Growth\"-like effects. There are a few cards that care about Forest count, so there's synergy to be had as well! Just basics affords the player less worry about mana fixing, easy-peasy. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Budget. "},{"insert":"Although I did spend a few more for the sake of more simple cards, this was meant to be more approachable for early players for a deck that will perform well consistently. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThank you very much for the opportunity! Enjoy!\n\n\n\n"}]}
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Chiligyro 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8796249/kyler_frugal_quartermaster\n\nMy deck is a great beginner deck, because it is simple in its gameplan. Play humans -> Make humans better -> Kill by turning sideways.\n\nThe deck itself is not overly complicated, but it will teach its user about triggers, as there are a lot of triggering, but the triggers are mostly the same kind making it easier to get the hang of. There is a light interaction suite with a combination of spot removal and graveyard hate, making the user think about what to use and when to use it. The manabase is simple and there is plenty of draw to keep pumping humans out. There are a couple of angels to showcase the connection between the tribes and generate curiosity.\n\nThe deck is also friendly on the wallet and a lot of removal and ramp easily transfers to other decks if the player wants to branch out.\n\nHumans is a well-supported tribe and the player will be able to shape and upgrade it over time, if they want to.\n\nOverall, it is a simple, cheap and highly synergistic casual deck in a beloved and wellsupported tribe with great upgrade potential.\n"}]}
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Mertaug 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Here is my submission for this contest! This is a deck i built for my wife not to long ago when she was looking to get into Magic! Its a pretty bare bones but deceptively powerful 2/2 centric deck with a subtle bear creature type theme! Here are some of the features that make it beginner friendly:\n\nHas plenty of ramp so you are rarely out of mana, allowing you to play all your fun cards"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Duskana gives you inbuilt card draw since all of your creatures are 2/2s and since she is likely to get targeted due to her banner ability, you should be able to cast her a few times per game!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"There are minimal cards with overly complex or long rules texts"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Very few expensive cards (the exceptions being a single triome, triumph of the hordes as a finisher, and like 1-2 more)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This deck can easily be upgraded over time to include cards that will add complexity and effectiveness without changing the overall gameplan so that as the player gets better at Magic, the deck can get better with them!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis deck is also a great way to teach sequencing and remembering triggers too with quite a few banner abilities/enchanments and cards like Kudo that will bring your opponents down to your level as far as Power and toughness! All in all, my wife loves this deck and all its \"cute\" bears!\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/8019837/duskana_22kin_deck\n"}]}
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Ronexiaz 3 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true,"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/8795809/marisi_teaches_you_magic"},"insert":"Marisi Teaches You Magic"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis is a simple midrange deck made to help a new player learn the game and a few of the many different mechanics! Along with learning mechanics, the deck also aims to promote fun and healthy play patterns. Interaction count is high, with even our commander advancing the game-state with his static ability to goad the opponents' creatures. Every game this deck plays, it should be able to make something happen, whether that be pressuring your opponents' life totals, destroying key pieces, or disrupting your opponents' game plans with constant forced combat.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"Deck Vocabulary"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This deck features the following mechanics as one or two-offs to help build a better game vocabulary (not including more common creature keywords): "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"initiative"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"explore"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"melee"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"exalted"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"battalion"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"ninjutsu"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"split-second"},{"insert":". Additionally, the deck features the mechanics of "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"goad "},{"insert":"and "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"monarch "},{"insert":"as a more common theme. The addition of these mechanics means that a newer player can find interesting mechanics they enjoy early and build a deck around those as they become better acquainted with the game.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"Play Patterns"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"When we all first started playing EDH, we were probably subjected to a game that simply went far too long. This game may have been due to a hard/softlock on the game-state or players unable to finish one another off. This deck seeks to promote healthier play patterns by reducing the top-end of game times, but not by introducing an uneven power level and stomping the game on turns four or five. Instead, this deck utilizes the "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"monarch"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"goad"},{"insert":" mechanics to encourage the pilot and their opponents to seek to end the game before it can reach the dreaded three, four, or five hour mark. \n\nAdditionally, not including more flexible spells, there are 18 pieces of dedicated interaction in the deck, half of which are creatures. This allows the player to have an answer, effect the game state meaningfully, and still advance their boardstate 50% of the time. \n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"TL;DR:"},{"insert":" high interaction count, a consistent density of recurring card draw, an even curve to help with optimal plays early and double-spelling later, and mechanics that promote game progression all aid in a newer player being able to actually participate in the game and contribute to the game-state with very little upfront knowledge about MtG required. The deck is also less than $60, which is another plus in showing a new player that a fun deck need not cost hundreds of dollars.\n"}]}
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Grimmji 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"When I first started playing EDH and as I've taught the game to friends and family I've noticed a few key points that new players love playing and can play well: Kindred synergy, Big combats, and lots of cool cards. So I decided to take a creature type I've considered brewing for a while and make it both budget and beginner friendly!\n\nThis Jirina Humans deck has a simple goal: go wide and hit face. Jirina gives a much appreciated buff to humans in the deck, and has a decent payoff if cast multiple times from the command zone. However, the deck doesn't need her in play to operate well.\nThe deck is designed to overwhelm opponents in combat, with a good amount of anthems, token generators, and protection spells in ensure you can swing in safely and for big damage. There's also a few pinger cards, plenty of targeted removal, and a strong mana base for a deck under 70 dollars!\n\nSince the true wincon of the deck centered around lots of hard hitting creatures, and the creature interactions are all centered around humans, it's simple to pick up and understand the game plan. The deck has some more complicated ideas such as creature sacrifice and diplomacy with some universal anthems, but aren't too complicated to understand and not necessary to the main strategy.\n\nThis deck strikes a nice balance between power, theme, and ease of play. Its emphasis on combat and Human synergies makes it enjoyable and satisfying, especially for players who are just getting into the format or game in general.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/8738187"},"insert":"Jirina Humans"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Peeboss 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"The deck I am submitting is titled Big Plants! This is a Gruul landfall deck that messes around with counters, plants and the occasional fling spell. I am fairly new to magic myself so my goal was to make a deck that people could pick up and play with very little knowledge but one that also rewards you for taking the time to think out plays and sequencing to get the most value out of your cards. This allows for new players to still enjoy the game while also finding ways to improve themselves and think back on how they might have been able to navigate a situation in a different way. The landfall mechanic allows the player to never feel like they are falling behind in ramp and Phylath is a great board wipe recovery commander since he makes an army of plants whenever he comes back in, meaning that as long as the player has mana, they can always be doing something on the board. I also think budget is incredibly important, when I started playing I would not even consider a deck above $100 so I made sure to keep the deck below that mark while still having some really fun commander staples in the deck list. Overall I do not believe this deck to be the strongest but I think it will consistently perform and allow for new players to have a lot of fun getting to know the game and all the lovely interactions. Thank you!\n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/8775045/new_player_fun\n"}]}
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Arlaxz 3 months{"ops":[{"insert":"YES YES SKAVEN DECK\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/7873355/skaven_yeees\n\nIts been a week since I built this one. Theres no no secret what's about right?\nI just tought it would be fun to play with the warhammer skavens as a deck and that's what I did.\nIt is a Black and Blue deck with the commander Vren, the Relentless"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe main type of the cards consist on D&Dclass(rogue, wizards, warlocks, etc).\nAlso a lot of deathtouch, some toxine/poison that isnt actually the main Idea of the deck, but it is something to use as a way to create chaos as well.\n"}]}
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