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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Apeslovesgrapes 2 years{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2517711#Untapping__with_Orvar_(March22_Challenge)"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2517711#Untapping__with_Orvar_(March22_Challenge)"},{"insert":"\n\nThis is an Orvar deck going for a self-mill strategy. I placed a comment in the decklist for some of the combos in the deck, but with Orvar's ability, Panharmonicon, and flicker spells I'm sure there are combos I didn't realize were available. \n"}]}
Edited 3/23/2022, 6:48:38 PM
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Bradley_Jay 2 years{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Ramses Overdark/\"Bad Enchantments\""},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/522958#Bad_Enchantments"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/522958#Bad_Enchantments"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"About the Combo:"},{"insert":"\nI will attempt to play an "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Iridescent Drake "},{"insert":"- returning "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Kaya's Ghostform, Unholy Indenture, or Minion's Return"},{"insert":" - while having a "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Blasting Station "},{"insert":"out on the field. With "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Iridescent Drake"},{"insert":" enchanted with any of the above, I can sac "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Iridescent Drake "},{"insert":"to "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Blasting Station"},{"insert":" to deal 1 damage to any opponent. "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Iridescent Drake "},{"insert":"will return to the battlefield & re-attach any of the above Enchantments to itself, allowing me to sacrifice it again, and again, infinitely. This combo can easily be interrupted allowing my opponents to play interaction between sarificing, but if it cannot be interacted with, will close the game out immediately due to infinite damage. \n"}]}
Edited 3/23/2022, 8:38:16 PM
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9adam4 2 years{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2364733#Simic_ranger"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2364733#Simic_ranger"},{"insert":"\n\nTurntimber Ranger along with a type-setter (Artificial Evolution, Arcane Adaptation, or Xenograft) is the primary combo, generating infinite Wolf Allies and triggering any other Ally abilities. Various other creatures are designed to speed thing along and take advantage of Vannifar. \n\nTwo- and three-cost creatures that untap on ETB allow for multiple Vannifar uses in the same turn. \n\nIf you don't draw any of the type setters, search up Drift of Phantasms, then sacrifice it to search up Timeless Witness. The Drift in your hand can be transmuted into Arcane Adaptation.\n"}]}
Edited 3/24/2022, 12:59:49 PM
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Hello_There1 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"(https://archidekt.com/decks/2152379#Combo_man) I built this before the contest was even started. I saw combo decks, and made a very unfinished one. So I made a forum for combos here: https://archidekt.com/forum/thread/2136305/1. This is where most of the combos are from. The other site I used for combos was a forum on tappedout.net, that I can no longer find. Also, the playtester there is good for equipment and auras because of the snap-on feature, however, it has no command zone (last time I checked), has aa limited amount of zones, and is not as inclusive as the folks here on archideckt. So I would not recommend it as a main deck constructor, same with a lot of others. Only here can I compete against thousands of other people to make the best combos, companions or modern deck. Also the feature voting was a great way to keep everyone coming back here. You guys (That is a non-gender specific word) are the best! \n"}]}
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DoctorSpicy 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"There are LOTS of combos in Magic. What makes one combo better than another? Well, redundancy, tutorability, and integration into a non-combo strategy are all huge advantages, but what if we ask a different question? What makes one combo COOLER than another?\n\nFor me, it's using as many \"bad\" cards together to win the game.\n\nAnd what are the worst cards in the game? Ones that take your life total down to 1, discard your hand, or make you lose all your permanents. These cards seem impossible to use beneficially, but this is literally THE deck for that.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2521306?sort=cmc&stack=multiple#The_Cheese_Stands_Alone"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2521306?sort=cmc&stack=multiple#The_Cheese_Stands_Alone"},{"insert":"\n\nI especially appreciate the way that it specifically addresses second point under the prompt (\"Silver-bordered, while cool, are "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"not"},{"insert":" allowed.\"). It ABSOLUTELY HAS NO SILVER-BORDERED CARDS, but it is using "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Barren Glory"}},{"insert":", possibly the only purely functional reprint of a silver bordered card (hence the deck being titled "},{"insert":{"card-link":"The Cheese Stands Alone"}},{"insert":"). \n\nIf you want to figure out the combos for yourself, check out the list. Otherwise, here is the explanation of the combo(s):\n\n(Card that allows you to "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"sacrifice/destroy "},{"insert":"all your permanents) + (Card that allows you to discard your hand) + ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Academy Rector"}},{"insert":" or ["},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lost Auramancers"}},{"insert":" + Card that Removes Time Counters]) = Win if you have "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Barren Glory"}},{"insert":" (or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Near-Death Experience"}},{"insert":" if you also have a card that brings your life total down to 1) in the deck. (The classic example of this uses "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kaervek's Spite"}},{"insert":", since it does both of the first two functions.)"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"(Card that allows you sacrifice/destroy/"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"exile "},{"insert":"all your permanents) + (Card that saves your win con from being removed) + ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Barren Glory"}},{"insert":" or ["},{"insert":{"card-link":"Near-Death Experience"}},{"insert":" + Card that brings your life total down to 1]) = Win. (The Classic example of this uses "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Worldfire"}},{"insert":" with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Oblivion Ring"}},{"insert":" exiling "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Near-Death Experience"}},{"insert":".)"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"}]}
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JimmySloan 2 years{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2489247#Dirty_Rotten_Vish_Kal\nI've always wanted to build Vish Kal so why not build him in the most rotten way stuffing every orzhov combo I could feasibly fit in it!\n"}]}
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