The Great Foundations Build Off Decklists
We challenged some of your favorite Magic content creators to build some spicy decks using cards from Magic: The Gathering Foundations, with some special stipulations to put their skills to the test. Their decks certainly didn't disappoint, and our creators brought all the style and panache that we've come to expect from them. But what happens when we introduce some surprises to their game? Find out in The Great Foundations Build Off!
Curious what our colorful cast of charming creators came up with? You can find all the decklists from The Great Foundations Build Off right here, along with the prompts they were given for deck building. Find out which of these decks came out on top by watching The Great Foundations Build Off over on the official Magic YouTube channel.
Our competitors have shown off the power of Foundations. You can do the same by exploring the set's offerings in the Foundations Card Image Gallery. The set is available now at your local game store, online at retailers like Amazon, and elsewhere Magic: The Gathering products are sold.
Tolarian Community College – It's Merfolk, But Not Really
Assemble a Standard deck where the total number of creatures is split evenly between Humans and sea-based creatures, but none may be Merfolk. Your deck cannot contain white cards.
Jimmy – Strixhaven Community College
Build a Standard deck for your new community college. Your school needs faculty, classes, and things that happen on campus. Your deck must include white and blue cards.
Josh – Only One May ... Cost?
Assemble a Standard deck using only unique casting costs. You may have multiple copies of the same card, but different cards must have unique casting costs.
Voxy – Welcome to Elf-tastic Park
Assemble a deck using only Elves and Dinosaurs as your creature types. Your deck must include green and white cards.
Cedric – Carnage on the Court
Build a deck using Demons, Devils, and other unfriendly creatures or themes. Your deck must include red and black cards.
Taalia - Hark!
Build an Angel-centric Standard deck. You may use other creature types, but the core of your deck should be Angels.
Crim - Let Chaos Reign
Your Standard deck should be focused on causing chaos. Work as much randomness into your deck as possible. Your deck must include blue and red cards.
Crim's deck was so commited to chaos that these aren't even all the cards included! The included decklist is just a sample of what he built.
Kathleen – The Ultimate Mixtape
Aside from basic lands, use only cards that sound like they could be band names in your Standard deck. Your deck must include green and black cards.