Everyone has a different definition of what they consider "pimp". Most generally accepted that I've seen is, in a more broad term, anything other than the standard pull from a pack version of a card..and even that gets a bit murky when you have people considering foreign versions of a card (Japanese may be more pimp in the US, but in Japan..those are pack standard) to be pimp, or simply older versions, which were of course pulled from a pack initially. Of these variations, the most commonly accepted for "pimp" status is foil, my fellow magpies know this addiction all too well. Other things people look for are foreign, as I mentioned previously, signed, altered, black border, white border, oldest version of a card, etc.
So I want to see what cards you would consider to be the "most pimp" in your EDH deck(s), which ones are the most "blingy" to you, the ones you would show off.
For me, most of my deck's "pimp level" comes from just bog standard foils. I like 'em, they're shiny and awesome and...kinda generic. I have a few other cards in my deck that, while not necessarily shiny, I hold to a higher level of pimpness that makes them extra special.
These are pretty much the tops for my deck IMO, they are my alters (and in the case of one of these, something even more special). The Sensei's Divining Top and Stolen Identity are from someone a bit local, he runs a booth at Frank and Son's and sells some pretty cool stuff, a friend of his does the alterations and I think they look quite nice, even if all they are are basic art extensions. The Force of Will is probably my most valuable/personally significant card. I purchased it already signed from the same shop I got the alters at. However I went a step further, took it to GP Anaheim and got it signed a second time as well as getting Terese to do a quick alteration for me:
This second set is my signed cards and my foreign cards. Time Spiral and Watery Grave, then a Japanese Consecrated Sphinx and a foil Japanese Dissipate:
For me, pimp-ness is either foil or altered. My Kaalia deck used to have the Divine vs Demonic Akroma in there, and still has an altered Avacyn (by Galspanic) and a foil Gisela. Oh yeah, and a signed Badlands :cool2:. Kick-arse card to have signed, but signed is down a notch from foil or alter IMO. Will edit or post again with pics later, if my iPod camera doesn't suck lol.
The scrap paper on Sphinx is a nice touch, haha. I like to use "pimp" lands like Zendikar full-art, and anything older. My favourite foil is the gameday Killing Wave. My most-wanted foil is the full-art Niv-Mizzet, however current market pricing makes my acquisition cost-prohibitive.
My most pimp card would probably be the one, and only one, card that no one else in my playgroup can get a hold of. I've been trying to price check this thing since i got it. I've got a Russian Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite, though i wish i had spent the extra $10 for the foil at the time.
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I don't really have anything that fancy or that big of collection. Foils are nice and all, but I prefer foreign language and signed cards personally. I feel like anyone can get foils, but you need to go a bit out of your way to find these cards.
I kinda hate foreign cards. I like to be able to understand what the hell I'm playing, lol. I have an encyclopedic mind for this game, sure, but it's not that good.
Here's my signed Badlands, foil Gisela, altered Avacyn, and my special cut Kaalia. I took the oversized one that came with the deck, cut it to fit sideways on a regular size card, and contact cemented it or something lol. Apparently I need to work on my scan-fu.
Where do you guys get all these extended borders and alters done? I would love to have something like this done, but I never really know where to look.
Where do you guys get all these extended borders and alters done? I would love to have something like this done, but I never really know where to look.
Various places, like I said, I got mine from a vendor at Frank and Son's that has a friend do the alters. I've also seen the at events such as a GP. You can also find people on here that do them or get someone on Deviantart or some such place to do them.
Yeah, the Art Forum here is a good place to look. Pretty much all the people there will take your money for painting cards. Ebay is okay too.
I know that urbanlegend has a few fully altered decks, Bristol has/had one, and my Kamahl deck is fully painted. It's hard to call your own work pimp... especially when you own a Mana Vault that doesn't tap for mana.
So I want to see what cards you would consider to be the "most pimp" in your EDH deck(s), which ones are the most "blingy" to you, the ones you would show off.
For me, most of my deck's "pimp level" comes from just bog standard foils. I like 'em, they're shiny and awesome and...kinda generic. I have a few other cards in my deck that, while not necessarily shiny, I hold to a higher level of pimpness that makes them extra special.
These are pretty much the tops for my deck IMO, they are my alters (and in the case of one of these, something even more special). The Sensei's Divining Top and Stolen Identity are from someone a bit local, he runs a booth at Frank and Son's and sells some pretty cool stuff, a friend of his does the alterations and I think they look quite nice, even if all they are are basic art extensions. The Force of Will is probably my most valuable/personally significant card. I purchased it already signed from the same shop I got the alters at. However I went a step further, took it to GP Anaheim and got it signed a second time as well as getting Terese to do a quick alteration for me:
This second set is my signed cards and my foreign cards. Time Spiral and Watery Grave, then a Japanese Consecrated Sphinx and a foil Japanese Dissipate:
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For me, pimp-ness is either foil or altered. My Kaalia deck used to have the Divine vs Demonic Akroma in there, and still has an altered Avacyn (by Galspanic) and a foil Gisela. Oh yeah, and a signed Badlands :cool2:. Kick-arse card to have signed, but signed is down a notch from foil or alter IMO. Will edit or post again with pics later, if my iPod camera doesn't suck lol.
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Some are expensive..
Some are artistic...
And some are shiny and cool...
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Why is it pimp? It doesn't tap for 3 mana!
I had to paint the borders since I hate white borders though.
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Here's my signed Badlands, foil Gisela, altered Avacyn, and my special cut Kaalia. I took the oversized one that came with the deck, cut it to fit sideways on a regular size card, and contact cemented it or something lol. Apparently I need to work on my scan-fu.
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--- Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief --- Ghoulcaller Gisa --- Akroma, Angel of Fury --- Titania, Protector of Argoth ---
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--- Meren of Clan Nel Toth --- Jhoira of the Ghitu --- Prime Speaker Zegana ---
--- Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief --- Ghoulcaller Gisa --- Akroma, Angel of Fury --- Titania, Protector of Argoth ---
Various places, like I said, I got mine from a vendor at Frank and Son's that has a friend do the alters. I've also seen the at events such as a GP. You can also find people on here that do them or get someone on Deviantart or some such place to do them.
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-Retired Decks-
UBLazav, Dimir Mastermind (Competitive, UB Voltron/Control)UB
"Knowledge is such a burden. Release it. Release all your fears to me."
—Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver
I know that urbanlegend has a few fully altered decks, Bristol has/had one, and my Kamahl deck is fully painted. It's hard to call your own work pimp... especially when you own a Mana Vault that doesn't tap for mana.
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Was the frame to small for? Never heard, never seen but I like ^^
Apparently Spanish MTG cards are riddled with typos. They just forgot to print "T: Add 3 to your mana pool."
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At least it will never 'te hace 1 punto de dano'.
Hey Sanity, I dig your Kaalia alter... nice way to incorporate the original useless oversized cards.
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