Let's Build A Modern Deck!

Challenges and Articles forum

Posted on Sept. 6, 2014, 7:59 p.m. by owenk2

It's nearing the Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir which is featuring the modern format. It seems to be an appropriate time for a deck construction contest. Here are the rules.

  1. Keep the deck under $200 at the TCGPlayer low.

  2. Include a sideboard.

  3. No netdecking! This ruins the fun of the challenge. I don't want to see a copied burn deck or anything along those line

  4. Don't take a deck like Naya Zoo and make it budget. This is a lame way to build a deck and is NOT creative. Decks will be judged not only on power level but alao creativity. I want to see homebrews.

Leave the decks in the comments down below and enjoy!

lookoutimscary says... #2

Ah, I have an idea i've been tossing around for a while It'll be up shortly!

September 6, 2014 8:10 p.m.

Programmer_112 says... #3

Here is my entry:


Temur Infect Playtest

Modern* Programmer_112

SCORE: 1 | 0 COMMENTS | 108 VIEWS

September 6, 2014 8:48 p.m.

owenk2 says... #4

I forgot to add to the thread that the results of the contest will be up on a new thread in the Challenges and Articles forum on Saturday, September 20 around 11 am US Eastern time. Check then for the results.

September 6, 2014 9:36 p.m.

Dalektable says... #5


Losing Friends On A Budget: TurboFog Playtest

Modern Dalektable

SCORE: 45 | 28 COMMENTS | 3869 VIEWS

Enjoy everyone.

September 6, 2014 10:10 p.m.

Frayace says... #6

here's mine:


Myrs Dance for Grapeshot Playtest

Modern* Frayace

SCORE: 39 | 21 COMMENTS | 2154 VIEWS

September 6, 2014 10:19 p.m.

squarelles says... #7

so, you guys thought you could win? tremble in fear!


I could mill you if I wanted Playtest

Modern squarelles

SCORE: 4 | 6 COMMENTS | 585 VIEWS

September 7, 2014 7:35 p.m.

derKochXXL says... #8

I don't know if this fits the bill, but it is something I came up with...



September 9, 2014 2:37 a.m.

nighthawk101 says... #9


I am worth eight goats (Modern) Playtest

Modern williamgp99

SCORE: 7 | 10 COMMENTS | 774 VIEWS

September 10, 2014 6:54 a.m.


Combo Elves Playtest

Modern Jack-King-of-Oreskos

SCORE: 0 | 0 COMMENTS | 20 VIEWS

September 13, 2014 12:37 p.m.

owenk2 says... #11

I decided to be lazy and not make a new thread. Here are your results:

Winner: Dalektable Runner Up: squarelles

September 20, 2014 7:02 p.m.

Dalektable says... #12

Sweet. I would've liked to see some games played out, did you do any playtesting per chance?

September 20, 2014 7:53 p.m.

I will point out that PT Khans of Tarkir will be Standard/Draft. PT Fate Reforged in February will be in the Modern format. I'll try to get my deck up soon.

September 20, 2014 8:14 p.m.

owenk2 says... #14

I did. Your deck Dalektable was amazing against any aggro that used creatures, and was great vs Burn post board. A control matchup may be tough- they don't run many creatures so the fog effects were weak and a lot depended on if they could keep up enough burn to keep Luminarch Ascension offline.

September 20, 2014 8:45 p.m.

squarelles says... #15

Woohoo! Thank you so much.

September 22, 2014 5:50 p.m.

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