Deckbuilding Contest - October 2023

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Jeremy avatarJeremy 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"Hello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHappy October! For this month's Card Kingdom-sponsored deckbuilding contest, we're celebrating spooky season with our scariest deck lists. No, we're not talking about zombies, vampires and werewolves-- we're giving you our blessing to put aside pesky things like \"fun\" and \"fairness\" in favor of making the most threatening deck possible. Details below! \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 October’s deckbuilding contest, construct a Commander-legal deck that aims to be \"The Problem\" in any game it plays. It doesn't necessarily have to be the \"best\" deck, but it should feel like the biggest threat at the table either through pure power or oppressiveness. Just this once, be a jerk! "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\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/pemYbqkFYd"},"insert":"the Discord submission post"},{"insert":", or "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://x.com/archidekt/status/1715463405429981345?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, October 27, 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, October 28, 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, October 31, 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\n10/28/23 - We have our finalists!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"inherit"},"insert":"Calling People Names"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5680132/calling_people_names"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5680132/calling_people_names"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"inherit"},"insert":"You Were Supposed to Restore Balance, not Destroy It!"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5702592/blitz_of_the_thunderraptor"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5702592/blitz_of_the_thunderraptor"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"inherit"},"insert":"Codie's Salty Cookbook"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5485351/codies_salty_cookbook"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5485351/codies_salty_cookbook"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nPlease "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/news/5184069/discord.gg/depY4jefg6"},"insert":"join us in Discord"},{"insert":" for voting on final placement and discussion!"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 10/28/2023, 9:19:10 PM
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Daracarver avatarDaracarver 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"Just my budget take on a one turn win from the new doctor who cards. Do this once and they will never let the war doctor be in play again.\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/5684114/wwar_doctor\n"}]}
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{"ops":[{"insert":"So since the new Doctor Who set made a card based around the *canonical* inspiration behind satan in every culture throughout the universe, I decided to make a deck based around \"literal satan\" the magic the gathering card. This deck revolves around stealing your opponent's stuff, sac'ing them for life, and forcing your opponents to play \"games\" with the devil, with all the fun \"life bidding\" minigames you heart could desire. It's their fault for playing with the devil, afterall.\n\nAny suggestions on how to make this deck more despicable are greatly appreciated :)\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5567918/dude_its_literal_satan_lol"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5567918/dude_its_literal_satan_lol"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 10/21/2023, 9:22:02 PM
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Skithryx avatarSkithryx 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"A classic design I was aiming for salt and frustration by locking out your opponents with control pieces.\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/5047390/sen_triplets \n"}]}
Edited 10/21/2023, 8:50:29 PM
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puppy528 avatarpuppy528 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"My deck is absolutely "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4459591/fun_for_everyone"},"insert":"Fun for Everyone "},{"insert":", provided a very, very loose interpretation of \"everyone\" I don't recommend playing it against people who are bigger than you, or would like speaking to you again, afterwards. \n"}]}
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Da-Wizerd avatarDa-Wizerd 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"I made this deck that as soon as Hokori is down, no one can play the game. You are the only one who can win because they can't do anything, and it has flyers that slowly but surely win you the game through combat. Your opponents can't even deal with Hokori because they have no mana.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5555533/stax"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5555533/stax"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 10/21/2023, 6:21:39 PM
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chillen_online avatarchillen_online 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"I have a deck I have never lost with, most of those wins were through opponents conceding, and retired win disgust about half a dozen games. After about the second time I felt horrible every time I won. It's horrible and oppressive and just so unfun for everyone else. And it doesn't even do the typical hated stuff like chaos, wheels, degenerate combo, or stax. \n\nIt's Imoti extra turns.\n\nYou ramp so aggressively that you absolutely look like the threat the whole time, and since you're constantly cascading, your board gets huge. It doesn't look particularly resilient and the curve is a nightmare but I know I've cast Imoti for 11 and proceeded to win. I once cascaded into seven extra turns. I hate this deck.\n\nThis might torpedo my chances, since I'm sure I could make it even grosser, but it's a budget build and even with that restriction (and the fact that it's a Keruga companion deck, so the min CMC is three), it's honestly enough. \n\nSo, here it is. Honestly one of my least favorite decks I've ever experienced in a game, "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"and I was the one piloting it and winning with it."},{"insert":"\n\nThe proof is in the pudding: playtest it and see how quickly things get gnarly. \n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3779633/when_the_library_has_diarrhea"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3779633/when_the_library_has_diarrhea"},{"insert":"\n\n\n\n"}]}
Edited 10/21/2023, 5:44:01 PM
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Mr_Wilson avatarMr_Wilson 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"I don't know how scary the deck actually is, but every time I pull out my Sen Triplets deck, I am the target of the table.\nIt includes 13 combos (which I thought was an appropriate number... 😲 ), most of which are infinite-something, and several are game-winning. \nAs always, I welcome criticism as long as it's constructive and kind.\nEnjoy!\n \n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5018677/sen_triplets_and_a_shedload_of_combos"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5018677/sen_triplets_and_a_shedload_of_combos"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 10/21/2023, 4:17:28 PM
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bongocat avatarbongocat 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"I plan to make my opponents lives absolutely miserable with this deck where you tax to the max and just make it so your opponents don't get to play. Here's the link "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5323463/the_irs"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5323463/the_irs"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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ZeratulMTG avatarZeratulMTG 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"My meanest deck is my version of the "},{"attributes":{"background":"rgba(242, 242, 242, 0.95)"},"insert":"Tergrid, God of Fright "},{"insert":"(Not CEDH) deck. I played it last Thursday and in turn 4 I had Tegrid and Memory Jar out and it was over for the rest.. the other players just hatted when I got 15 permanents that belonged to them.. They tried to kill Tegrid but i had "},{"attributes":{"background":"rgba(242, 242, 242, 0.95)"},"insert":"Kaya's Ghostform "},{"insert":"on it, so it was just frustrating. Next turn I won the game by burning and putting 20 poison counters 🤣, just horrible. But very fun FOR ME, I only celebrated internally and promised not to use it again🔥🔥🔥.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5682420/edh_zeratulmtg_public_1300_tergrid_god_of_fright"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5682420/edh_zeratulmtg_public_1300_tergrid_god_of_fright"},{"insert":"\n\n\n\n"}]}
Edited 10/21/2023, 2:05:54 PM
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kombojoe avatarkombojoe 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"Jon Irenicus, Shattered One in a deck I named \"I Know You're Hungy, Here You Go\". Essentially the idea is give my opponents my creatures and they are goaded and can't be sacrificed, but then I force them to sacrifice creatures. Additionally some of the creatures that I give them are not always the nicest to them. Creatures like \"Evil Eye of Orms-by-Gore\", \"Abyssal Persecutor\", and \"Archfiend of the Dross\" are in the deck. Every time I have played the deck, I get targeted hard for playing it.\n"}]}
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Sepatop avatarSepatop 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"As my first handmade deck I wanted to make sure nobody has cards and/or creatures to play. Therefore I built an absolutely annoying mono black deck built our Tinybones! While I may not win, I can make sure to ruin any deck at any power level by milling them down to the ground.\n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/5534299/big_ego_tiny_bones\n"}]}
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joeycon1 avatarjoeycon1 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"The scariest thing we all know is of course, being unable to play magic! So thats what this deck does. Mono-black hand-hate terrible terrible shenanigans. I am deeply sorry for what I have unleashed to you all. \n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5100002/little_man_make_u_discard_hand"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/5100002/little_man_make_u_discard_hand"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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Rothruindir avatarRothruindir 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"who doesn't love a rakdos go brrrr deck? this deck is heavily built around The Master, Multiplied and his ability to keep all those myriad, encore, and decayed tokens around, plus more!\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/5564932/myriad_of_masters\n"}]}
Edited 10/21/2023, 6:43:08 AM
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Boneless avatarBoneless 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"Saw this at 1:00 AM and it is now 2:00 AM and I am disgusted with myself. I knew as soon as I saw that you wanted to see decks that were \"scary\" to see on the board I wanted to do something with Hokori, Dust Drinker. But that wasn't enough of a pain to deal with, so I mixed in some blue with Grand Arbiter Augustin IV, just to make sure that my opponents are having no fun at all, and then went down the rabbit hole of terrible STAX pieces and niche combos that mess with the opponents on the board. And just to make it even worse, I added a majority of the mana pool off of artifacts, so the multiple creatures and artifacts that make it so my opponents can't use their lands, have hardly any effect on my side of the board, leaving me open to counterspell and STAX my way to victory.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5680634/lands_never_heard_of_them"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/5680634/lands_never_heard_of_them"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 10/21/2023, 6:16:37 AM
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Metalhead115 avatarMetalhead115 13 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"we all know who the best praetor is (hint: he's blue)\n\nfeaturing artifact fuckery, infinites, stax, urza, winter orb, and much much more.\n\nby the time they realize you're the problem you'll be countering everything they throw your way and showing them the true power of the progress engine.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4929930/jingitaxias"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/4929930/jingitaxias"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
Edited 10/21/2023, 5:58:52 AM
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