Deckbuilding Contest - October 2022

Jeremy avatarJeremy 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"\nHello brewers,"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nIt’s October, and it wouldn’t be the spookiest month of the year without another brand beating you over the head with Halloween theming. Details for this month’s "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.cardkingdom.com/"},"insert":"Card Kingdom"},{"insert":"-sponsored deckbuilding contest 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,"bold":true},"insert":"For October’s super spooky deckbuilding contest, construct a Commander-legal deck showcasing “tricks” and/or “treats”. What does that mean? No clue! Just make it interesting and be sure to explain your interpretation either in the deck’s description or with your submission. "},{"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."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Any unreleased cards spoiled during the contest’s duration are allowed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Silver-bordered and acorn cards, 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 the "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt/status/1581029567162380288?s=20&t=mnB1GVcoiLG5hFWh2ctBKQ"},"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, October 21, 2022"},{"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. 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, October 22, 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, October 25, 2022. 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 September’s winners! "},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1st Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/15139"},"insert":"Volbe"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2022874#Vesh_I-o_Second_Rise,_I_Need_to_Get_My_Story_Straight"},"insert":"BW Landfall"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2nd Place:  "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/user/127746"},"insert":"Menacing_Squirrel"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3278319#Ramses,_Millsassin_Lord"},"insert":"Ramses, Millsassin Lord"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3rd Place: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/user/145536"},"insert":"TevishSzat"},{"insert":" - "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3286192#Band_of_Butchers"},"insert":"Band of Butchers"},{"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 "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://twitter.com/archidekt"},"insert":"on Twitter"},{"insert":", or join our public "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://discord.gg/eZg3mvJd7v"},"insert":"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"}]}
Edited 10/14/2022, 9:10:24 PM
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larkaud avatarlarkaud 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3129901#Sheoldred's_Deadly_Group_Hug \nThe treats? My opponents are showered in blessed extra cards! The tricks? They have to suffer a smidge for all that card candy with their life total! \n"}]}
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Sethiebones avatarSethiebones 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3406605#Average_Beledros_:)\nMy personal favorite and best deck, its great getting hordes of tokens and sacing them for a fun treats and tricks ;) \n"}]}
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Bryce6993 avatarBryce6993 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3408418#Treats_for_Me!\nWe're getting all of the treats by making food tokens, and we're getting value by sacrificing them for more than just life gain! This deck is centered around a Hansel and Gretel vibe complete with hand selected lands that I felt encompassed the theme of being lost in the woods. \n"}]}
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Mornelith avatarMornelith 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3408492#Treat_Factory \nThe aim of this deck is to generate roughly ALL the \"Treats\" in the form of Clue/Food/Treasure tokens, using Academy Manufactor as well as the Commander Adrix and Nev, Twincasters as the main token acceleration. A few good Clone effects to copy Manufactor with, to speed up token generation. Lots more synergies within that I didn't mention, I hope you take a look and enjoy!\n"}]}
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HatefulHipster avatarHatefulHipster 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3317232#Skullbriar_Voltron\nSkullbriar doesn't lose counters. Make him big, and unblockable. Commander damage for all!\n"}]}
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MooGiGon avatarMooGiGon 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3409314#That's_Some_Nice_Looking_Candy_You've_Got_There\n\nPirate is a pretty typical Halloween costume, right? Well, this deck's big trick is that there's a secret Commander underneath that disguise: Neera, Wild Mage. \n\nPlaying up the pirate theme, this deck casts Neera in the role of the candy thieving bully. Using cards like Xanathar, Guild Kingpin, Stolen Strategy, and Etali, Primal Storm Neera nabs opponents' goodies to fuel her spell-swapping ability. \n\nMeanwhile, Sensei's Divining Top and Elemental Augury ensure that her every trick is rewarded with the perfect treat. Who knew that being the villain would taste oh so sweet?\n\n"}]}
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Kayto_Shields avatarKayto_Shields 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3405003#I_don't_want_you_to_play\nWell for the Trick its me tricking you into thinking you can play the game. As for treat well I heard salt goes well with sweets.\n"}]}
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oOBubblesOo avataroOBubblesOo 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/2649824#The_Nightmare_Before_Kreshmas\n\nAre you ready for a true nightmare? If so have a look at this truly terrifying testimony of tricks. Dont get to cocky playing this deck or you may end up in the grave yourself.\n"}]}
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HelenaBruh avatarHelenaBruh 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"My plan is simple (it's not). People love lands, right? What if I gave my opponents a bunch of 'em for free? But beware, for these treats have a trick to them. Using my commander, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer"}},{"insert":", I find a totally innocuous "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rootweaver Druid"}},{"insert":" and flicker it over and over. Surely my opponents would love two free lands? If they don't, I can always give them my own, thanks to my friend "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bazaar Trader"}},{"insert":". Or perhaps I'll borrow theirs and then give them back by bouncing and recasting "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Oblivion Sower"}},{"insert":" with an on-board "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Brooding Saurian"}},{"insert":". While all this is going on, surely my opponents wouldn't notice if I dropped a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Grand Abolisher"}},{"insert":" or a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ranger-Captain of Eos"}},{"insert":". Nothing spooky going on here...\n\nOh no! Looks like my opponents stepped in some "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Treacherous Terrain"}},{"insert":"! Or some "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Acidic Soil"}},{"insert":"! Or some... "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Spiteful Repossession"}},{"insert":"? "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Elturel Survivors"}},{"insert":"? Doesn't work quite as well for the bit, but whatever. Watch out parents, looks like people have been hiding b̵̧̊o̵̲͓͋́̈͜i̵̲̋̀l̴̜͚̔ͅǐ̵͙͎̞͛́ñ̷̟͉̙͌̆ǵ̸̫̣ ̷͚̺̻͆̄e̸̢̩̘̾a̶͇̥̝̽̓ŕ̷̳͙͗t̷͚̦̿ẖ̷̠͝ in kids' Halloween candy this year. \n\nAm I aware that Rootweaver Druid's ability is a may ability? Maybe... but it's not much of \"trick\" after the fact now is it?\n\nHope you enjoy: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3408736#This_Land_is_Your_Land"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3408736#This_Land_is_Your_Land"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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PugWalrus avatarPugWalrus 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"Just a totally normal sliver tribal deck...nothing to see here! https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3410867#Totally_legitimate_%22sliver%22_deck\n\nNo I'm not stealing all your creatures\n\n"}]}
Edited 10/15/2022, 9:10:50 PM
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cazick avatarcazick 17 months
{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3408783#Death_by_Life"},"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3408783#Death_by_Life"},{"insert":"\n\nThis deck is all about those treats. Everyone loves to eat snacks(food tokens), and they also give you life. Now its not a very good friend that does not share this life with his friends. The tricks are all in the life gain. You gain lots of life, you make your opponents gain lots of life, unfortunately all the life they gain is cursed and ends up taking away whatever they would have gained. \n"}]}
Edited 10/22/2022, 1:55:20 AM
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{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3410478#It's_Harvest_Time\nA great deck to rush out your opponents with an army of spooky scarecrows and deadly massacres that follow. \n"}]}
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Spectrar_Ghost avatarSpectrar_Ghost 17 months
{"ops":[{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3376733#Myra's_Wonderous_Attractions"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/3376733#Myra's_Wonderous_Attractions"},{"insert":"\n\nMyra has wonderous halloween fun! Within every attraction is a "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"treat"},{"insert":" for your senses, designed to "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"trick"},{"insert":" you into giving out your hard-earned cash. The "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Costume Shop"}},{"insert":" will make you stop and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Consider"}},{"insert":" whether you really need that hat, while the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Drop Tower"}},{"insert":" will make "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Time Stretch"}},{"insert":" into the distance. While not everyone makes a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mental Note"}},{"insert":" of where the bathrooms are so they can "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Empty the Warrens"}},{"insert":" , everyone will get so dizzy on the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Roller Coaster"}},{"insert":" it will set their "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Clockspinning"}},{"insert":" . Be cautious of the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bamboozling Beeble"}},{"insert":": while he seems trustworthy, it’s likely he’ll make "},{"insert":{"card-link":"An Offer You Can't Refuse"}},{"insert":" for that "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Millikin"}},{"insert":" you won. \n"}]}
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Kerkzoo avatarKerkzoo 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"https://www.archidekt.com/decks/3411382#Kharn_the_BeTREATer\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Khârn the Betrayer"}},{"insert":" Description in link.\n"}]}
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edgebright avataredgebright 17 months
{"ops":[{"insert":"So Kenrith the Kingmaker deck is my longest living deck because it is my favorite. It is not a group hug deck but it also doesn’t aim to win and is very political. Check out the description to learn more about this deck. It’s always fun to play and many people have mentioned how exciting it was to play against. \n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://archidekt.com/decks/712837#Kenrith,_The_King_Maker"},"insert":"https://archidekt.com/decks/712837#Kenrith,_The_King_Maker"},{"insert":"\n"}]}
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