Commander Competition!

Mellow_MCMellow_MC
edited November 6 in Just for Fun Contests
Hi guys! This is my second Competition/Tournament on the forums, and this one will be a bit different from my last one.

This competition, each competitor must make a 5 or less CMC legendary creature that is viable in the CEDH format. Then, create 1 or more cards that could work as combo pieces with that commander.

Rules: 
Please no infinite combos
Nothing greater than 5 cmc
All combo cards must also be 5 cmc or less

That's All! Have Fun Making Commanders Everyone!

Comments

  • Mellow_MCMellow_MC
    (Judging starts in 3 weeks, maybe longer if people don't submit stuff)
  • JadefireJadefire
    That's a pretty big commitment to create a set of four cards.  Not sure how much engagement there's going to be if people don't think they can do it all in that time.

    Are all three cards required to form one complete combo with the commander or is each of those cards supposed to be a standalone combo with the commander?
  • Mellow_MCMellow_MC
    It's really up to you. I will change the instructions, since I can agree that 4 cards is a big commitment.
  • Mellow_MCMellow_MC
    Hopefully 1 or more will make this competition more viable, sorry for any confusion or unhappiness at the requirements.
  • jpastorjpastor
    I was unable to find the time to create these cards on the new platform: the artwork alignment takes way too long for me. But I've got the cards made.

    Legendary Creature Design:

    Name: Kaedrix, Nexus Manipulator
    Cost: 1UR
    Type: Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
    Stats: 2/4
    Abilities:

    • Flash
    • Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, copy it. You may choose new targets for the copy. (The copy resolves immediately.)
    • 1UR, Exile an instant or sorcery card from your graveyard: Kaedrix gains hexproof until end of turn.

    Flavor Text:
    "The space between moments is where true power lies."

    Supporting Combo Piece Design:

    1. Name: Arcane Replicator
      Cost: 2
      Type: Artifact
      Abilities:

      • Whenever you copy an instant or sorcery spell, add one mana of any color to your mana pool.
      • T: Scry 1.

      Flavor Text:
      "A single spark becomes a storm in the hands of a true magician."

    2. Name: Hypnotic Convergence
      Cost: 1UU
      Type: Enchantment
      Abilities:

      • Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, scry 1.
      • Whenever you copy an instant or sorcery spell, draw a card.

      Flavor Text:
      "Knowledge flows endlessly through mirrored echoes."

    Explanation of Combo Mechanics

    The idea behind Kaedrix, Nexus Manipulator is to enhance spell-slinging strategies with efficient value generation through copying spells. This creates opportunities for synergistic plays without leaning into infinite combos.

    • Arcane Replicator: Generates mana as you copy spells, allowing you to sustain long chains of spells and enabling storm-like turns without a deterministic loop.
    • Hypnotic Convergence: Provides filtering and card draw, ensuring you can keep finding the next spell to cast and copy.

    Both pieces interact well with Kaedrix to support a strong, flexible game plan in CEDH, leveraging Kaedrix’s efficiency to create explosive turns without breaking balance.

  • Mellow_MCMellow_MC
    Very Cool Design!
  • Mellow_MCMellow_MC
    @jpastor ;
    When you change the frame of the card it should autoalign
  • jpastorjpastor
    Yeah, my art never does. It's always off.
  • Mellow_MCMellow_MC
    :disappointed:
  • JadefireJadefire
    https://mtgcardsmith.com/view/catriona-battle-preacher


    Accompanying combo pieces coming soon.
  • Mellow_MCMellow_MC
    Thanks for joining! Preciate it!
Sign In or Register to comment.