Vitality ShroudGW
Instant (C)
Convoke (Each creature you tap while casting this spell reduces its cost by 1 or by one mana of that creature’s color.)
Tapped creatures you control gain hexproof and are indestructible until end of turn.
"Do the blessed work unafraid, o faithful, for he that we work for will not let evil befall us." -Teachings of the new conclave.
Invigorating Yoke5
Artifact (U)
Convoke T: Untap up to two target creatures you control.
"He who toils for himself tires and can't persevere, but he who toils for his brothers and sisters and for the conclave will find renewed strength." -Teachings of the new conclave
Blessing of Juusen 2:symwg::symwg::symwg:
Enchantment (R)
Convoke
Tapped creatures you control get +1/+2 and can attack and block as though as they were untapped.
"Gather around my children and find the inner strength you never knew that was all the time inside you." -Juusen Potal, Patriarch of the new conclave.
Juusen Potal, Exalted Patriarch3GGWW
Legendary Creature - Human Monk (M)
Convoke, trample
At the beginning of your upkeep, put a 1/1 green saproling creature onto the battlefield for each creature that became untapped this turn.
Nonland cards in your hand have convoke.
5/5
Maokun, Gifted Benefactor1GWU
Planeswalker - Maokun
[+1]: Target creature you control gains any number of abilities from among other creatures on the battlefield until end of turn.
[-2]: Exile target creature. When Maokun, Gifted Benefactor leaves the battlefield, return all permanents exiled this way to the battlefield under their owners' control.
[-6]: You gain an emblem with "Creatures you control have hexproof and '1: Exile this creature. Return it to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.'"
[4]
Cova, the Mangrove Haven
Legendary Land - Forest Island (R)
Cova, the Mangrove Haven enters the battlefield tapped.
Whenever a nontoken creature enters the battlefield under your control, you may untap Cova. 1:symug::symug:, T: Counter target spell or ability that targets a creature you control.
Maokun of a Thousand Skills :symg::symw::symu:
Legendary Creature - Human Rogue (M)
Vigilance
You play with your hand and the top card of your library revealed.
Maokun of a Thousand Skills has all activated abilities of nonplaneswalker permanents you control and nonplaneswalker permanent cards in your hand and on top of library.
1/3
Profitable BanishmentWU
Sorcery (U)
Exile target creature. That creature controller's draws a card.
Draw a card.
Alertness1
Enchantment - Aura (C)
Enchant creature.
Enchanted creature has hexproof.
:symug:, return Alertness to its owner's hand: Untap enchanted creature.
Discerning Justice1W
Instant (R)
Exile target permanent, then choose one - Return that permanent to the battlefield under its owner's control, or return that permanent to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the end step.
If that permanent is black or red, you may choose not to return it to the battlefield instead
Omanage, the Odious1BR
Legendary Creature - Human Wizard (M) Imprint - When Omanage, the Odious enters the battlefield, look at target opponent's hand. Exile a nonland card from it.
Whenever that player casts a spell that shares a card type with the exiled card, Omanage deals 3 damage to him or her.
2/3.
Mother of Gerrard(G/W)
Legendary Creature - Human Designer (M) (G/W)(G/W): Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn. You may target each creature only once each turn with this ability. A mother's love is strong enough to transcend barriers of space, time, and even species.
1/1
DeposeW
Sorcery (U)
Exile target creature if you control fewer creatures than that creature's controller. Rule with justice, and rule long. Rule with tyranny, and rule no more.
-Inscription on the Heartcrown of the Vaderan Kings
Spore Glands1G
Enchantment - Aura (C)
Enchant creature
Whenever you activate an ability of enchanted creature, you may pay G. If you do, put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield. Saprolings have developed unusual symbiotic relationships with many other creatures of the forest.
Shielding Vitality 3GW
Instant (R)
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you this turn from nongreen, nonwhite sources. For each 1 damage prevented in this way, put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield.
The Allmother3GW
Planeswalker - Allmother (M)
+1: For each loyalty counter on The Allmother, put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield.
-1: Exile target permanent with converted mana cost equal to or less than the number of creatures you control.
-7: You get an emblem with "At the beginning of your upkeep, search your library for a creature card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library."
[3]
Wildhome
Legendary Land (R)
Tap an untapped creature you control, T: Add GW to your mana pool. GW: Put target creature you control on the bottom of its owner's library, then draw a card.
I'm the GW swarm theme, but it's too late for dibs on convoke eh I'll try to have something up tomorrow. Kicker/multikicker, dredge, delve, affinity, suspend, forecast, uh, madness, transmute, split second? I guess channel and cascade...there are more abilities usable on permanents and nonpermanents than I thought.
Wildhome Harvest G
Sorcery (C)
As an additional cost to cast Wildhome Harvest, tap X untapped creatures you control.
Untap up to X lands.
Team Takedown1W
Instant (U)
As an additional cost to cast Team Takedown, tap X untapped creatures you control.
Exile target attacking creature with power X or less.
Gestation Pod4
Artifact (R)
As an additional cost to cast Gestation Pod, tap X untapped creatures you control.
Gestation Pod enters the battlefield with X charge counters on it. 2G,T: Put X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens onto the battlefield. 2W,T: Put an X/X white Avatar creature token onto the battlefield.
Melna, Maro-Summoner 4GGWW
Legendary Creature - Elemental (M)
As an additional cost to cast Melna, Maro-Summoner, tap X untapped creatures you control.
When Melna enters the battlefield, search your library for any number of creature cards with total converted mana cost X or less put them onto the battlefield. Then shuffle your library.
Melna’s power and toughness are each equal to the total power of other creatures you control.
*/*
July CCL
Final Round: Leave Yourself Behind
The Card Creation League is a monthly contest in which players compete over seven rounds. Each month has an overall theme and/or story, determined by that month's host.
Each round, the host will assign a card creation task to the players. This task may vary between teams or players.
The first three rounds are open to everyone who joined in the sign-up thread, which will be posted near the end of the previous month. After these rounds, the Top 8 players will move on to three single elimination rounds to determine a winner.
Rounds usually last three to four days for submissions and about two days for critiques, but the host has final say in making the schedule.
For the first three rounds, players are divided into teams. Four teams is standard, but there may be more or less depending on the number of players. Each team will review another team's cards during the critique period of that round.
Each player must submit a Top 3 ranking for the team he or she critiques at the end of each round. Each First Place is worth 3 points; Second Place is 2 points; and Third Place is 1 point.
Additionally, each player can receive up to 2 additional points per round. One point is given for posting a Top 3, and one point for providing critiques for that team's cards.
Suggested areas to critique include creativity, balance, printability, and relation to the overall theme or that player's previous cards.
Players who do not post a card or a Top 3 will be put on "probation." Top 3 violations for a round can be removed by posting or PMing the host with your Top 3 before the end of the next round. Any player that would receive a second violation is disqualified from further competition that month.
At the end of the first three rounds, the Top 8 players will be selected by points (usually the top 2 from each team). In the case of ties, there may be more than 8 players advancing. The host will determine matchups for single elimination. At the end of each elimination round, remaining players not in that matchup will choose a winner to advance. The host will break any ties.
The final round is determined by public poll.
Prior to Top 8, players have a chance of getting a total of 100 points toward their score each Scoring Round. Scores for each Round are determined by the following equation:
Total points of Player A in round N = 100 * X/Y, where:
X = Total number of Scoring Points (Judge Points + Additional Points from Top 3 & Critiques)
Y = Total number of Possible Points (3 * Number of Judges + Additional Points)
3 points are given for a First Place Top 3 finish, 2 points for a Second Place, and 1 point for a Third Place. 1 additional point is awarded if a Top 3 is submitted. 1 additional point is awarded if Critiques are given for all entries to be judged.
This way the grading is more streamlined in the fact that all rounds prior to Top 8 are graded equally, and there is no handicap for any team that has fewer judges.
Each player accumulates points from each Scoring Round until the end of Round 3.
The Narrative
The land around you solidifies, and the power coursing through your veins has quieted from a roar to a steady hum. You are in control. And you are a little homesick. Your thoughts turn to the people that might be wondering what happened to you and where you have been. Knowing it will likely be a farewell tour, you direct your thoughts towards the little blue ball called Earth.
You appear in your bedroom, deciding that a shower and change of clothes might be in order, since it has been awhile since either occurred. That's when you notice the body lying in your bed. Your body. The computer is still on and logged into MtGSalvation, and you take note of all the activity of the past six weeks. None of this makes sense... until you think about what you've been through recently. No need to eat, or sleep... or any form of biological activity for that matter. It's all been thought. Pure thought. Somehow, your... well, their mind was copied onto the MtGS server, and through force of will, you managed to turn yourself into a Planeswalker.
Assured that your friends and family haven't been worried, a sad smile drifts into place. There's already one of you here, and this incarnation would never fit in on Earth. Plus, there's an entire multiverse to explore now, and Ravnica - if you can find it - would probably be the best place to get some information. As you head back to your new home, you decide that you're going to need a signature style. One of your favorite mechanics from the past, but with a personal flair. It's time to show the Multiverse there's a new player on the scene, and your name is...
The Challenge
Design a four card veritcal cycle (Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Mythic) employing any mechanic of choice - except cycling. One card must be an Artifact, with the remaining three chosen from Creature, Instant, Sorcery, or Enchantment. The cards should be in your Planeswalker's colors, and you may use any number of your colors for each card. The Artifact can be colorless should you so choose.
Once submissions are completed, a public poll will be put up. Good luck to both of you, and thank you for participating in the July CCL.
So, Gerrard's Mom, we meet again. It's been a long time. I won't wish you luck because we both are past the stage when luck can help either of us. So, may the best designer win!
I'm calling it right now- worst rare in the set. Even good limited players will find better bombs at common and uncommon no sweat. Worst. Episode. Ever.
I really do predict this to be our worst rare in set award winner. I'd be happier opening a jar of eyeballs, so I think anything worse is highly unlikely. This card wont just have zero constructed potential, but not be significantly better than a mass of ghouls in a draft.
Bold words, my friend. Well then, a duel it shall be. A design duel, to the death!
Also, thanks Kiwi and CodGod for a great round last round, and thanks to Eventide Sojourner for hosting everything, it's been interesting!
Vitality ShroudGW
Instant (C)
Convoke (Each creature you tap while casting this spell reduces its cost by 1 or by one mana of that creature’s color.)
Tapped creatures you control gain hexproof and are indestructible until end of turn.
"Do the blessed work unafraid, o faithful, for he that we work for will not let evil befall us." -Teachings of the new conclave.
Invigorating Yoke5
Artifact (U)
Convoke T: Untap up to two target creatures you control.
"He who toils for himself tires and can't persevere, but he who toils for his brothers and sisters and for the conclave will find renewed strength." -Teachings of the new conclave
Blessing of Juusen 2:symgw::symgw::symgw:
Enchantment (R)
Convoke
Tapped creatures you control get +1/+2 and can attack and block as though as they were untapped.
"Gather around my children and find the inner strength you never knew that was all the time inside you." -Juusen Potal, Patriarch of the new conclave.
Juusen Potal, Exalted Patriarch3GGWW
Legendary Creature - Human Monk (M)
Convoke, trample
At the beginning of your upkeep, put a 1/1 green saproling creature onto the battlefield for each creature that became untapped this turn.
Nonland cards in your hand have convoke.
5/5
Maokun, Gifted Benefactor1GWU
Planeswalker - Maokun
[+1]: Target creature you control gains any number of abilities from among other creatures on the battlefield until end of turn.
[-2]: Exile target creature. When Maokun, Gifted Benefactor leaves the battlefield, return all permanents exiled this way to the battlefield under their owners' control.
[-6]: You gain an emblem with "Creatures you control have hexproof and '1: Exile this creature. Return it to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.'"
[4]
Cova, the Mangrove Haven
Legendary Land - Forest Island (R)
Cova, the Mangrove Haven enters the battlefield tapped.
Whenever a nontoken creature enters the battlefield under your control, you may untap Cova. 1:symgu::symgu:, T: Counter target spell or ability that targets a creature you control.
Maokun of a Thousand Skills :symg::symw::symu:
Legendary Creature - Human Rogue (M)
Vigilance
You play with your hand and the top card of your library revealed.
Maokun of a Thousand Skills has all activated abilities of nonplaneswalker permanents you control and nonplaneswalker permanent cards in your hand and on top of library.
1/3
Profitable BanishmentWU
Sorcery (U)
Exile target creature. That creature controller's draws a card.
Draw a card.
Alertness1
Enchantment - Aura (C)
Enchant creature.
Enchanted creature has hexproof.
:symgu:, return Alertness to its owner's hand: Untap enchanted creature.
Discerning Justice1W
Instant (R)
Exile target permanent, then choose one - Return that permanent to the battlefield under its owner's control, or return that permanent to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the end step.
If that permanent is black or red, you may choose not to return it to the battlefield instead
Omanage, the Odious1BR
Legendary Creature - Human Wizard (M) Imprint - When Omanage, the Odious enters the battlefield, look at target opponent's hand. Exile a nonland card from it.
Whenever that player casts a spell that shares a card type with the exiled card, Omanage deals 3 damage to him or her.
2/3.
I'm calling it right now- worst rare in the set. Even good limited players will find better bombs at common and uncommon no sweat. Worst. Episode. Ever.
I really do predict this to be our worst rare in set award winner. I'd be happier opening a jar of eyeballs, so I think anything worse is highly unlikely. This card wont just have zero constructed potential, but not be significantly better than a mass of ghouls in a draft.
Mother of Gerrard(G/W)
Legendary Creature - Human Designer (M) (G/W)(G/W): Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn. You may target each creature only once each turn with this ability. A mother's love is strong enough to transcend barriers of space, time, and even species.
1/1
DeposeW
Sorcery (U)
Exile target creature if you control fewer creatures than that creature's controller. Rule with justice, and rule long. Rule with tyranny, and rule no more.
-Inscription on the Heartcrown of the Vaderan Kings
Spore Glands1G
Enchantment - Aura (C)
Enchant creature
Whenever you activate an ability of enchanted creature, you may pay G. If you do, put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield. Saprolings have developed unusual symbiotic relationships with many other creatures of the forest.
Shielding Vitality 3GW
Instant (R)
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you this turn from nongreen, nonwhite sources. For each 1 damage prevented in this way, put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield.
The Allmother3GW
Planeswalker - Allmother (M)
+1: For each loyalty counter on The Allmother, put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield.
-1: Exile target permanent with converted mana cost equal to or less than the number of creatures you control.
-7: You get an emblem with "At the beginning of your upkeep, search your library for a creature card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library."
[3]
Wildhome
Legendary Land (R)
Tap an untapped creature you control, T: Add GW to your mana pool. GW: Put target creature you control on the bottom of its owner's library, then draw a card.
I'm the GW swarm theme, but it's too late for dibs on convoke eh I'll try to have something up tomorrow. Kicker/multikicker, dredge, delve, affinity, suspend, forecast, uh, madness, transmute, split second? I guess channel and cascade...there are more abilities usable on permanents and nonpermanents than I thought.
Wildhome Harvest G
Sorcery (C)
As an additional cost to cast Wildhome Harvest, tap X untapped creatures you control.
Untap up to X lands.
Team Takedown1W
Instant (U)
As an additional cost to cast Team Takedown, tap X untapped creatures you control.
Exile target attacking creature with power X or less.
Gestation Pod4
Artifact (R)
As an additional cost to cast Gestation Pod, tap X untapped creatures you control.
Gestation Pod enters the battlefield with X charge counters on it. 2G,T: Put X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens onto the battlefield. 2W,T: Put an X/X white Avatar creature token onto the battlefield.
Melna, Maro-Summoner 4GGWW
Legendary Creature - Elemental (M)
As an additional cost to cast Melna, Maro-Summoner, tap X untapped creatures you control.
When Melna enters the battlefield, search your library for any number of creature cards with total converted mana cost X or less put them onto the battlefield. Then shuffle your library.
Melna’s power and toughness are each equal to the total power of other creatures you control.
*/*
Sorry for stepping on your toes GM I just came up with a really idea for convoke, which is one of my favorite mechanics ever and I realized I could develop something cool from it. I reckon you could go with convoke too if you want; your themes are quite different from mine so the cards could end being different enough.
I'm calling it right now- worst rare in the set. Even good limited players will find better bombs at common and uncommon no sweat. Worst. Episode. Ever.
I really do predict this to be our worst rare in set award winner. I'd be happier opening a jar of eyeballs, so I think anything worse is highly unlikely. This card wont just have zero constructed potential, but not be significantly better than a mass of ghouls in a draft.
I'm calling it right now- worst rare in the set. Even good limited players will find better bombs at common and uncommon no sweat. Worst. Episode. Ever.
I really do predict this to be our worst rare in set award winner. I'd be happier opening a jar of eyeballs, so I think anything worse is highly unlikely. This card wont just have zero constructed potential, but not be significantly better than a mass of ghouls in a draft.
Yeah it's too bad no one left comments. As always, your cards are top notch, but the one thing that might be hurting your chances is that although you technically fulfilled the challenge as it's worded, you failed to keep with the spirit of it by not using an easily recognizable mechanic from the past. I was surprised you decided to go that route when convoke and conspire or even devour would have fitted your theme.
In fact -and that's why I went with convoke- the challenge said nothing about keeping in theme with your previous cards: just to choose a favorite mechanic from a plane from the past. You could have choosen any as long as they made sense in your colors.
I'm calling it right now- worst rare in the set. Even good limited players will find better bombs at common and uncommon no sweat. Worst. Episode. Ever.
I really do predict this to be our worst rare in set award winner. I'd be happier opening a jar of eyeballs, so I think anything worse is highly unlikely. This card wont just have zero constructed potential, but not be significantly better than a mass of ghouls in a draft.
It didn't say keyword or ability word mechanic, I didn't think that was a major requirement. I considered making my mechanic into an ability word like "Worship" or "Cooperate" or something like that, but I had some space concerns. Also, not to complain, but I didn't really understand the use of the word "cycle" in the challenge; I can't think of anything that would qualify as a vertical cycle over different card types, let alone forcing one of them to be an artifact. Laccolith Rig maybe barely qualifies as a non-creature part of the Laccolith vertical cycle (+some), and there are varied card types over the horizontal Coldsnap hoser cycle, but that's about all I can come up with.
I considered multikicker - tap an untapped creature you control, but it took lots of space for no real benefit. I also considered were having the mythic get out X creatures or permanents, but I couldn't figure out how much that would need to cost.
I like your cards in this order: artifact, creature, instant, enchantment. The enchantment I just wish was +1/+1, if you've played massive token armies with lots of different pump you know how hard it is to compute all the p/t.
Really? The enchantment is my favorite and the artifact is my least favorite (not only I think it's kind of bland, I'm also afraid that there's a really degenerate combo to be made with it.) As for the assymetrical pump, yeah, that's a vice of mine, result of playing mostly online where keeping track of those things is really easy.
I believe that multikicker, while technically unnecessary, would have helped flesh out the "cycle" and generate identity while keeping more closely with the flavor of the challenge:
One of your favorite mechanics from the past
Also, it would have helped people parse the cards together, especially taking in account the diversity of effects you were dealing with. That's why ability words like Radiance, Imprint or Metalcraft are created. If I'd have to point the real strength of my submission it would be how closely tied mechanically together are the cards. It's all about tapping and untapping your guys and getting bonuses out of it that are intimately related to those actions.
I'm calling it right now- worst rare in the set. Even good limited players will find better bombs at common and uncommon no sweat. Worst. Episode. Ever.
I really do predict this to be our worst rare in set award winner. I'd be happier opening a jar of eyeballs, so I think anything worse is highly unlikely. This card wont just have zero constructed potential, but not be significantly better than a mass of ghouls in a draft.
I'm calling it right now- worst rare in the set. Even good limited players will find better bombs at common and uncommon no sweat. Worst. Episode. Ever.
I really do predict this to be our worst rare in set award winner. I'd be happier opening a jar of eyeballs, so I think anything worse is highly unlikely. This card wont just have zero constructed potential, but not be significantly better than a mass of ghouls in a draft.
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July CCL
Final Round: Leave Yourself Behind
Y = Total number of Possible Points (3 * Number of Judges + Additional Points)
What Has Gone Before
Round 0: Be Yourself
Round 1: Channel Yourself
Round 2: Steel Yourself
Round 3: Indulge Yourself
Round 4/Top 8: Face Yourself
Round 5/Top 4: Mind/Yourself
Final 2
Gerrard's Mom
Maokun
The Narrative
The land around you solidifies, and the power coursing through your veins has quieted from a roar to a steady hum. You are in control. And you are a little homesick. Your thoughts turn to the people that might be wondering what happened to you and where you have been. Knowing it will likely be a farewell tour, you direct your thoughts towards the little blue ball called Earth.
You appear in your bedroom, deciding that a shower and change of clothes might be in order, since it has been awhile since either occurred. That's when you notice the body lying in your bed. Your body. The computer is still on and logged into MtGSalvation, and you take note of all the activity of the past six weeks. None of this makes sense... until you think about what you've been through recently. No need to eat, or sleep... or any form of biological activity for that matter. It's all been thought. Pure thought. Somehow, your... well, their mind was copied onto the MtGS server, and through force of will, you managed to turn yourself into a Planeswalker.
Assured that your friends and family haven't been worried, a sad smile drifts into place. There's already one of you here, and this incarnation would never fit in on Earth. Plus, there's an entire multiverse to explore now, and Ravnica - if you can find it - would probably be the best place to get some information. As you head back to your new home, you decide that you're going to need a signature style. One of your favorite mechanics from the past, but with a personal flair. It's time to show the Multiverse there's a new player on the scene, and your name is...
The Challenge
Design a four card veritcal cycle (Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Mythic) employing any mechanic of choice - except cycling. One card must be an Artifact, with the remaining three chosen from Creature, Instant, Sorcery, or Enchantment. The cards should be in your Planeswalker's colors, and you may use any number of your colors for each card. The Artifact can be colorless should you so choose.
Once submissions are completed, a public poll will be put up. Good luck to both of you, and thank you for participating in the July CCL.
My First (And Probably Only) MCC Perfect Score: December 09 (Round One)
Also, thanks Kiwi and CodGod for a great round last round, and thanks to Eventide Sojourner for hosting everything, it's been interesting!
Vitality Shroud GW
Instant (C)
Convoke (Each creature you tap while casting this spell reduces its cost by 1 or by one mana of that creature’s color.)
Tapped creatures you control gain hexproof and are indestructible until end of turn.
"Do the blessed work unafraid, o faithful, for he that we work for will not let evil befall us." -Teachings of the new conclave.
Invigorating Yoke 5
Artifact (U)
Convoke
T: Untap up to two target creatures you control.
"He who toils for himself tires and can't persevere, but he who toils for his brothers and sisters and for the conclave will find renewed strength." -Teachings of the new conclave
Blessing of Juusen 2:symgw::symgw::symgw:
Enchantment (R)
Convoke
Tapped creatures you control get +1/+2 and can attack and block as though as they were untapped.
"Gather around my children and find the inner strength you never knew that was all the time inside you." -Juusen Potal, Patriarch of the new conclave.
Juusen Potal, Exalted Patriarch 3GGWW
Legendary Creature - Human Monk (M)
Convoke, trample
At the beginning of your upkeep, put a 1/1 green saproling creature onto the battlefield for each creature that became untapped this turn.
Nonland cards in your hand have convoke.
5/5
Planeswalker - Maokun
[+1]: Target creature you control gains any number of abilities from among other creatures on the battlefield until end of turn.
[-2]: Exile target creature. When Maokun, Gifted Benefactor leaves the battlefield, return all permanents exiled this way to the battlefield under their owners' control.
[-6]: You gain an emblem with "Creatures you control have hexproof and '1: Exile this creature. Return it to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.'"
[4]
Cova, the Mangrove Haven
Legendary Land - Forest Island (R)
Cova, the Mangrove Haven enters the battlefield tapped.
Whenever a nontoken creature enters the battlefield under your control, you may untap Cova.
1:symgu::symgu:, T: Counter target spell or ability that targets a creature you control.
Legendary Creature - Human Rogue (M)
Vigilance
You play with your hand and the top card of your library revealed.
Maokun of a Thousand Skills has all activated abilities of nonplaneswalker permanents you control and nonplaneswalker permanent cards in your hand and on top of library.
1/3
Profitable Banishment WU
Sorcery (U)
Exile target creature. That creature controller's draws a card.
Draw a card.
Alertness 1
Enchantment - Aura (C)
Enchant creature.
Enchanted creature has hexproof.
:symgu:, return Alertness to its owner's hand: Untap enchanted creature.
Discerning Justice 1W
Instant (R)
Exile target permanent, then choose one - Return that permanent to the battlefield under its owner's control, or return that permanent to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the end step.
If that permanent is black or red, you may choose not to return it to the battlefield instead
Omanage, the Odious 1BR
Legendary Creature - Human Wizard (M)
Imprint - When Omanage, the Odious enters the battlefield, look at target opponent's hand. Exile a nonland card from it.
Whenever that player casts a spell that shares a card type with the exiled card, Omanage deals 3 damage to him or her.
2/3.
Legendary Creature - Human Designer (M)
(G/W)(G/W): Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn. You may target each creature only once each turn with this ability.
A mother's love is strong enough to transcend barriers of space, time, and even species.
1/1
Depose W
Sorcery (U)
Exile target creature if you control fewer creatures than that creature's controller.
Rule with justice, and rule long. Rule with tyranny, and rule no more.
-Inscription on the Heartcrown of the Vaderan Kings
Spore Glands 1G
Enchantment - Aura (C)
Enchant creature
Whenever you activate an ability of enchanted creature, you may pay G. If you do, put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield.
Saprolings have developed unusual symbiotic relationships with many other creatures of the forest.
Shielding Vitality 3GW
Instant (R)
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you this turn from nongreen, nonwhite sources. For each 1 damage prevented in this way, put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield.
The Allmother 3GW
Planeswalker - Allmother (M)
+1: For each loyalty counter on The Allmother, put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield.
-1: Exile target permanent with converted mana cost equal to or less than the number of creatures you control.
-7: You get an emblem with "At the beginning of your upkeep, search your library for a creature card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library."
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Wildhome
Legendary Land (R)
Tap an untapped creature you control, T: Add GW to your mana pool.
GW: Put target creature you control on the bottom of its owner's library, then draw a card.
Wildhome Harvest G
Sorcery (C)
As an additional cost to cast Wildhome Harvest, tap X untapped creatures you control.
Untap up to X lands.
Team Takedown 1W
Instant (U)
As an additional cost to cast Team Takedown, tap X untapped creatures you control.
Exile target attacking creature with power X or less.
Gestation Pod 4
Artifact (R)
As an additional cost to cast Gestation Pod, tap X untapped creatures you control.
Gestation Pod enters the battlefield with X charge counters on it.
2G,T: Put X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens onto the battlefield.
2W,T: Put an X/X white Avatar creature token onto the battlefield.
Melna, Maro-Summoner 4GGWW
Legendary Creature - Elemental (M)
As an additional cost to cast Melna, Maro-Summoner, tap X untapped creatures you control.
When Melna enters the battlefield, search your library for any number of creature cards with total converted mana cost X or less put them onto the battlefield. Then shuffle your library.
Melna’s power and toughness are each equal to the total power of other creatures you control.
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In fact -and that's why I went with convoke- the challenge said nothing about keeping in theme with your previous cards: just to choose a favorite mechanic from a plane from the past. You could have choosen any as long as they made sense in your colors.
I considered multikicker - tap an untapped creature you control, but it took lots of space for no real benefit. I also considered were having the mythic get out X creatures or permanents, but I couldn't figure out how much that would need to cost.
I like your cards in this order: artifact, creature, instant, enchantment. The enchantment I just wish was +1/+1, if you've played massive token armies with lots of different pump you know how hard it is to compute all the p/t.
I believe that multikicker, while technically unnecessary, would have helped flesh out the "cycle" and generate identity while keeping more closely with the flavor of the challenge:
Also, it would have helped people parse the cards together, especially taking in account the diversity of effects you were dealing with. That's why ability words like Radiance, Imprint or Metalcraft are created. If I'd have to point the real strength of my submission it would be how closely tied mechanically together are the cards. It's all about tapping and untapping your guys and getting bonuses out of it that are intimately related to those actions.
[15:21] <@CC> Remember, if you argue, you are an idiot.
Untrophied Wins:
Perfect MCC Scores: 2
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