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Ok, it's time to start making cuts. I keep coming across two different issues while drafting my cube. The first one is a handful of powerful cards that don't create any interesting archetypes or pull you into any interesting directions but that are so strong you feel obligated to abandon...

I'm with you. Ultimately, the issue I have with most of these cards is just how wordy and inelegant they are. Being digital doesn't make that barrier any better, it just allows them to be playable despite suffering from a massive design flaw. I'll be honest, I've played against a good bunch of...

Ok, some updates. First, I've loved the additions of all the cards I listed on my last update. Sure, I'm worried about Oath of Druids but drafting it has been a blast. The questionable picks are: Hidden Stockpile Fastbond As neither is doing much. But I did get some beautiful decks with the...

I'm surprised you didn't run Vengevine, I thought you did! Can't recommend it enough, it's a great build-around and adds beef to the cube, which is always in too short of a supply.

While I think about Nanonox's suggestions, I've decided to make some other small improvements or just try out some new stuff. It is not easy and I admit being a bit lost. These are the changes I'm most sure about. Stromkirk Noble > Falkenrath Pit Fighter Bygone Bishop > Welcoming Vampire...

The best TfK art was on Mirrodin anyways

Ok, so which cards would you run with Academy Rector? Academy Rector IIs it worth running simply on utility alone with cards like: Shark Typhoon The Mirari Conjecture Parallax Wave Elspeth Conquers Death Necromancy Goblin Bombardment Fastbond Survival of the Fittest Are these actually good...

Thirst for Discovery vs Compulsive Research vs Thirst for Knowledge

Sorry, I was too succient! What I mean is that I don't know if my drafters will recognize the synergy. I can tell them a +1+/1 counter and a -1/-1 one counter each other, though. I did try a counters theme, but it was long ago and mostly in another cube. There's a bunch of cool stuff you can do...

I tried persist combo but it was either too strong or too weak and it didn't really add much. It's also hard for players to notice how the combo works, most won't know the rules or simply don't think about it, sadly.

Ok guys, time to work on the cube. First, some replacements. Jace, Vryn's Prodigy > Thought Courier Kytheon, Hero of Akros > Usher of the Fallen Zulaport Cutthroat > The Meathook Massacre Thrill of Possibility > Cathartic Pyre I'm cutting the double-faced cards from the cube because they are...

One of the 17, but that's because I'm greedy not because it's the right play! It should only count as half a land, though it does bring enough value that it's not an issue.

Urza's Saga was very easy to support and it added a lot to my cube, I recommend it. It's also extremely strong, making two Karnstructs is no joke.

The main reason I don't run Fact or Fiction is to allow for value Gifts Ungiven.

I just think Un-sets are terrible. The cards vast majority of cards are completely lacking in interest at best and painfully unfunny at worst. Seriously, what is appeal of Carnivorous Death Parrots? It's a 2/2 Flyer that makes you repeat an unfunny line every turn. It's terrible. Paper Tiger is...

Hey, thanks for the comments and sorry for taking long to answer. I agree Grave Pact may not be very fun. It can be interesting but it's true it can lead to some very loopsided games. Ultimately, there are not that many interesting cards left to try so I decided to give it a try. Murderous...

Ok, so what do you guys think of this? Vessel of Nascency > Abundant Harvest Avenger of Zendikar > Berserk Jadelight Ranger > Managorger Hydra Ambush Viper > Dragonsguard Elite Ancient Stirrings Black also has a bunch of cards that aren't doing much. What do you think about running something...

I have a few slots in black that aren't doing much. How can I use them to promote the use of Bolas's Citadel? Bolas's Citadel

If you haven't tried the degenate micro-cube you should. Sadly, I don't think it works in sealed and my group would never be able to play it! https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/degenerate-micro-cube

Ok guys, I have to questions for you guys. The first is: How would you make Equilibrium interesting? Equilibrium Second, which cards come to mind as being similar archetype build-arounds? Grave Pact Oppossition Earthcraft Oath of Druids They don't have to be old-school or enchantments, I...