Playmat: Art that Exemplifies Control/Blue/Countermagic
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Posted on July 4, 2015, 3:34 p.m. by ducttapedeckbox
I'm looking to purchase a playmat, and I'm deciding whether or not to have a custom one made. My question is twofold:
What are some pre-made playmats that scream blue/control/countermagic?
What are some cards that have art that scream blue/control/countermagic?
I want the art to be simple (maybe a land? was thinking Academy Ruins) but represent that I exclusively play control. I realize that I'll have to get permission from WoTC/artist to use the image, but I'll focus on that once I narrow down my options.
ducttapedeckbox says... #3
I was actually thinking of having "LOL, NO" written on it, Boza. If it was appropriate, it would be a different word before no that starts with F.
July 4, 2015 3:44 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #4
This is after a quick search on UltraPro's website. I'm sure that there's others out there as well.
July 4, 2015 3:45 p.m.
ducttapedeckbox says... #5
I saw the Keranos one, ThatJunkMage, and that's easily an option if I just want a pre-made one. Thanks!
July 4, 2015 3:47 p.m.
ABadMagicPlayer100 says... #6
Counterspell has some great art and screams control.
July 4, 2015 3:56 p.m.
MagicalHacker says... #7
MagicalHacker - List of All Counterspells would be a good place to start.
July 4, 2015 4:19 p.m.
If anybody knows where I can get a Counterspell (Duel Deck) playmat, please let me know :)
July 4, 2015 5:25 p.m.
ducttapedeckbox says... #9
I'm not sure about Keranos because I won't use him after this Standard (want to be relevant for Nekusar and UTron). Thoughts on this one?
July 4, 2015 5:32 p.m.
ducttapedeckbox says... #10
Inked Playmats is also 30% off today for July 4th.
July 4, 2015 5:35 p.m.
filledelanuit says... #11
You could also get Terese Nielsen's Force of Will playmat.
July 4, 2015 5:39 p.m.
fluffybunnypants says... #12
July 4, 2015 8:51 p.m.
ducttapedeckbox says... #13
I would get it if I was looking to spend more money :/ $55 is a bit much for a mat that might not see a lot of play.
July 4, 2015 8:56 p.m.
I regret not buying one at Grand Prix Providence two weeks ago, as I cannot for the life of me find any to buy online, but Scott M. Fischer had custom Kiora playmats he was selling for like $25.
Here's a pic of the art he used for the mat
July 4, 2015 10:07 p.m.
What do you guys think about the new Vendilion Clique playmat?
July 4, 2015 10:32 p.m.
ducttapedeckbox says... #16
I'm not fond of "busy" playmats (or playmeats, which my phone thinks is a word), so it wouldn't be for me. The art is really good, but I'd prefer something simpler. I ended up getting that tech one I posted above since it was among the cheapest I'd find a good playmat.
Boza says... #2
Don't be fancy - just a marine blue background with two white letters and a punctuation mark: "NO.".
If only they would print a counterspell with that flavor text, it would be perfect!
July 4, 2015 3:40 p.m.