Build an MTG Cube!

Cube design is a hugely rewarding activity that allows one to be a game designer and to create amazing and memorable moments to share with friends. But getting started can feel daunting. So let’s break cube design down into some simple steps that will have you making a cube in no time!

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[markymarksaddiction]

As a first time cuber I can confirm that the task does feel impossible but once you get started it's got like a "Oh, I get it." moment and then it's super fun

[irishpotato]

Been working on this cube on and off for a year, friend is coming over tonight and we are gonna finish it! Thanks for the help

[DanSternofBeyer]

This is beautiful work, as always. Even though I've been cubing for years now, I watched every moment with undivided attention.

[garrettcolas]

A video like this except about set or block cubes would be cool

[Zjivarra]

Making a cube with fewer colors might be a good way to do a first. Like picking your favorite 3 colors plus artifacts. :))
I’ve had this idea in my head to use a bundle as a foundation for a cube, becuase 10x15 will be 150 cards already and then you can just add another 100-200 or so cards on top of that from your existing collection and from other sets than what the bundle was. Also limiting cube cards to certain sets with just a couple favorites as outliers can be cool.
Another fun cube experience can be just buying bulk commons and making a cube from that. :))

[SenpuuNoMa]

This is a really good video, i really like how you handled the basics and the potential issues. I'm still working on my 720 (+80 commanders, separated) EDH/Brawl multiplayer cube with each three colour pair having a theme from each of the colours and each dual colour pair having two themes from each colour and all the commanders should have at least a playable plan A. It's been giving me headaches for over a year now, this video really helped me put it in perspective, and i've decided to just let it be what it is and add cards i like to play with. Somtimes simple is best.

[justinblechinger]

I just finished a five year in the making cube. All pauper, all multicolor, all modern, and no repeats. 440 cards in the cube. Now I just someone to cube draft with.

[TrainmasterGT]

5:10 love the smoke effect behind the door. Feels very Gruul!!

[LeftLeaningPinko]

I very recently completed my very first cube (a 360-card premodern cube from Ice Age to Scourge, 4th edition to 7th edition, plus Chronicles) that very closely follows most of the suggestions in this video. I can confirm that the tips in the video are very good, although the ratio of mana fixing might depend a bit on your goals. That said, it's always better to start with more rather than less.

[seanedgar]

I've managed to make a pretty compact EDH cube by adding cards that flex across multiple roles or strategies. Mine is very heavy on multicolour cards because commanders are included. That said, it is intended for 2 and 3 colour decks and they've always come together into 100 card decks 😊

[cachorubione]

Truly great video. Everyone tells me to build a "precon" cube but I don't want that. I just want to put together something with what I have and take it from there. So it was really pleasing and helpful to watch this guide. Thanks!

[garagavia]

I'm a cube enthusiast and I'm just getting back into it after a hiatus. Instantly subbed, looking forward to see more good cube content ❤️🙏

[hvmachinegun]

Great idea! My cube design tip is to play as many of your pet cards as possible, than try to build an environment around it. To many folks think thei have to put strong/ powerful cube staples into their cube, but the funnest cubes ate the ones where you play cards you've never seen before. Get weird!

[NUMSKUL_TX]

Gonna start building my first ever cube from draft chaff that I've accumulated over the last couple years when I started. This is by far the best video on how to start yet. The question I'm having is rarities. With the 50 of each color and curve what should the ratio of rarities be? I'm sure it depends on power level wanted but unsure really

[happycatfish]

This is some cool cube content man! Love to see people not only promoting the format, but lowering the barrier of entry and making it easier for others to join the fun 😁

[achipinthesugar]

Thank you for saying "strongly recommend". The current fashion for saying "highly recommend" drives me bananas. Also great video!

[csudab]

This is the best video on this topic I’ve seen yet

[ryantuck]

thanks for the video making a cube is intimidating and now i feel a bit more confident to give it a try

[schlockfather]

I just slapped a cube together and I hope it doesn't suck. It's mostly creature centric and I worry there's a bad imbalance, but I'm trying to get something starting off the ground.

[zieglerr]

3:25 Me: Looks at the 2 tv trays in my room covered in stacks of cards while I eat my food carefully on my bed. HE KNOWS