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I've been playing Magic since 2015, and I've fallen in love with the game.This channel will be all about Commander, Cube, Modern, and new card announcements, with the occasional product review or product opening from time to time, as well as gameplay. Enjoy your time here!
Creating a DEFENDERS Theme in Cube? More Fun Than You Think | Magic: The Gathering
Defenders may not seem like the most fun draft archetype, but it actually crosses over nicely with other themes and has a few interesting play patterns. Is it too reliant on the payoffs, or is this a good theme to try to draft? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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MY CUBES:
Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim
Pauper Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/261bn
Two-Headed Giant Cube (with custom cards): cubecobra.com/cube/list/23219055-02b1-4302-9d62-b7b7b42cfc96?view=spoiler
Signpost Uncommons Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/23219055-02b1-4302-9d62-b7b7b42cfc96
Bad Cards Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/334ux
MY OTHER CHANNELS:
Satisfactory: @SatisfactoryNews
Gaming: @Masonzerogaming
ASMR: @MasonzeroASMR
MTG Instagram: masonzeromtg
Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10
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MY CUBES:
Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim
Pauper Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/261bn
Two-Headed Giant Cube (with custom cards): cubecobra.com/cube/list/23219055-02b1-4302-9d62-b7b7b42cfc96?view=spoiler
Signpost Uncommons Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/23219055-02b1-4302-9d62-b7b7b42cfc96
Bad Cards Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/334ux
MY OTHER CHANNELS:
Satisfactory: @SatisfactoryNews
Gaming: @Masonzerogaming
ASMR: @MasonzeroASMR
MTG Instagram: masonzeromtg
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Top 5 Cards for PAUPER Cube from Modern Horizons 3 | Magic: The Gathering
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Modern Horizons 3 is full of powerful and unique cards, and that includes the commons! Here are my favorites that I think are going to be all-stars in a lot of pauper cubes. Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim Pauper Cube: cubecobr...
Best Bloomburrow Cards for Cube | Magic: The Gathering
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Today we’re looking at Bloomburrow, which just finished its spoilers this week. I was excited for this set from a visual and flavor perspective because like many people, I grew up reading Redwall, and this set really takes us all back to those stories of brave mouse warriors fighting against evil vermin. But it turns out, this set is more than just cute animals. It also has some really, really ...
5 Best Assassin's Creed Cards for Cube | Magic: The Gathering
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Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed has been a bit polarizing, but there are a few cards that a lot of cubes wouldn't be opposed to running - but also, they're easy enough to skip! Which cards, if any, will you choose? Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubeco...
5 Cube Design Considerations and Philosophies | Magic: The Gathering
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Every change you make in your cube affects every other card, even in some little way. From the way these changes adjust the viability of certain decks, to the modulation of removal spell power, this video is all about how each of your 360 (or 720) cards interact with each other, both in the draft and on the battlefield. Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 ...
10 of the Best Modern Horizons 3 Cards for YOUR Cube! | Magic: The Gathering
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Modern Horizons 3 is an entire set of cube-able cards, but somehow I was able to pick just 10 to talk about today. What cards are you thinking of using? Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim Pauper Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/261bn...
Pauper Cube - Best March of the Machine Cards | Magic: The Gathering
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I'm catching up on some sets that I didn't get around to making Pauper Cube reviews for. So here are 5 cards I think have been making a splash in Pauper Cube, and that you should definitely check out! Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list...
I designed custom Surge, Voting, and Team cards! | Magic: The Gathering
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I designed some custom cards for my two-headed giant cube, and I hope you like them! I think I've tweaked them to not be too format-warping, but if you have any concerns, I encourage you to take a look at my list (linked just below) and let me know if anything seems like it needs to be tweaked! Two-Headed Giant Cube (with custom cards): cubecobra.com/cube/list/23219055-02b1-4302-9d62-b7b7b42cfc...
5 More Underplayed Commander Cards to Try | Magic: The Gathering
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You guys loved my last video about underplayed commander cards! So here are five more cards that you might not know about. Do you use any of these? Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim Pauper Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/261bn Two-...
TOP 10 Outlaws of Thunder Junction Cards for Cube | Magic: The Gathering
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Between the main set, Big Score, and the Commander set, Outlaws of Thunder Junction has some good cards for cube. What will you be testing? Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim Pauper Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/261bn Two-Headed G...
Best FALLOUT Cards for Cube | Magic: The Gathering
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Does Magic: The Gathering: Universes Beyond: Fallout have any good cards for cube? Well, these 5 might be worth trying out. What do you think? Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim Pauper Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/261bn Two-Heade...
You're Not Playing These Old Commander Cards | Magic: The Gathering
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I did it so you don't have to. I scrolled through old cards until I found some hidden gems that may have a home in your niche commander deck! Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim Pauper Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/261bn Two-Headed...
Top 10 Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Cards for Pauper Cube | Magic: The Gathering
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Next on the list of sets I missed doing a pauper cube review for at the time... is Kamigawa Neon Dynasty! These are the 10 best commons from Neon Dynasty for your pauper cube! Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim Pauper Cube: cubeco...
5 Magic Keywords I Want to See Return | Magic: The Gathering
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There have been many Magic mechanics that only survived for one set. Here are some mechanics that I think have enough design space to be brought back in a new set. My custom Two-Headed Giant cards: imgur.com/a/8IedMEZ Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubeco...
5 Murders at Karlov Manor Cards for PAUPER Cube | Magic: The Gathering
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Murders at Karlov Manor has some pretty enticing commons for pauper cube. Which ones will you be including? Get 10% off your first order at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero10 Get 5% off additional orders at LDB Duel: ldbduel.com/discount/masonzero5 MY CUBES: Average Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/ooim Pauper Cube: cubecobra.com/cube/list/261bn Two-Headed Giant Cube (with custom cards): S...
Best Murders at Karlov Manor Cards for Cube | Magic: The Gathering
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Revisiting Archer Tribal in Command | Ohabi Caleria EDH Deck
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I have a peasant token cube and was considering slaughter the strong as it was downgraded but decided it was not needed. Then thought: but if i had a defenders theme it would be definitely fun! Very cool synergy indeed. I like your thinking with mentor of the meek etc to have cards that work with multiple archetypes: even as different as aggro and defender. And to prevent parasitism in a cube
I love finding unexpected synergies like this. Nothing more satisfying than finding a way to make something seemingly parasitic into something synergistic.
Rielle, the Everwise is a great discard payoff in Izzet colors. Containment Construct is a great colorless discard payoff.
Love those cards! Rielle ate a removal spell before doing anything when I drafted it in your cube.
Do you think you'll do more of this sort of video? Would love to see the 8 other guilds
I have a rakdos sacrifice video up, and I just made one about selesnya/bant defenders. I definitely want to do more like that, though.
@@MasonzeroMTG yea the sacrifice video is how I found you! I also really liked the defenders video. I've been playing around with an equipment based cube so I've been poking into cube content.
Great tips! I have an Ice Age block set cube, Mirage block set cube, Snow-themed cube, LOTR cube and a Bloomburrow cube with two more in the works (super vintage - anything before Ice Age and an Urza block set cube which is muy expensivo). The more fire your basic/nonbasic lands are, the more fire your cube is kids. Get feedback and cut out the junk that nobody is drafting.
Those are some wild cubes! Love it.
I have used several of the cards you mentioned in my Cube and I never really thought about them the way you discussed. Thank You!
This set was insane for pauper cube. I'm running a tonne of cards and I'm pretty happy with how they play. -Thraben charm (almost unconditional removal) -jolted away -dog umbra (better pacifism that can also be protection) -Serum visionary -Retrofitted transmogrant -Accursed marauder -Refurbished familiar -Eviscerator's insight -Sarpadian simulacrum (1 drop goblin with haste that gives value in late game) -Molten gatekeeper -Squoa, embermage -Galvanic discharge (almost bolt) -Horrific assault (better pray upon) -Malevolent rumble -Collosal dreadmask (great in late game) -Sneaky snacker (not bad on rate, great with village rites effects and slow control finisher or chump blocker) -Cranial ram (narrow, but insane in the right deck) -Writhing chrysalis (does everything you want in gruul) Considering an eldrazi repurposer as well. Link for reference: cubecobra.com/cube/list/4oe0n
I also am trying out some of the living weapons to help boost artifact and voltron decks!
very comprehensive analysis of sacrifice theme archetype in Magic The Gathering cube building. I liked the discussion of enablers, payoffs, and fodder. Mayhem Devil, Blood Artist and Viscera Seer are some of my favorite cards in this archetype.
100 card command cube here; there’s definitely some value uncommons I’m happy for like Lilysplash Mentor and legends like Hugs are pretty fair for mine
Ral, Crackling Wit is build your own storm. It kind of sucks that storm is essentially just prowess spell singers at this point in non-power cubes, but I do like seeing "storm" literally printed on a card that helps both archetypes.
I like the potential Ral has, but I'm curious if it's good enough to replace existing red-blue cards. As a big spells fan, I like it a lot though.
I’d be curious on how possible you think it would to make a bloomburrow themed cube? With support from other sets. The Redwall nostalgia is very much what is inspiring me.
great card designs! I’ve always wanted to design and create my own Magic The Gathering cards for my cubes to enhance existing mechanics and synergies.
Thank you John!
great advice
Hey my name is mason too!
Hello, fellow Mason!
Yes I think this is a good commander because I am building a deck and it has been fun figuring it out
I’m personally really excited about running keen-eyed alongside ooze! Also very excited about mockingbird, shoreline looter, and Beza.
Nice to have a set that will not break my vintage cube budget after coming off the MH3 madness.
Lmfao right
Narset doesn’t do anything to fetchlands 🤔, did you mean Ashiok?
Haha yes, as every single comment has pointed out, I did mean Ashiok.
I’ve recently finished building my first pauper cube, your videos are absolutely fantastic! Such great advice and overviews! Thanks
Great overview
Sick cube!! how have you found the Monarch cards to be? Ive left them out so far due to the fact that they seem kind of game breaking.
Badlands Revival made it into my cube. My cube's a new player friendly cube, with 4x each (C), 2x each (U), and 1x each (R/M), with 16 card packs (2R/M, 3U, 11C, where (C)s are 2x each color and then 1x colorless spell for signaling purposes). My BG archetype is reanimator, and Badlands Revival is great for this. (Back for More had "fight" which isn't a keyword action I want in my cube).
Woot cube
Any cards from this set that you're looking forward to playing?
Great video! Some interesting thoughts. I totally agree with cards that are relavent in multiple decks.
12:34 am I missing something? Why is Narset good against/with fetch lands? Did you mean Ashiok? Or are you talking about the fixing for double blue? Narset doesn't interact with fetch lands.
As others have pointed out, I meant Ashiok and totally just mixed around the two cards. Got the oppressive passives confused!
Great designs!
Thanks!
Great video appreciate the cube content! I mostly do vintage cube. I like the direction the mtgo cube has went in recently where they are rotating some of the targeted archetypes/sub-archetypes in and out regularly like lands/twin combos/doomsday packages/ draw 7 punishers and tweaking artifact support level etc. while still maintaining the nostalgia (reanimator/ hard control/ red aggro/ mono white etc..) and to your point on the use case of interaction cards like ravenoua chupacabra i think it is getting more important to pay attention to those aspects and magic design has pushed to that effect in the last few years the text boxes are getting bigger and bigger and now there are alot of lands that are also spells ( boseiju/ ottawarra etc..) the evoke elementals cycle (grief, solitude etc.. and double faced card lands. Power creeeeeppp!! Thanks again foe the great content !
Thanks for the comment! Totally agree!
Do you mainly cube in person, online, or mainly as a thought exercise? Would love to see you do some hot takes by doing.a cube tier list.
I don't cube at all online. I cube mostly in person, but not as often as I'd like since it's hard to get people together - and on top of that, several people in my playgroup have cubes, so we rotate through them all. To test my cubes otherwise, though, I do a lot of bot drafts on CubeCobra to see how it feels to draft different archetypes. Obviously that's not as useful as a real draft but it helps me get a general feel for how balanced my draft themes are.
Any advice for pauper cube? Do you have a video on the subject already?
I have a video on my channel about how I designed my pauper cube!
Would you ever be interested in doing a cube review? I recently built a pauper/peasant cube of my own and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it!
I can certainly try, but I am definitely not great at looking at the full picture of someone else's cube.
I do have a video on my channel about how I designed my pauper cube, hopefully that is helpful!
Great video Mason!
sorry what does narset have to do with fetch lands? Because they thin out the deck?
I think he mixed Narset up with Ashiok
Lol yeah I mixed Narset up with Ashiok, that's my bad. So here's a bonus lesson with Narset. 😅 Narset is more powerful if you have a lot of cantrips in your cube or a "Whenever you draw your second card" type of theme, but without something like that, her static ability is pretty inconsequential.
Following up on this video, what are your thoughts on card density in relation to a cube's size and archetypes (i.e. how many cards of a specific archetype would you want for each supported archetype in a cube that mainly focuses on guild-style 2-color pairings)?
That's a great question that I don't have a perfect answer to. Like I said, I really like to find crossover cards, that fill multiple roles. Personally in this example assuming a 360 cube, I would prefer to have less than 5 cards per each of the 10 guilds that ONLY work in that guild. But with 10 different pairings, you will naturally have some crossover to alleviate that. A blue spells-matter card may be good in Izzet spells but it's also playable in Dimir control. With my synergy cube, I actually tried to design it with three color wedges in mind. So for example, Abzan is +1/+1 counters, but then Selesnya and Golgari each approach that theme slightly differently, but will still share a similar pool of cards. Of course you can have the opposite problem of not enough support for a theme. In that case, it's important to support themes in non-obvious ways through your design choices. One of my favorite example is that if you have cards that want creatures in the graveyard, replace certain noncreature spells with creatures that have similar abilities. So like Ravenous Chupacabra instead of Murder. That has the same effect but it's one more creature that can die and fill your graveyard, but it is also a generic card that doesn't signal a theme or force a drafter in a certain direction.
Good video.
Thanks for laying out all these thoughts! Definitely lots of good advice here, especially for less experienced cube curators.
Love this style of video, please teach me more, Senpai 🙏
Vintage cube is my favorite format, so glad to see some more content on it!
What a great video. I’m saving this for when I go to collect the MH3 cards for cube, thanks for the video!
Woot cube !!!!
Really random question, but at 7:16 there's this really beautiful ulamog art in the background, where'd you get this art from?
I get all of my backgrounds from the Wallpapers page of the official Magic site. This one in particular is right here: images.ctfassets.net/s5n2t79q9icq/2mbmT5rUUTynpisnYCrTUx/f2ab290ae36b62211cffc785f7df0567/Wallpaper_2560x1600_Calamity_of_the_Titans.png
Love this series. I just completed my first ever pauper cube which I will be using to play battle box/danger room format. Loved whole cubebuilding process.
Thanks for watching! Ooh, first pauper cube. Enjoy the process of always adjusting it and slowly making it better!
Woot pauper cube
Let's goooo
Dang. Some of that AI art was pretty fire 🔥 though. Commercial art jobs are definitely in some trouble if that’s the quality you can get with AI tools these days. 🥲🥲
Great video. I will for sure use some of mentioned cards and tips. Btw what sleeves are you using for your pauper cube ? For some pauper cubes sleeves are worth more than cards itself
Thanks! The sleeves are nothing special. Ultra Pro. I think specifically the Ultra Pro Pro-Matte.
Thank you, this is the exact info I needed for angry cyclops
I'm going to try out Bristlebud Farmer!
Telepathy is funny af
I need to pick up a Psychic Trance just for the art.
4:35 Scarecrone can be used to draw a card and put itself back on the battlefield if the abilities are done in correct order. Just have to hold priority :)
Huh, interesting. I would have thought you couldn't activate the ability without having a target to pick. Isn't that normally how things work?
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