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@opcode_6e The card works. Thanks for your entry!
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/deepwood-stalkers
and Corwinn is right, Decay seems very fun.
Here's one using Decay:
Wouldn't be quite the same
Thanks to @Tomigon for helping with balance.
Suffering is impossible to kill because the -1/-1 counter from persist will be removed as a state-based action as soon as it enters the battlefield due to rule 121.3:
121.3. If a permanent has both a +1/+1 counter and a -1/-1 counter on it, N +1/+1 and N -1/-1 counters are removed from it as a state-based action, where N is the smaller of the number of +1/+1 and -1/-1 counters on it. See rule 704.
Besides, there are lots of other ways to remove it from the battlefield, like exiling for example. Or, if you're really determined, you can just put enough -1/-1 counters on it to destroy it, rendering the persist useless.
The end of today! Sorry if it is too early. Actually I don't know which one deadline means. Hahaha. Tell me if I'm doing it wrong!
I'll announce the winners in a few days. But the next one will be opened after this deadline if Corwinnn is ready.
Another pterosaur, which I should show @Feyamius: http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/pterosaur-sky-hunter.
I think you forgot to shuffle after searching. Hahaha
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Honorable mentions
@Feyamius's Contagious cards.
This is one of them: http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/carrier-of-madness?list=user
^I'm really glad that this challenge inspired him to make a new mechanic! It looks very interesting.!
@TrippleBoggey3 's Pterosaurs
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/fish-seeking-pterosaur?list=user
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/pterosaur-sky-hunter?list=user
^I like the rewording of Low-flying. But other ability doesn't go well with it. If an defending player want to block Pterosaur, his or her life would be very low. If so, you would probably want to attack normally with flying.
"Slayer of Heroes" by @Connor2001
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/slayer-of-heroes-1?list=user
^Very cool character! But the card is a bit weak. 7 mana mythic creature should be a finisher size, but people wouldn't choose so much expensive(cmc) creature for a commander. And I don't think this Hydra kills so many legendaries. Players simply don't cast legendaries until they get rid of this Hydra. Maybe adding black on this creature and making killing ability as a ETB would be nice.
"Seraph of Surrender" by @saveria201
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/seraph-of-surrender-1?list=user
^The wording need a bit more work, but I really like how its abilities telling the flavor!
"Arcbound Slagwalker" by @opcode_6e
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/arcbound-slagwalker?list=user
^Decay + modular is a fun idea!
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- 5th place
"Plaguewing Pegasus" by @Monty
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/plaguewing-pegasus?list=user
^This uses 3 mechanics on a single card! Actually we don't know how powerful toxin ability cards can be. As @TrippleBoggey3 mentioned, toxin is a "special condition" one. Unless we know how many toxin cards Magic the Gathering has, we can't estimate the power of toxic counters. Mill in mono white is off color pie. But I like how you put those abilities together. This surely makes the choice of Low-flying interesting.
- 4th place
"Smoldering Blaze" by @kltmtg29
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/smoldering-blaze?list=user
^I really like this version of Immolate! If this card is a bit more stronger, it could be in top 3. I don't think opponents block this creature. 4 mana power 2 creature is weak. And immolate ability only works when the creature deals damage to creatures.
- 3rd place!
"Fading Nightmare" by @seaspray4TF3
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/fading-nightmare?list=user
^Very nice balancing!
- 2nd place!!
"Deepwood Stalkers" by @Flatfish
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/deepwood-stalkers?list=user
^Skulk and triggered ability uses Decay mechanic very well!
- 1st place!!!
"Luring Slith" by @Animist
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/luring-slith
^One thing we need to think about when we use Low flying is what the creature can have when it is on the ground. Animist came up with lure ability. And Slith ability makes it more fun. If it gained enough power, it can become a predator. I like how the reminder text is reworded, and card balance seem good. Flying in green is very rare, but Low-flying can be a thing. Only problem I can find in this card is this lure doesn't look so delicious to eat. But that is only my taste of art and appetite. Congrats!
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Thanks to all participants! As always it was really fun to host this challenge. There are many more cards that I want to mention, but I have to stop here otherwise I'll be mentioning all 48 entries. If you want my feedbacks on your cards, feel free to send me PM or reply to any of my disquss comments.
Thanks again!
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/mechanics-3?list=set&set=9302
You can choose a custom mechanic from here to use in Mechanix challenge - Seven.
@Animist
You can also show me a new custom mechanic for Mechanix challenge - Seven if you want.
Send me PM!