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My friends and I have been on the trash magic journey for a while now and I recently finished my amonkhet bolas deck (old bolas with all the cool bolas cards from amonkhet and war of the spark). And that got me a hankering to make something else themey.
Anyone got suggestions for the coolest most flavorful background pairing for a total heap of junk?
Anyone got suggestions for the coolest most flavorful background pairing for a total heap of junk?
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Well, if you are looking for flavor, Master Chef is going to be the best background possible.
Maybe paired with Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody since she appears to be in that business based on her art.
Maybe paired with Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody since she appears to be in that business based on her art.
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Phage | Braids | Kiku | Yawgmoth | Chandra | Jin-Gitaxias | Sakashima the Impostor I Rilsa Rael | Eloise | Killian | Liesa | Nalia de'Arnise | Zara | Kotori | Hanna | Nahiri | Risona | Gisela, Blade of Goldnight | Abomination of Llanowar | Pharika | Mina & Denn | Chromium, The Mutable
Phage | Braids | Kiku | Yawgmoth | Chandra | Jin-Gitaxias | Sakashima the Impostor I Rilsa Rael | Eloise | Killian | Liesa | Nalia de'Arnise | Zara | Kotori | Hanna | Nahiri | Risona | Gisela, Blade of Goldnight | Abomination of Llanowar | Pharika | Mina & Denn | Chromium, The Mutable
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void_nothing Undersea Emperor
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Not for nothing, but that pairing also suggests a particular deck and is very synergistic!Ruiner wrote: ↑1 year agoWell, if you are looking for flavor, Master Chef is going to be the best background possible.
Maybe paired with Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody since she appears to be in that business based on her art.
Psst, check the second page of Custom Card Contests & Games! Because of the daily contests, a lot of games fall down to there.
The greatest (fake) pro wrestling on the internet - Collaborative Create-A-Booster - My random creations (updated regularly)
Important Facts: Colorless is not a color, Wastes is not a land type, Changeling is not a creature type
The greatest (fake) pro wrestling on the internet - Collaborative Create-A-Booster - My random creations (updated regularly)
Important Facts: Colorless is not a color, Wastes is not a land type, Changeling is not a creature type
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TheGildedGoose HONK HONK
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Hard to get more flavorful than that.Ruiner wrote: ↑1 year agoWell, if you are looking for flavor, Master Chef is going to be the best background possible.
Maybe paired with Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody since she appears to be in that business based on her art.
Alora, Merry Thief + Criminal Past suggests a very particular deck as well.
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TheAmericanSpirit Supreme Dumb Guy
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I really like Wilson, Refined Grizzly and Popular Entertainer. It gives me circus-bear-gone-rogue vibes and I dig 'em.
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I should specify that actively questionable utility for playing with absolute garbage is desirable but some very nice ideas so far .
I can't help but wonder if the cards are a little too strong to play but maybe I can just think of really a weak ways to take advantage.
I can't help but wonder if the cards are a little too strong to play but maybe I can just think of really a weak ways to take advantage.
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void_nothing Undersea Emperor
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This is... genuinely one of the funniest decks you could build.TheAmericanSpirit wrote: ↑1 year agoI really like Wilson, Refined Grizzly and Popular Entertainer. It gives me circus-bear-gone-rogue vibes and I dig 'em.
Psst, check the second page of Custom Card Contests & Games! Because of the daily contests, a lot of games fall down to there.
The greatest (fake) pro wrestling on the internet - Collaborative Create-A-Booster - My random creations (updated regularly)
Important Facts: Colorless is not a color, Wastes is not a land type, Changeling is not a creature type
The greatest (fake) pro wrestling on the internet - Collaborative Create-A-Booster - My random creations (updated regularly)
Important Facts: Colorless is not a color, Wastes is not a land type, Changeling is not a creature type
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant and Criminal Past. Don't forget to include Murder, Murderous Betrayal, Larceny, False Prophet, the Portal Second Age printing of Vengeance, A bunch of cards with extort, and Corrupt. It's a shame that Duplicity is outside of the color identity.
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void_nothing Undersea Emperor
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Wow that's even funnier. Whew.Igzex wrote: ↑1 year agoLulu, Loyal Hollyphant and Criminal Past. Don't forget to include Murder, Murderous Betrayal, Larceny, False Prophet, the Portal Second Age printing of Vengeance, A bunch of cards with extort, and Corrupt. It's a shame that Duplicity is outside of the color identity.
Psst, check the second page of Custom Card Contests & Games! Because of the daily contests, a lot of games fall down to there.
The greatest (fake) pro wrestling on the internet - Collaborative Create-A-Booster - My random creations (updated regularly)
Important Facts: Colorless is not a color, Wastes is not a land type, Changeling is not a creature type
The greatest (fake) pro wrestling on the internet - Collaborative Create-A-Booster - My random creations (updated regularly)
Important Facts: Colorless is not a color, Wastes is not a land type, Changeling is not a creature type
This sir is the sort of comedy gold I'm looking forIgzex wrote: ↑1 year agoLulu, Loyal Hollyphant and Criminal Past. Don't forget to include Murder, Murderous Betrayal, Larceny, False Prophet, the Portal Second Age printing of Vengeance, A bunch of cards with extort, and Corrupt. It's a shame that Duplicity is outside of the color identity.
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Gentle Giant It's all jank, always has been
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Was reminded of Gut, True Soul Zealot by seeing @3drinks' new deck. You could make a Sweeney Todd deck with Master Chef: include citizen cards, or cute animals, Butcher's Cleaver...
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Decklists:
A boy and his dog: an adventure (Rograkh & Yoshimaru) | Storytelling, Jank, Cute
Averna, Roulette Croupier: Cascade Chaos | Cascade, Chaos, Group Choices
The Ur-Dragon Tribal Tribal | Randomized Batches, Diverse, Quirky
Zirda, Patron Goddess of Trash Artisanry | Trash for Treasure, Artifact Aristocrats, low-powered
Decklists:
A boy and his dog: an adventure (Rograkh & Yoshimaru) | Storytelling, Jank, Cute
Averna, Roulette Croupier: Cascade Chaos | Cascade, Chaos, Group Choices
The Ur-Dragon Tribal Tribal | Randomized Batches, Diverse, Quirky
Zirda, Patron Goddess of Trash Artisanry | Trash for Treasure, Artifact Aristocrats, low-powered