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Hello, everyone.
In Strixhaven, there's a mechanic called Magecraft ("Whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery, [effect]." I found it interesting, and it reminded me of another mechanic called Spell Mastery ("If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, [effect]." Here are examples of each:
My challenge to you is to make cards using either mechanic, or both if you feel like it. This contest will ideally end at on June 7th, with wiggle room depending on interest.
Rewards
1st: 5 favorites and a follow
2nd: 4 favorites
3rd: 3 favorites
Runner-ups: 1 favorite
Everyone: Feedback for all your entries (hopefully)
Rules
Up to five entries in total for each cardsmith
Up to two old cards allowed
In Strixhaven, there's a mechanic called Magecraft ("Whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery, [effect]." I found it interesting, and it reminded me of another mechanic called Spell Mastery ("If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, [effect]." Here are examples of each:
My challenge to you is to make cards using either mechanic, or both if you feel like it. This contest will ideally end at on June 7th, with wiggle room depending on interest.
Rewards
1st: 5 favorites and a follow
2nd: 4 favorites
3rd: 3 favorites
Runner-ups: 1 favorite
Everyone: Feedback for all your entries (hopefully)
Rules
Up to five entries in total for each cardsmith
Up to two old cards allowed
This discussion has been closed.
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I decided I wanted to try and get Magecraft on a spell, and have Spell Mastery there too. Technically it has a Spell Mastery ability, but using the keyword took up too much space.
https://mtgcardsmith.com/view/amateur-pyromancer
heres my entry
@pstmdrn
I think this is a good start, but I feel it’s a little cheap for a counterspell, and in the “spell mastery” section, I would have out “1 damage” instead of “one damage”. Still, a good idea for a red/blue counterspell.
@KorandAngels
I enjoy this card. I’d say that you could shorten the first ability’s sentence to “…exile it instead.” I also think the spell mastery ability is more of a red/black ability, since green/black does more with gaining life than losing it. Still, a fair enough card, if a little strong stat-wise.
@NicoStoner
There are a few instances where you refer to this card as “Museum Curator” instead of “Solomon, Museum Curator”. I enjoy the Lorehold flavor, but the spell mastery ability seems very overpowered for the ability, especially for an uncommon creature.
@Void_Retainer
This is an interesting Act of Treason reimagining. I’m not sure if I’d have put the {2}{r} ability on the bottom, but I think it’s a good way of keeping the card on the battlefield. I think if that ability were activated only as a sorcery, it would be a little better.
@ThePhantomJoker
I like this card. It makes Adventures easier, and has a simple magecraft ability that works off casting them. I feel like this would work as a White or Green/White card, but this version is still good.
This is a cool card. It’s a destroy card with an amass effect tacked on. Personally, I think it might cost a little more or be either an amass 1 or have only one opponent lose life.
@Void_Retainer ;
This card is good. I think the first ability should have two sentences instead of one, but it’s still good. I also like the spell mastery ability, although it might be a little overpowered depending on how it’s playtested.
@WarriorCatInAHat
This is a cool land destruction card. It reminds me of Chandra’s Fury. I think this card could be {3}{r}{r} instead of {4}{r}{r}. I’m not sure if the spell mastery ability fits or not, but I think it’s interesting.
@JadeFire
I like this card. It’s simple, and works with some Strixhaven abilities. I think it could just be red/blue, since it works well with Prismari stuff, but I still like this.
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This isn’t a bad card. I think it’s a little overcosted, and there’s one or two minor grammar error, but I think it’s a good enchantment.
I think this is a fairly good card. The first ability is a little oddly-worded, and the spell mastery ability technically doesn’t count as spell mastery, but I still like this as the front side of a card. I also think its stats are a little high.
This is probably your weakest card here in this contest. There are a few grammar errors, and the magecraft ability is incomplete.
This is a pretty good burn spell. The only real thing is that this could probably be an uncommon card instead of a rare. As an aside, are all of these for a specific character or story you're making?
@Aggroman
This card is interesting. I like how you did your best to include both abilities on the card. Now, I’m sure there’s a way to cut down on some of the words, but that’s really the only thing I have about this card.
@Zaheer_The_Grim
While I like the card, I think that its ability is more red/blue instead of blue/green. I also thin the spell mastery should read “…shuffle up to three cards you control in exile” instead of what’s there. Still, fun card, and I’m sure there’s a deck one could build around it.
@samconsumepie
The only real feedback I have for this card is that I feel like it could be 1R instead of 2R, since its spell mastery has a drawback.
First the honorable mentions: Insufferable Know-It-All by @Jadefire and Amateur Pyromancer by @samconsumespie. Both of you guys get a favorite on a card of your choice.
Next, the third place winner is: Twilight's Rait by @Void_Retainer. You get a favorite on three cards of your choice.
The second place winner is: Ruthless Pitscorch by @Tonysparks. You get a favorite on four cards of your choice.
And finally, the first place winner is: Adredrin, Mage Wanderer by @ThePhantomJoker. You get a favorite on five cards of your choice and a follow.
Many thanks to everyone who entered! It's always fun to see what you guys came up with, and I hope you enjoyed this challenge.
I would like 2 of my favorites to go into your favorite hero or villain in my Fabled Heroes or Nightmarish tyrants set.
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The other 2 favorites can go to any cards you like in my page.
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Congratulations to the winners!
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I'm grateful for the first place!