Recent content by ravnic

I have a reanimator theme in my low- to mid-power cube. Now I am looking for 3-4 reanimation spells that I can add to my occasionals. For these explicitly, I want cards that are a little more splashy/swingy. Occasionals are not supposed to be better on average, like rares are, but I allow for...

I think all of the mentioned cards are fine, except Farid. That is so above the line and I think I could explain why. First it's stats, red didn't get even a splashable 3/2 for 2R in old border times and this one is a 3/3 and has several upsides. It also has the weird commander mechanic goad the...

I think in a lower powered fair environment where creature stats are a bit more old school turning your 1-drop into a 3/2 or 5/2 can be quite relevant. In test drafting I've already ended up playing the Manipulator in a ub ninjutsu deck, even though I just had a little sprinkle of graveyard...

I've been supporting Life Gain decks for a long time. I don't love it, but some of my drafters do. I think this is one of the biggest upsides the archetype has going for it. A lot of people just really enjoy the life gain trigger fiestas. Ajani's Pridemate is the most cast card on MTG Arena, and...

I think I finally want to try ... Hedron Alignment ... with a "pick 1, get 4" sticker. As an occasional. Could actually be a neat mini archetype in a 40 card format.

Wow, I scrolled through the whole list. A piece of art.

Casual Champions Inclusions Core Dark Matter Manipulator Might just be the one non-parasitic selfmill enabler I recently decided to search for in black. Sadly both versions look like shite. In general, Hexhaven has even worse aesthetics than Strixhaven. Feels half-baked and often just ugly...

Stitcher's Supplier Dark Matter Manipulator Is the new guy interesting for a wider range of cube decks? Or are both just for dredge?

It's been six years, what cool new toys have we gotten for a TOL matters theme? (across all power levels)

How strong is this beast in cube, actually? Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis I might want something to bolster the kind of decks that would want 'gaak in my cube, but maybe I'm just crazy for considering this cheatable, recursive 8/8 trampler? EDIT: don't answer, I realized how stupid hogaak would...

Cube Open Braunschweig ... was the greatest weekend of magic ever. The people, the atmosphere, the drafts. It was like a school trip, just without annoying teenager problems and lots of cube instead! Here are the results: 1. Mono {U} Spells Control 3-0 (6-2) Ones 1 Faerie Seer 1 Opt 1...

You speak my language, friend

This speaks to me. Seems like a sweet occasional. Dredge Golgari Grave-Troll, then draw 6.

Considered him before, then went with Clockwork Fox. But I could easily see him in my cube.

Pompous Battlemage This is a goblin with prowess that's a cheap discard outlet. It almost fits my cube too well. Like a custom card. I just would've tried to avoid prepare still. And not make him look like he's wearing a bowtie. If Jace was really aiming for a perfect multiverse, he should...