Modern Horizons 2 was almost inevitable after the hit that Modern Horizons 1 proved to be. Bypassing standard and featuring an absurd number of keywords and mechanics, each Horizons set gets to push the envelope of design restriction, leading to potentially pushed and exciting cards at every rarity, including commons. Modern Horizons added large numbers…
Just in time for the beginning of spoilers for Modern Horizons 2, we’ve got a trip to the wonderful Wizarding World of Strixhaven. This update also sees the beginning of the integration of a +1/+1 counters theme in Green/White in an effort to help out our least well received color pair. Color In Out …
Strixhaven is here in all of its wizarding glory. We’ve got 5 enemy color pairs, dual-colored commons, and a focus on having fun through casting spells. Returning is the FIRE philosophy around commons to the point these quick hits might not exactly be a quick read. Mechanics Magecraft – Present in all 5 colors, Magecraft…
We heard you, it’s taken a moment, but we’ve finally had some time (and have seen enough “when is the update” comments) that here we are! Without any further ado, the CMR and KHM update for The Pauper Cube (100% Monarch-free!) Color In Out The Reasons Perhaps setting a land-speed record for shortest stay…
Mechanic summary Modal double face cards (MDFC): At the time you play a modal double faced card, you can select either side and play it according to the appropriate timing rules. Once again, MDFCs are uncommon and higher, so we don’t have to worry about them. Boast: Appearing only on creatures, Boast indicates an…
It’s been a while since the last update. With the state of in-person play still being a limited affair, we’ve been a little bit slower to ensure time to deliberate on exact changes for the cube since it might be a while before folks next get to draft. That all said the need to keep…
For the second of our quarantine updates to the cube, we’ve got big things from Jumpstart and Core Set 2021. Neither of these sets introduce any new mechanics so we’re using this time to take care of a bit of house keeping for some under-performers. This update features not only one of the largest upgrades…
June brings us two gifts in the form of Core set 2021 and Jump/Start. We’re very excited to discuss what each of these sets potentially brings to the cube and what we’ve got our eyes on. Core 21 White Phizzled: Aside from the neat creature type, this seems less powerful for a similar effect to…
After a long an uncomfortable period without new Magic cards, we have the full list of new cards from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths to finally consider. A plane full of monsters and mutants, Ikoria’s creative themes revolve around large creatures and larger spells. The Mechanics Cycling: A returning mechanic, cycling allows players to discard a…
Theros Beyond Death marks the second of the Pauper Cube Committee-managed updates to the cube, and also one of the toughest series of decisions. You’ll likely notice that this pass took us longer than usual, and it was full of tough calls. In addition to simply adding in new cards, we’ve stated in the Theros…