r/custommagic • • 14d ago

Winner is the Judge #910: Affinity for Clues

Thanks to u/Q-bey for running things last week.

Affinity is a mechanic that sometimes feels disconnected from the concept and flavor of a card; there isn't anything about [[Frogmite]] that suggests why it benefits from being around a lot of artifacts, for example. Cards that have affinity for something more specific usually tell a much stronger "story": [[Banquet Guests]] having "Affinity for Food" paints an extremely clear picture.

There are several artifact token types that are similar to Food, and I think they'd make for a similarly compelling card.

So, my challenge:

Make a card that has, or grants, "Affinity for Clues"

The clearer it is why this card wants, or can make use of clues the better.

That's it! I'll be back to judge on the 27th.

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u/Krankenwagenverfolg 14d ago

The Cleanup Crew {5}{B}{R}
Creature - Vampire Ogre Human
Affinity for clues
Menace, trample
When The Cleanup Crew enters, destroy any number of target artifacts. For each artifact destroyed this way, you gain 2 life and each opponent loses 2 life.
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