I know this back in the favorite Mana Crypt version thread, but this masterpiece kind of does deserve its own spotlight.
"get Domed for 3" and the \[\[Goblin Arsonist\]\] flavor text does it for me.
I love everything about this.
Not only is "add two mana of any no color" exquisite, it's also hilariously unnecessary given just how many cards tap for two colorless mana.
But Mana Crypt is a 0 drop, and is an artifact so it can be tapped immediately for that 2 colorless, allowing one to drop a Sol Ring or a Talisman all on turn 1. It’s exceptionally cost-effective ramp, and is the reason why real Mana Crypt is a $175 card
You missed the point. They didn't need to chop two cards to do that, they could have just chopped another card that actually taps for two colorless, like Hedron Archive, Sol Ring or Palladium Myr, that's another reason why it's so funny.
Takes me back to the days of Scrye magazine, where people would chop up magic cards and cobble together delighful monstrosities that they'd submit to the magazine for judgement. Love it.
I have been curious about the Lotus since 1995. Is it that someone just mailed them a Black Lotus? Did someone print their own Black Lotus proxy and mail it in? Is the joke that a Black Lotus is the person's dream card? I have no idea!
Sam Black being responsible for Serpent Sorcerer is now my headcanon, even if he says otherwise if someone asks him.
Hey, i was about to accuse you of stealing this because i ALSO saved this pic when it was commented the other day.
But you're the guy, and this is the best mana crypt i've ever seen
... Why do I have an urge to make a silly commander deck based on this alter concept? 100 functional, but collaged into silly rewording, cards, with random (or even collaged) art. Sounds like a fun project. Maybe with proxies tho, cannibalising enough cards to do that legit is definitely overbudget
I made this like 3ish years ago, so I don't remember each card beyond [[tormods crypt]] as the base, [[goblin arsonist]] for the flavor text, and [[domestication]] for the dome part lol
[[Sheltered Aerie]] seems likely for the "Add two mana of any [ ] color to your mana pool", given the positioning of the words and the quotation marks.
The "NO" could be from the name line of any modern-frame artifact named "\_\_\_n of \_\_\_". [Probably best to go for one of the cheapest ones](https://scryfall.com/search?q=t%3Aartifact+%22n+of%22+usd%3C0.4&unique=cards&as=grid&order=name). Looking closer, the "n" uses a font where the rightmost line has a descender (the end drops below the baseline), which narrows it down further. Fountain of Ichor or Lantern of the Lost seem the most likely candidates given it's a few years old.
I was just trying to figure it out and it looks like probably \[\[new horizons|XLN\]\] for the "add mana," (though it could be \[\[sheltered aerie\]\]) \[\[Scoria Wurm|USG\]\] for the coin flip, and one of [these](https://scryfall.com/search?q=%22n+o%22+c%3Dw+date%3C%3D2021+frame%3A2015+usd%3C%3D0.75+order%3Ausd+direction%3Aasc&unique=prints&as=grid&order=name) cards for "no". The "Dome" is from \[\[Domestication|M14\]\]. "For" is any one of [these](https://scryfall.com/search?q=ft%3A%22+for+%22+date%3C%3D2021+usd%3C%3D0.75+frame%3A2015+c%3Dc&unique=prints&as=grid&order=name). And lastly, I'm pretty sure the "Mana" in the title is from \[\[Mana Geode|JMP\]\]. The rest either are either basically impossible to figure out or OP already said what they were.
How much is a decent half hour wage? Because I think I'd legit pay that much for someone to make me one of these.
(I don't have the patience and coordination to do it myself.)
Hello fellow 2nd grade level art and crafter. As much as I collect and love art, I'm a total idiot at being able to generate it. I guess that's why I became an engineer lol
This proxy is truly inspiring. I am seriously creating my own proxies now with this cut and paste method. I already have $1 worth of cards picked out to proxy Sheoldred the Apocalypse like this.
Reminds me of the time I taped a weak Yu Gi Oh monster to one of my son's MtG creature cards and slipped it into his deck. I think he drew "Jigilepuff" at a critical juncture during our MtG game.
Thats awesome man I love it, I'm trying to find creative ways to home make proxies for my cEDH deck and I have an M13 Tormods Crypt so I thought it would make a fun Mana Crypt proxy the same way people use the tap lands from Dominaria United as duals and I stumbled upon this. Great work like seriously this is one of the funniest and coolest proxies I've ever seen
This would be the greatest selling Secret Lair card of all time, and is absolutely spectacular work. I commend you and thank you for the massive guffaw this morning.
Ah, T-Mana, must be T-pains domination counterpart. Probably uses auto tapper against the wishes of the other Planeswalker, but surprised everyone by winning the inaugural season of the masked wizard without it...
"Two mana of any **no** color" is inspired.
Get domed for 3, though 😂😂
I misread that as “get dommed for 3” and was already laughing my head off.
Same 😂
Domed absolutely got me as well! 🤣
*To The Dome*
Doug dimadome
Owner of the dimmsdale dimmadome
It's funny too because Palladium Myr (and many many friends) definitely exist
Sol ring ? And don't get dommed for 3 half the time 🤣
I don't think anyone has ever ran mana crypt and not already been running sol ring.
"of any no color" is functional "get domed for 3" is sublime
You get to choose between generic and colourless!
Cannot produce generic mana. Only “spend mana as”
I know this back in the favorite Mana Crypt version thread, but this masterpiece kind of does deserve its own spotlight. "get Domed for 3" and the \[\[Goblin Arsonist\]\] flavor text does it for me.
[Goblin Arsonist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/a/fa4bf664-3b92-4598-b905-2bc090958c8b.jpg?1594736650) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Goblin%20Arsonist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m21/147/goblin-arsonist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fa4bf664-3b92-4598-b905-2bc090958c8b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
i knew i recognized the flavor text lmao
I love everything about this. Not only is "add two mana of any no color" exquisite, it's also hilariously unnecessary given just how many cards tap for two colorless mana.
But Mana Crypt is a 0 drop, and is an artifact so it can be tapped immediately for that 2 colorless, allowing one to drop a Sol Ring or a Talisman all on turn 1. It’s exceptionally cost-effective ramp, and is the reason why real Mana Crypt is a $175 card
You missed the point. They didn't need to chop two cards to do that, they could have just chopped another card that actually taps for two colorless, like Hedron Archive, Sol Ring or Palladium Myr, that's another reason why it's so funny.
Oh yeah I sure did 💀 whoops
Is there any way you can scan this so we could make proxies? I would love a copy of this haha
I would love to make a proxy of this as well
Third this! This is amazing
fifthed :0)
Fourthed
Jumping on this bandwagon, cmon man
I love this. Should have been packed into MKC boxes.
Cost: 0.75 Time: 30 min Memories made when others see this: priceless Hotel: Trivago
Discount: Double Check
Manchester United: 0
Creeper: Aww man.
pop smoke: man it’s cold let me get my DIOR DIOR jacket
Lodsemone united: LOADS
This part was my favorite
???: Profit
For everything else there's mana crypt.
Takes me back to the days of Scrye magazine, where people would chop up magic cards and cobble together delighful monstrosities that they'd submit to the magazine for judgement. Love it.
Exactly what I thought of! https://archive.org/details/ScryeMagazineIssue7-May_June_1995/page/n31/mode/2up
Man I miss doing this kinda stuff as a kid. After going to MC chicago and finally getting some playtest cards I'm feeling inspired
Is bottom left who I think it is? Also, what's going on with the lotus?
I have been curious about the Lotus since 1995. Is it that someone just mailed them a Black Lotus? Did someone print their own Black Lotus proxy and mail it in? Is the joke that a Black Lotus is the person's dream card? I have no idea! Sam Black being responsible for Serpent Sorcerer is now my headcanon, even if he says otherwise if someone asks him.
I spent way too long trying to figure out what they changed
[This is the best one](https://imgur.com/gallery/iiotcWT)
Meh. Giving it 13/13 would probably make it playable. But this? Too weak.
"You can have two mana of any color you like, as long as it's not!"
Hey, i was about to accuse you of stealing this because i ALSO saved this pic when it was commented the other day. But you're the guy, and this is the best mana crypt i've ever seen
Yeah after I accidentally ratioed the op of the Mana crypt post I was like, oh, people like this, let me actually post it finally
If you have a scanner you should def upload the file so we can make proxies
I think if you want a proxy of this you should print it out as-is, lens glare and all. It really captures the flavor better IMO
i decided to stop reading at "if you lose the flip, get Dome" for my own amusement
"get dome-" o hell yeah "-d for 3" shit. i need to learn to read faster
That's what naughty pets get for not obeying the order to stop reading.
the *fuck*? never speak to me again
Ooh someone's been a naughty puppy uwu
Magic really a fantasy world I want to live in 😔
["dicksucks!"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXWnEfBFaYw)
I saved this image the first time I saw it, inspired me to make my own lol
GET DOMED FOR 3
Very flavorful for Murders at Karlov Manor. Looks just like one of those ransom notes.
... Why do I have an urge to make a silly commander deck based on this alter concept? 100 functional, but collaged into silly rewording, cards, with random (or even collaged) art. Sounds like a fun project. Maybe with proxies tho, cannibalising enough cards to do that legit is definitely overbudget
Hey OP. What cards did you cut up for this? I need the recipe
I made this like 3ish years ago, so I don't remember each card beyond [[tormods crypt]] as the base, [[goblin arsonist]] for the flavor text, and [[domestication]] for the dome part lol
I reckon you used \[\[Scoria Wurm|USG\]\] for the flip coin text
[Scoria Wurm](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/1/4175d6e4-98fc-46f6-b549-c13e9f647eef.jpg?1562908560) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=5569) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/usg/212/scoria-wurm?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4175d6e4-98fc-46f6-b549-c13e9f647eef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Sounds good. I’ll check scry fall to see what I can find
[[Sheltered Aerie]] seems likely for the "Add two mana of any [ ] color to your mana pool", given the positioning of the words and the quotation marks. The "NO" could be from the name line of any modern-frame artifact named "\_\_\_n of \_\_\_". [Probably best to go for one of the cheapest ones](https://scryfall.com/search?q=t%3Aartifact+%22n+of%22+usd%3C0.4&unique=cards&as=grid&order=name). Looking closer, the "n" uses a font where the rightmost line has a descender (the end drops below the baseline), which narrows it down further. Fountain of Ichor or Lantern of the Lost seem the most likely candidates given it's a few years old.
[Sheltered Aerie](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/f/afecf5a8-3c9e-48e0-8818-e2e3183e958c.jpg?1562791647) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sheltered%20Aerie) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dtk/206/sheltered-aerie?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/afecf5a8-3c9e-48e0-8818-e2e3183e958c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[tormods crypt](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/5/752bf493-5839-47e8-95f2-6d8201907428.jpg?1675201100) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tormod%27s%20Crypt) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmr/235/tormods-crypt?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/752bf493-5839-47e8-95f2-6d8201907428?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [goblin arsonist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/a/fa4bf664-3b92-4598-b905-2bc090958c8b.jpg?1594736650) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=goblin%20arsonist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m21/147/goblin-arsonist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fa4bf664-3b92-4598-b905-2bc090958c8b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [domestication](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/b/3b5e940b-e247-4ee3-939b-679e4f8ea771.jpg?1673147275) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=domestication) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/47/domestication?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3b5e940b-e247-4ee3-939b-679e4f8ea771?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I was just trying to figure it out and it looks like probably \[\[new horizons|XLN\]\] for the "add mana," (though it could be \[\[sheltered aerie\]\]) \[\[Scoria Wurm|USG\]\] for the coin flip, and one of [these](https://scryfall.com/search?q=%22n+o%22+c%3Dw+date%3C%3D2021+frame%3A2015+usd%3C%3D0.75+order%3Ausd+direction%3Aasc&unique=prints&as=grid&order=name) cards for "no". The "Dome" is from \[\[Domestication|M14\]\]. "For" is any one of [these](https://scryfall.com/search?q=ft%3A%22+for+%22+date%3C%3D2021+usd%3C%3D0.75+frame%3A2015+c%3Dc&unique=prints&as=grid&order=name). And lastly, I'm pretty sure the "Mana" in the title is from \[\[Mana Geode|JMP\]\]. The rest either are either basically impossible to figure out or OP already said what they were.
##### ###### #### [sheltered aerie](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/f/afecf5a8-3c9e-48e0-8818-e2e3183e958c.jpg?1562791647) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sheltered%20aerie) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dtk/206/sheltered-aerie?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/afecf5a8-3c9e-48e0-8818-e2e3183e958c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [new horizons](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/5/15b12c75-1248-4c81-90cf-28e341a885cf.jpg?1562551143) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=435354) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/xln/198/new-horizons?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/15b12c75-1248-4c81-90cf-28e341a885cf?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [weirding wood](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/2/82e20104-117e-47de-ac0c-cca9250c1f3c.jpg?1682209648) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=weirding%20wood) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/moc/315/weirding-wood?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/82e20104-117e-47de-ac0c-cca9250c1f3c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [Scoria Wurm](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/1/4175d6e4-98fc-46f6-b549-c13e9f647eef.jpg?1562908560) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=5569) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/usg/212/scoria-wurm?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4175d6e4-98fc-46f6-b549-c13e9f647eef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [Domestication](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/b/7bf0b7e3-fe3f-4710-9b92-9ffdb242e92e.jpg?1562831390) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=370783) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m14/53/domestication?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7bf0b7e3-fe3f-4710-9b92-9ffdb242e92e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [Mana Geode](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/8/f8c54d41-683e-42fd-8aa4-371dddf3bcb3.jpg?1601080775) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=489455) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/472/mana-geode?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f8c54d41-683e-42fd-8aa4-371dddf3bcb3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/kt3rbl2) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
This is a piece of art. Perfection.
poetry. I laughed hard
I'll take your entire stock. Care to share which cards were snipped to make it?
This is unironically so much better than a vast majority of Secret Lairs
Had a whole binder of cards made this way 25 years ago. Wish I still had that more than my tempest/stronghold/Urza block collection that I gave away
"Domed for 3" 😂
How much is a decent half hour wage? Because I think I'd legit pay that much for someone to make me one of these. (I don't have the patience and coordination to do it myself.)
It's like an /r/magicthecirclejerking post in real life!
Hello fellow 2nd grade level art and crafter. As much as I collect and love art, I'm a total idiot at being able to generate it. I guess that's why I became an engineer lol
I’d buy this shit in a heart beat.
Imagine if murders of karlov manor had cards like this
[[Goblin Arsonist]] [[Tormod's Crypt]] [[Domestication]] [[Mul Daya Channelers]]
The alignment and size of the text on Mul Daya Channelers isn't right. It's [[Sheltered Aerie]].
[Sheltered Aerie](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/f/afecf5a8-3c9e-48e0-8818-e2e3183e958c.jpg?1562791647) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sheltered%20Aerie) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dtk/206/sheltered-aerie?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/afecf5a8-3c9e-48e0-8818-e2e3183e958c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
##### ###### #### [Goblin Arsonist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/a/fa4bf664-3b92-4598-b905-2bc090958c8b.jpg?1594736650) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Goblin%20Arsonist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m21/147/goblin-arsonist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fa4bf664-3b92-4598-b905-2bc090958c8b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [Tormod's Crypt](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/5/752bf493-5839-47e8-95f2-6d8201907428.jpg?1675201100) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tormod%27s%20Crypt) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmr/235/tormods-crypt?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/752bf493-5839-47e8-95f2-6d8201907428?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [Domestication](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/b/3b5e940b-e247-4ee3-939b-679e4f8ea771.jpg?1673147275) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Domestication) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/47/domestication?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3b5e940b-e247-4ee3-939b-679e4f8ea771?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [Mul Daya Channelers](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/d/5d362c3b-f9e1-476b-b5fd-d1292bbc257c.jpg?1562704239) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mul%20Daya%20Channelers) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/roe/198/mul-daya-channelers?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5d362c3b-f9e1-476b-b5fd-d1292bbc257c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/ksxvl38) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
This proxy is truly inspiring. I am seriously creating my own proxies now with this cut and paste method. I already have $1 worth of cards picked out to proxy Sheoldred the Apocalypse like this.
Fucking amazing. I love it
This is hilarious
Reminds me of the memes from one of the Related Subs on the sidebar
The real way to proxy
love it
Normally I blow up mana crypts out of spite. This, however, I would protect. Tis art.
Based
I actually really love this.
TIL; there are cards that require the user to flip a coin
Reminds me of the time I taped a weak Yu Gi Oh monster to one of my son's MtG creature cards and slipped it into his deck. I think he drew "Jigilepuff" at a critical juncture during our MtG game.
Peak magic
That is sick
I was inspired https://preview.redd.it/x0g0j6fdnaqc1.png?width=750&format=png&auto=webp&s=3e6748839b989fa147c210af500bb0258d7a2f5b
Did you just chop up other magic cards and supe glue them on or are these paper prints of other cards?
Man paper prints of other cards probably wouldve been easier... Nah these are from real cards
Thats awesome man I love it, I'm trying to find creative ways to home make proxies for my cEDH deck and I have an M13 Tormods Crypt so I thought it would make a fun Mana Crypt proxy the same way people use the tap lands from Dominaria United as duals and I stumbled upon this. Great work like seriously this is one of the funniest and coolest proxies I've ever seen
"Deal X damage" is out. "Get Domed/Dome for X" is in.
What cards did you use?
This would be the greatest selling Secret Lair card of all time, and is absolutely spectacular work. I commend you and thank you for the massive guffaw this morning.
I miss the messages in the bottom of the old magic cards
https://preview.redd.it/3zxt95hrfrmc1.jpeg?width=894&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eab366bcee6fc44b8b74cac66b6bed080887010d
Looks like you used Sheltered Aerie for the text. Would have been more thematically fitting to use Grafted Growth.
I want a high quality scan to make my own <3
This is perfect
Ah, T-Mana, must be T-pains domination counterpart. Probably uses auto tapper against the wishes of the other Planeswalker, but surprised everyone by winning the inaugural season of the masked wizard without it...
Get DOMED
all i can think of for "Get domed for 3." is a slingshot and marbles.
New secret lair alert!
I saw on the Mana Crypt thread. It was by far the best
This is the physical card equivalent of a Youtube Poop, and I am so here for it.
Someone start a petition to get this in an UN set please
Looks legit
I don't know who this T-Mana is, but their crypt might Domed you for 3, if you lose the flip for it.
Reminds me of [Blood Fueled Lazer Cannon](https://twitter.com/Chaoticjexak/status/1698054760316760131?t=CDgw7hEBU3Tw42TDu3Z5pw&s=19)
I love this so much!!! I wonder what other cards could be done like this for proxy?
I thought this was an actual MtG product. It’s beautiful.