Dear Contagion Clasp, 

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You are such a quirky little Magic card. In 2019 I organised my 4th Cube Invitational. For the second draft we did a Rotisserie Draft with my Peasant Cube. I opted to build a very, very strong Blue and Black Makeshift Mannequin deck. But you, Contagion Clasp, inspired my dear friend Martijn to draft a very funky little deck. 

In 2019 a very unique set of cards was released with War of the Sparks: uncommon Planeswalkers. They were perfect, having enchantment-like effects in combination with only minus abilities meant they could never walk away with the game on their own. They felt really intune with my Peasant Cube’s power level, so I included them in my Cube. Martijn saw them in the list and was very curious to see if he could abuse them. And one of the ways he sought out to abuse them was with you, Contagion Clasp. Your recurring Proliferate ability made sure that the minus abilities on the uncommon Planeswalkers also became a never ending supply of value. Such a unique way of approaching this Rotisserie draft where he could perfectly sculpt a deck around those Planeswalkers. 

Martijn went 2-1 with his amazing list, only to lose to me and my Makeshift Mannequin value. He secured his spot in the top 4 with his amazing brew exploiting you. I was so amazed by his deck, the way he approached the Rotisserie draft, the fun he had playing you. And I was amazed by the fun I had playing against you, because it was one hell of a match that I will never forget. Such a tight match full of gameplay with a lot of back and forth. The reason I love Magic and Cube so much. 

With love, 

Hanjo