It's a multicolor(...ish) month here at the MCC! Not much else to explain, the challenges should be self-explanatory.
Main Challenge: Design a creature card with hybrid mana in its cost. Subchallenge 1: Your card does NOT have flying. Subchallenge 2: Your card has a converted mana cost between 3 and 5, inclusive.
If you have questions about the challenge, please post in the MCC discussion thread. Best of luck!
Hybrid mana can mean normal two-color hybrid, monocolor hybrid/twobrid, and Phyrexian mana.
Design Deadline: All submissions are to be final and submitted by April 6th 11:59 PM EST
Judging Deadline: All judgements are to be final and completed by April 9th 11:59 PM EST
Design - (X/3) Appeal: Do the different player psychographics (Timmy/Johhny/Spike) have a use for the card? (X/3) Elegance: Is the card easily understandable at a glance? Do all the flavor and mechanics combined as a whole make sense?
Development - (X/3) Viability: How well does the card fit into the color wheel? Does it break or bend the rules of the game? Is it the appropriate rarity? (X/3) Balance: Does the card have a power level appropriate for contemporary constructed/limited environments without breaking them? Does it play well in casual and multiplayer formats? Does it create or fit into a deck/archetype? Does it create an oppressive environment?
Creativity - (X/3) Uniqueness: Has a card like this ever been printed before? Does it use new mechanics, ideas, or design space? Does it combine old ideas in a new way? Overall, does it feel “fresh”? (X/3) Flavor: Does the name seem realistic for a card? Does the flavor text sound professional? Do all the flavor elements synch together to please Vorthos players?
Polish - (X/3) Quality: Points deducted for incorrect spelling, grammar, and templating. (X/2) *Main Challenge: Was the main challenge satisfied? Was it approached in a unique or interesting way? Does the card fit the intent of the challenge? (X/2) Subchallenges: One point awarded per satisfied subchallenge condition.
Total: X/25
*An entry with 0 points here is subject to disqualification.
A reminder to everyone: In the MCC, putting rarity on cards is mandatory! If you don't put a rarity on your card, expect huge deductions in both Viability AND Quality.
Also, you should format your text cards accordingly to the forum rules (see the "this formatting looks best" spoiler in the linked OP). Again, expect deductions in Quality otherwise.
Gravity Weaver2(R/G)(R/G)
Creature - Elemental Spider(U)
Flash, reach
When Gravity Weaver enters the battlefield, target creature loses flying until end of turn.
2/4
Midnight Regis 1(W/B)
Creature - Spirit (U)
Flash
Creatures blocked by Midnight Regis have base toughness 1. From atop thrones carved of ice, the royal souls of Nachia challenge their usurpers.
1/2
Arcane Scrivener(U/R)(U/R)
Creature — Human Wizard (U)
Prowess
Sacrifice Arcane Scrivener: Return target instant or sorcery card with converted mana cost less than or equal to Arcane Scrivener's power from your graveyard to your hand.
0/3
(22 Total) - October 2014; December 2014; January 2015; April 2015; June 2015; August 2015; September 2015; November 2015; December 2015(T); January 2016; March 2016(T); April 2016; June 2016; October 2016; December 2016(T); February 2017; April 2017; December 2017; November 2018(T); January 2019; April 2019; June 2019
(8 Total) - May 2015; May 2016; June 2016; August 2016; October 2016; December 2016; October 2017; May 2019
(7 Total) - September 2015; October 2015; January 2016; March 2016; April 2016; July 2016(T); March 2019(T)
Thundering Rowser2(R/G)(R/G)(R/G)
Creature - Elemental Avatar (M)
Haste
Whenever Thundering Rowser attacks, you may have it fight target creature you don't control.
At the beginning of your upkeep, put an awakening counter on Thundering Rowser. Then, up to X target lands you control become copies of it until end of turn, where X is the number of awakening counters on it.
4/3
Hey, I'm back! I've had serious real life issues in the last few months, on multiple fronts all at the same time. I don't remember another year beginning so badly for me before, but now I think I'm starting to see a feeble light at the end of the tunnel. I've been able to fix some of those issues, but I have more to fix and not everything depends on my will. At least, I feel like designing some Magic cards again.
Prolific Mutant2(G/U)(G/U)
Creature — Beast Mutant (M) GU: Prolific Mutant gains flying and trample until end of turn.
Whenever Prolific Mutant deals combat damage to a player, draw a card, then create a token that’s a copy of Prolific Mutant. “The experiment produced an unexpected genetic mutation that made the subject able to grow wings at will and replicate at an unprecedented speed.”
—Simic research notes
3/3
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MCC - Winner (6): Oct 2014, Apr Nov 2017, Jan 2018, Apr Jun 2019 || Host (15): Dec 2014, Apr Jul Aug Dec 2015, Mar Jul Aug Oct 2016, Feb Jul 2017, Jun Nov 2018, Feb Jul 2019 (last one here) || Judge (34): every month from Nov 2014 to Nov 2016 except Oct 2015, every month from Feb to Jul 2017 except Apr 2017, then Oct 2017, May Jun Nov 2018, Feb Jul 2019 (last one here) CCL - Winner (3): Jul 2016 (tied with Flatline), May 2017, Jul 2019 (last one here) || Host (5): Feb 2015, Mar Apr May Jun 2016 DCC - Winner (1): Mar 2015 (tied with Piar) || Host (3): May Oct 2015, Jan 2016
• The two public custom sets I've been part a part of the design team for: "Brotherhood of Ormos" - Blog post with all info - set thread - design skeleton / card list || "Extinctia: Homo Evanuit" - Blog post with all info - set thread - card list spreadsheet
• "The Lion's Lair", my article series about MTG and custom card design in particular. Latest article here. Here is the article index.Rather outdated by now, and based on the old MCC rubric, but I'm leaving this here for anybody that might be interested anyway.
• My only public attempt at being a writer: the story of my Leonin custom planeswalker Jeff Lionheart. (I have a very big one that I'm working on right now but that's private for now, and I don't know if I will ever actually publish it, and I also have ideas for multiple future ones, including one where I'm going to reprise Jeff.)
Radga Zealot(R/W)(R/W)(W/B)(W/B)
Creature - Ogre Warrior {R}
Double strike
When Radga Zealot dies, if it was attacking, destroy all creatures. The Radga Legion strikes swift, true, and without mercy.
2/2
Fate Exemplar1(G/W)
Creature - Human Citizen (U) (G/W): Put a +1/+1 counter on Fate Exemplar. Activate this ability only any time you could cast a sorcery and if your opponent controls a creature with power greater that Fate Exemplar.
1/2
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"Over time, all trips end up in the same place, at home."
Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade1(B/G)(B/G)
Creature - Elf Rogue {R} T: Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade deals 1 damage to any target.
Whenever a creature enters the battlefield, untap Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade. Blades as the ready, they stand as the first line of defense to the Gilt-Leaf woods.
1/2
Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade1(B/G)(B/G)
Creature - Elf Rogue {R} T: Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade deals 1 damage to target creature or player.
Whenever a creature enters the battlefield, untap Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade. Blades as the ready, they stand as the first line of defense to the Gilt-Leaf woods.
1/2
Dreadgorger2(W/B)(W/B)
Creature - Horror {R} 1(W/B)(W/B), T: Starting with you, each player chooses target permanent other than Dreadgorger. Exile all permanents chosen this way.
When Dreadgorger leaves the battlefield, return each permanent exiled by it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
3/3
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GENERATION 12: The first time you see this, copy and paste it into your sig and add 2 to the generation. social experiment.
My Namesake: Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.
Voga, Nyxswimmer1(W/U)
Legendary Enchantment Creature - Merfolk (Mythic Rare)
Whenever another creature you control becomes the target of a spell or ability with a single target, you may exile Voga, Nyxswimmer and that creature. If you do, return to the battlefield tapped under their owner's control at the beginning of the next end step. "Nyx is just another ocean to navigate. Let me show you."
1/1
Ashira, Souls Seeker2(W/B)(W/B)
Legendary Creature - Human Cleric (Mythic)
When Ashira, Souls Seeker enters the battlefield, each player chooses a number. Then, each player returns each creature card with converted mana cost equal to the chosen numbers from from their graveyard to the battlefield. "I do not trust the Angels of Salvation nor the Demons of the Court to do justice with the Guilty. Only those powerful beings who calls themselves 'planeswalkers' have the right to do so."
2/4
Torch Runner(2/R)(2/R)
Creature - Elemental (U)
Haste
When Torch Runner enters the battlefield, it gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the amount of mana spent to cast it.
At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice Torch Racer.
2/1
It's been eleven years since I've participated in one of these. It's time to try again. Gonna have to re-download MTGSE...
Exploitable Exarch2(G/P)(U/P)
Creature - Minion (R)
Devoid
Creatures may not be the target of spells or abilities you control.
When Exploitable Exarch enters the battlefield, if no life was spent to cast it, it gains "Exploitable Exarch may not attack or block," and an opponent gains control of it.
4/4
Unstable Surrogate1(W/U)(W/U)
Creature - Shapeshifter (U)
Champion a Creature 1(W/U), T: Exile Unstable Surrogate, then return it to the battlefield under its owner’s control at the end of the turn.
1/2
Flame of Honor (R/W)(R/W)(R/W)
Creature - Elemental Knight (R)
Double strike
Creatures with first strike you control have double strike. "The righteous can never be extinguished."
2/3
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I'll bet you wish you had a non-unglued/unhinged card that shared your first name.
Confluence Tusker(2/G)(2/G)G
Creature - Beast (R)
When this creature enters the battlefield, it gets +X/+X and gains haste until end of turn, where X is number of colors of mana spent to cast it. If X is 5 or more, other creatures you control get +X/+X until end of turn.
--- Nature's beauty matched only by its ferocity.
4/4
Dimir Familiar1(U/B)
Creature - Thrull (R)
When you sacrifice Dimir Familiar to activate an activated ability, copy that ability. You may choose new targets for the copy.
2/1
Transposition Master
Creature - Human Wizard (R)
Flash
When Transposition Master enters the battlefield, you may return any number of other target creatures you control to their owners' hands.
Whenever another creature enters the battlefield under your control, you may return Transposition Master to it's owners hand.
3/3
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April MCC 2018 Round 1 - Hybridize
It's a multicolor(...ish) month here at the MCC! Not much else to explain, the challenges should be self-explanatory.
Main Challenge: Design a creature card with hybrid mana in its cost.
Subchallenge 1: Your card does NOT have flying.
Subchallenge 2: Your card has a converted mana cost between 3 and 5, inclusive.
If you have questions about the challenge, please post in the MCC discussion thread. Best of luck!
Hybrid mana can mean normal two-color hybrid, monocolor hybrid/twobrid, and Phyrexian mana.
Design Deadline: All submissions are to be final and submitted by April 6th 11:59 PM EST
Judging Deadline: All judgements are to be final and completed by April 9th 11:59 PM EST
(X/3) Appeal: Do the different player psychographics (Timmy/Johhny/Spike) have a use for the card?
(X/3) Elegance: Is the card easily understandable at a glance? Do all the flavor and mechanics combined as a whole make sense?
Development -
(X/3) Viability: How well does the card fit into the color wheel? Does it break or bend the rules of the game? Is it the appropriate rarity?
(X/3) Balance: Does the card have a power level appropriate for contemporary constructed/limited environments without breaking them? Does it play well in casual and multiplayer formats? Does it create or fit into a deck/archetype? Does it create an oppressive environment?
Creativity -
(X/3) Uniqueness: Has a card like this ever been printed before? Does it use new mechanics, ideas, or design space? Does it combine old ideas in a new way? Overall, does it feel “fresh”?
(X/3) Flavor: Does the name seem realistic for a card? Does the flavor text sound professional? Do all the flavor elements synch together to please Vorthos players?
Polish -
(X/3) Quality: Points deducted for incorrect spelling, grammar, and templating.
(X/2) *Main Challenge: Was the main challenge satisfied? Was it approached in a unique or interesting way? Does the card fit the intent of the challenge?
(X/2) Subchallenges: One point awarded per satisfied subchallenge condition.
Total: X/25
*An entry with 0 points here is subject to disqualification.
Judges:
void_nothing
Antiantiserum
doomfish
Please sign up to be a judge if you do not play!
Contestants:
The first round is open to everyone!
A helpful tip for those formatting their cards:
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Creature - Elemental Spider(U)
Flash, reach
When Gravity Weaver enters the battlefield, target creature loses flying until end of turn.
2/4
Creature - Spirit (U)
Flash
Creatures blocked by Midnight Regis have base toughness 1.
From atop thrones carved of ice, the royal souls of Nachia challenge their usurpers.
1/2
Creature — Human Wizard (U)
Prowess
Sacrifice Arcane Scrivener: Return target instant or sorcery card with converted mana cost less than or equal to Arcane Scrivener's power from your graveyard to your hand.
0/3
Creature - Elemental Avatar (M)
Haste
Whenever Thundering Rowser attacks, you may have it fight target creature you don't control.
At the beginning of your upkeep, put an awakening counter on Thundering Rowser. Then, up to X target lands you control become copies of it until end of turn, where X is the number of awakening counters on it.
4/3
Prolific Mutant 2(G/U)(G/U)
Creature — Beast Mutant (M)
GU: Prolific Mutant gains flying and trample until end of turn.
Whenever Prolific Mutant deals combat damage to a player, draw a card, then create a token that’s a copy of Prolific Mutant.
“The experiment produced an unexpected genetic mutation that made the subject able to grow wings at will and replicate at an unprecedented speed.”
—Simic research notes
3/3
MCC - Winner (6): Oct 2014, Apr Nov 2017, Jan 2018, Apr Jun 2019 || Host (15): Dec 2014, Apr Jul Aug Dec 2015, Mar Jul Aug Oct 2016, Feb Jul 2017, Jun Nov 2018, Feb Jul 2019 (last one here) || Judge (34): every month from Nov 2014 to Nov 2016 except Oct 2015, every month from Feb to Jul 2017 except Apr 2017, then Oct 2017, May Jun Nov 2018, Feb Jul 2019 (last one here)
CCL - Winner (3): Jul 2016 (tied with Flatline), May 2017, Jul 2019 (last one here) || Host (5): Feb 2015, Mar Apr May Jun 2016
DCC - Winner (1): Mar 2015 (tied with Piar) || Host (3): May Oct 2015, Jan 2016
• The two public custom sets I've been part a part of the design team for:
"Brotherhood of Ormos" - Blog post with all info - set thread - design skeleton / card list || "Extinctia: Homo Evanuit" - Blog post with all info - set thread - card list spreadsheet
• "The Lion's Lair", my article series about MTG and custom card design in particular. Latest article here. Here is the article index. Rather outdated by now, and based on the old MCC rubric, but I'm leaving this here for anybody that might be interested anyway.
• My only public attempt at being a writer: the story of my Leonin custom planeswalker Jeff Lionheart. (I have a very big one that I'm working on right now but that's private for now, and I don't know if I will ever actually publish it, and I also have ideas for multiple future ones, including one where I'm going to reprise Jeff.)
Creature - Ogre Warrior {R}
Double strike
When Radga Zealot dies, if it was attacking, destroy all creatures.
The Radga Legion strikes swift, true, and without mercy.
2/2
Creature - Human Citizen (U)
(G/W): Put a +1/+1 counter on Fate Exemplar. Activate this ability only any time you could cast a sorcery and if your opponent controls a creature with power greater that Fate Exemplar.
1/2
Art by
Creature - Ox Serpent (Uncommon)
Flash
Trample
Whenever Ophiotaur deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card.
3/2
Creature - Elf Rogue {R}
T: Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade deals 1 damage to any target.
Whenever a creature enters the battlefield, untap Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade.
Blades as the ready, they stand as the first line of defense to the Gilt-Leaf woods.
1/2
Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade 1(B/G)(B/G)
Creature - Elf Rogue {R}
T: Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade deals 1 damage to target creature or player.
Whenever a creature enters the battlefield, untap Gilt-Leaf Swiftblade.
Blades as the ready, they stand as the first line of defense to the Gilt-Leaf woods.
1/2
Creature - Horror {R}
1(W/B)(W/B), T: Starting with you, each player chooses target permanent other than Dreadgorger. Exile all permanents chosen this way.
When Dreadgorger leaves the battlefield, return each permanent exiled by it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
3/3
My Namesake: Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.
Legendary Enchantment Creature - Merfolk (Mythic Rare)
Whenever another creature you control becomes the target of a spell or ability with a single target, you may exile Voga, Nyxswimmer and that creature. If you do, return to the battlefield tapped under their owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
"Nyx is just another ocean to navigate. Let me show you."
1/1
Legendary Creature - Human Cleric (Mythic)
When Ashira, Souls Seeker enters the battlefield, each player chooses a number. Then, each player returns each creature card with converted mana cost equal to the chosen numbers from from their graveyard to the battlefield.
"I do not trust the Angels of Salvation nor the Demons of the Court to do justice with the Guilty. Only those powerful beings who calls themselves 'planeswalkers' have the right to do so."
2/4
Creature - Elemental (U)
Haste
When Torch Runner enters the battlefield, it gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the amount of mana spent to cast it.
At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice Torch Racer.
2/1
Exploitable Exarch 2(G/P)(U/P)
Creature - Minion (R)
Devoid
Creatures may not be the target of spells or abilities you control.
When Exploitable Exarch enters the battlefield, if no life was spent to cast it, it gains "Exploitable Exarch may not attack or block," and an opponent gains control of it.
4/4
Creature - Shapeshifter (U)
Champion a Creature
1(W/U), T: Exile Unstable Surrogate, then return it to the battlefield under its owner’s control at the end of the turn.
1/2
Creature - Elemental Knight (R)
Double strike
Creatures with first strike you control have double strike.
"The righteous can never be extinguished."
2/3
Creature - Beast (R)
When this creature enters the battlefield, it gets +X/+X and gains haste until end of turn, where X is number of colors of mana spent to cast it. If X is 5 or more, other creatures you control get +X/+X until end of turn.
---
Nature's beauty matched only by its ferocity.
4/4
Creature - Thrull (R)
When you sacrifice Dimir Familiar to activate an activated ability, copy that ability. You may choose new targets for the copy.
2/1
Creature - Human Wizard (R)
Flash
When Transposition Master enters the battlefield, you may return any number of other target creatures you control to their owners' hands.
Whenever another creature enters the battlefield under your control, you may return Transposition Master to it's owners hand.
3/3