Jeremy 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"\nHello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis month’s "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardkingdom.com/"},"insert":"Card Kingdom"},{"insert":"-sponsored deckbuilding contest may involve the trickiest deck restriction we’ve set yet! Inspired by a "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://edhrec.com/articles/single-combat-hapax-magic-a-true-singleton-format/"},"insert":"recent article"},{"insert":" on EDHREC by "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/mtg_ds"},"insert":"MtGDS"},{"insert":", “Hapax” Commander involves building an EDH deck only using cards that have never been reprinted. This means many of the format’s staples like Sol Rings, Command Tower, and Arcane Signet are not permissible. In theory, this should lead to some pretty interesting lists. 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 August’s deckbuilding contest, brew a Commander/EDH legal deck only using cards that have never been reprinted in paper. This restriction applies to the Commander(s) as well, but not to basic lands. To easily find cards that fit this requirement, you can add "},{"attributes":{"color":"#a10000"},"insert":"((st:promo and papersets<=2) or papersets=1)"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":" to your Scryfall syntax searches."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nA few notes:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Multiple printings within the same set (such as showcase or extended art frames) do not prevent you from using a card in your deck."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Cards on The List count as having been reprinted. Sorry!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"You can also use ((st:promo and papersets<=2) or papersets=1) in the filter at the top of the deck page to show all of the cards that meet the prompt’s requirement. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Syntax searches using ((st:promo and papersets<=2) or papersets=1) are not necessary, but will probably take you less time than manually checking cards to see if they’ve been reprinted. Ultimately, your brewing methodology is up to you so long as your deck satisfies the prompt!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"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 are allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Silver-bordered, while cool, are not allowed. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Digital-only cards (such as those designed for the Alchemy format on Arena) are not allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Strictly one deck submitted per user."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nReply to either this newspost or "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt/status/1560654937834803201?s=20&t=_nHy4CLvoXJYbnu0U0cDPA"},"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 9:00pm ET (UTC -4, currently) on "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Friday, August 26, 2022"},{"insert":". Only one submission per user!\n\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, August 27, 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 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 Twitter or email (depending on where they submitted) regarding their winnings following the conclusion of the poll by Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Please note, you must have a Card Kingdom account in order to receive your winnings. It's quick and free-- register here 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 July’s winners! "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1st Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/24961"},"insert":"MrSmileyPants"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://t.co/yeNx698qWL"},"insert":"Pirate \"Storm\""},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/51049"},"insert":"Remarkable"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://t.co/ec4aIigTBh"},"insert":"Lae'zel Energy"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/5795"},"insert":"wade42"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://t.co/V5Z0EMbPrV"},"insert":"Slimefoot Infect"},{"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, reach out on Twitter, or join our public Discord server. We look forward to seeing what you all come up with! \n\nThe Archidekt Team\n\n"}]}
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HelenaBruh 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Question: would something like the Japanese Pro Tour promo of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kaya the Inexorable"}},{"insert":" count as a different set reprint? Kind of a weird edge case. Thanks!\n"}]}
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HelenaBruh 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Follow up niche question: does Innistrad Double Feature mean every card in Midnight Hunt and Crimson Vow is invalid for this challenge?\n"}]}
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HelenaBruh 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"\tFor this contest, I present a Mardu Legends Matter deck with the soon-to-be-released "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dihada, Binder of Wills"}},{"insert":" at the helm. This deck aims to utilize Dihada's ability to protect attackers with her +2 ability in order to generate value off legendary creatures with powerful attack triggers. It of course includes the trigger doubler himself, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Isshin, Two Heavens as One"}},{"insert":", with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Search for Glory"}},{"insert":" available as a tutor, as well as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lithoform Engine"}},{"insert":", which can be grabbed by either search or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Vexing Puzzlebox"}},{"insert":", which gets to double as a mana rock in this brew. Puzzlebox can also get us "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Luxior, Giada's Gift"}},{"insert":", which prevents Dihada from losing loyalty to attacks, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Avacyn's Memorial"}},{"insert":", which serves as a reasonable alternative to its reprinted namesake, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heroes' Podium"}},{"insert":", which gives our team a huge buff and serves as an outlet for an extensive ramp package, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thran Temporal Gateway"}},{"insert":" to help cheat things out or avoid countermagic, and even the ever-popular "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Helm of the Host"}},{"insert":". Many of the legendary creatures in this deck produce tokens on attack, including the surprise legendary "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hanweir, the Writhing Township"}},{"insert":". This army can be taken advantage of with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Strixhaven Stadium"}},{"insert":" to bury our opponents quickly and effectively. The deck has no shortage of card draw to supplement Dihada's -3 ability should we decide to beeline for our devastating ultimate. If we do decide to use the -3 more often, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bennie Bracks, Zoologist"}},{"insert":" will draw us a card every time we hit a Treasure. The deck also has plenty of anthem effects such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Márton Stromgald"}},{"insert":" to ensure that we can end things quickly via the conventional means of combat damage.\n\n\tAs a huge bonus, I made the shocking discovery that "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger"}},{"insert":" has never been reprinted in paper. If the rest of the deck isn't enough, this card can pretty much win on its own. I'll spare any readers any more lengthy "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Deep Analysis"}},{"insert":" this time and end my explanation for this deck here.\n\nEnjoy! "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3133983#Willbinder_(Not_to_be_Confused_with_Willbender)"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3133983#Willbinder_(Not_to_be_Confused_with_Willbender)"},{"insert":"\n\nEdit: They just dropped Dihada's precon list and it has some unfortunate reprints. I will need to make some edits. :(\n\nEdit 2: Fixed the list. Lost some bangers including "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heroes' Podium"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Urza's Ruinous Blast"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Primevals' Glorious Rebirth"}},{"insert":" among others but I still believe in the list :)\n"}]}
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Jeremy 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Oof, hadn't considered the extra challenge during spoiler season. Good catch!\n"}]}
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Banboozle22 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3136304#Borborygmos_Enraged_with_no_reprints \n"}]}
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SpaceBacon 20 months{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3136720#Hapatra_One-Hit_Wonders"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3136720#Hapatra_One-Hit_Wonders"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons"}},{"insert":" seemed like a really good fit for this contest considering -1/-1 counters don't see all that many printings anyways. Aside from a few random inclusions in Mystery Booster/The List (sadly, no "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Triumph of the Hordes"}},{"insert":" here), most of Hapatra's good synergy cards are things from Lorwyn/Shadowmoor block that haven't seen the light of day in "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"a"},{"attributes":{"color":"var(--color)","italic":true},"insert":"ges. "},{"attributes":{"color":"var(--color)"},"insert":"The only thing this deck is really hurting on is ramp, but since the commander costs 2 mana it's not the end of the world. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Chain of Smog"}},{"insert":" + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Witherbloom Apprentice"}},{"insert":" combo was included because why not (and both cards were in the pool of available cards anyways).\n"}]}
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mindflare77(Uncommon Patron)
20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Ohabi Caleria isn't in the database yet, so I've doubled up on Lady Caleria instead as the commander (she'll be part of the 99 once Ohabi's available). \n\nhttps://www.archidekt.com/decks/3138283#August_Deckbuilding_Challenge\n\nWanted to take a first pass at trying to make use of the constant untapping ability coming from Ohabi with all of the archers, and I think there's enough here to at least be competitive with similarly powered decks (like others in the contest, maybe).\n"}]}
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MizuMakes 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3138181#Slippery_Elves\n\nOh yeah, it's elf time\n"}]}
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YTTS 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3137079#Rebbec+_Slurrk_Artifact_Creatures+Tokens+Counters\n"}]}
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Jeremy 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Hey! Just wanted to reach out to make sure you got our email about being a finalist. It was sent to the email you have associated with your Archidekt account. \n"}]}
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MooGiGon 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"For your consideration, I present "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3139420#Zaxara's_X-clusive_X-travaganza"},"insert":"Zaxara's X-clusive X-travaganza"},{"insert":". As might be expected, X-spells are the name of the game for this deck, but with the single printing restriction, the deck leans away from the traditional splashy x-spells and into a grindier plan that emphasizes board wipes, targeted removal, tap effects, mass damage/life loss, and a touch of mill. With these effects stripping opponents' resources away, the deck looks to close out the game through a combination of attrition & Hydra beats.\n"}]}
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TevishSzat 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3139397#Ayesha's_Unique_Creations\n\nAyesha takes pride in her craftsmanship, and never makes the same artifact twice. With 55 artifacts in the deck and the ability to cast Mana Severance, Ayesha should keep the hits rolling as she gears up and swings away. Though not inclined to take such pedestrian choices as Lightning Greaves she's got the mana, she's got the power, and she has some surprisingly spicy tools to load up her topdecks, access her toys, and keep powering forward.\n"}]}
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Suyolak 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Ayesha's Donation Drive - https://archidekt.com/decks/3136918#Ayesha's_Donation_Drive_(August_Contest_Entry)\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer"}},{"insert":" is a really interesting new way to do Equipment Voltron, getting lots of card advantage off their first ability while continuing to pump them up. Without key equipment reprints, however, you've got a bit of a challenge. For this challenge, I wanted to give some shine to underappreciated equipment-matters cards. In addition, to fuel Ayesha's second ability, which gives unblockable if an opponent controls enough artifacts, I tossed in every eligible "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Jinxed Ring"}},{"insert":" style effect, along with some detrimental artifacts like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rust Elemental"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bronze Bombshell"}},{"insert":" and cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cultural Exchange"}},{"insert":" to make sure opponents have artifacts, just maybe not the ones they wanted. :)\n"}]}
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Gamerplex007 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"I'm sorry but this month's winners didn't even follow the prompt and still won. 1st place and 2nd place both used cards with multiple reprints. ie. Command Tower, Fire Diamond, Negate, Mind Stone, etc. I find that choosing these as winners ruins all spirit in this competition.\n"}]}
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Jeremy 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"The winners listed at the end of this article are from July. This thread is announcing August's contest which runs until this upcoming Friday. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/news/2998264/1"},"insert":"July's prompt"},{"insert":" had brewers making decks using the rarity proportions of a draft booster pack. \n"}]}
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abellariana 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3141027#Mono_blue_colors_matter Here's my submission. Its a Blind Seer deck that utilizes the ability to change colors of cards to manipulate the board with color specific counterspells and protection. \n"}]}
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SyrMyrius 20 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Men these are the facts as I understand. One! I am the prettiest dragon! Two! Red Deck wins!\n\nAn idea almost as old as magic itself fuels this. Red Deck Wins. Grenzo and the most fun red cards I could find and jammed em together. its probably not gonna win but RDW always deserves a shot\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/3137592#Red._Deck._Wins. \n"}]}
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