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'''Cube Draft''' is a [[casual]] ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' [[format]] where [[player]]s create a '''cube''', a large pool of cards selected for the purposes of playing a [[limited]] game. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/tcg/resources/formats-casual|Casual Formats|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|not dated}}</ref> | |||
Cube Draft encompasses many of the most enjoyable aspects of ''Magic'', combining elements of both [[Constructed]] and [[Limited]] play, trading, and playing the game with friends. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/ld/41|A Boy and his Cube|[[Tom LaPille]]|June 05, 2009}}</ref> <ref>[http://playmagicwith.tomlapille.com/index.php/the-cube-faq/ Tom Lapille (September 30, 2006) The Cube FAQ. Play Magic With Tom LaPille ]</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/223b|Power, Cubed|[[Max McCall]]|November 27, 2012}}</ref> To prepare for this format, a player (or, if you prefer, your entire play group) prepares a "cube" — a specifically selected set of at least 360 different cards. Many cubes contain upwards of 720 cards to provide more variety among drafts. | |||
Once the cube has been built, you can use it for any [[draft]] format. The most popular option is to build makeshift "[[booster pack]]s" out of 15 [[random]]ly selected cards from the cube and then run a regular [[Booster Draft]]. But you can also use your cube for [[Winston Draft]], [[Solomon Draft]], or any other kind of draft format. | |||
Building a cube is a great way to get some extra play value out of your favorite cards, or even out of cards that haven't found a home in your Constructed decks. The best aspect of it is how personalized it is. Every cube is different, and you can build the pool of cards you'll draft with however you choose. Some players even create intricate lists of the most powerful ''Magic'' cards ever created and try to include each one in their cube. | |||
Cube Draft is a popular format on [[Magic Online]] which is held on occationally on selected periods. <ref>[http://magic.wizards.com/en/MTGO/articles/archive/new-magic-online-legacy-cube-2014-11-3 Randy Buehler (November 3, 2014) The New Magic Online Legacy Cube, Daily MTG, magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast.]</ref> The 2012 [[Worlds|Players Championship]] also adopted Cube Draft as one of their formats played. | |||
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Cube Draft is a casual Magic: The Gathering format where players create a cube, a large pool of cards selected for the purposes of playing a limited game. [1]
Cube Draft encompasses many of the most enjoyable aspects of Magic, combining elements of both Constructed and Limited play, trading, and playing the game with friends. [2] [3] [4] To prepare for this format, a player (or, if you prefer, your entire play group) prepares a "cube" — a specifically selected set of at least 360 different cards. Many cubes contain upwards of 720 cards to provide more variety among drafts.
Once the cube has been built, you can use it for any draft format. The most popular option is to build makeshift "booster packs" out of 15 randomly selected cards from the cube and then run a regular Booster Draft. But you can also use your cube for Winston Draft, Solomon Draft, or any other kind of draft format.
Building a cube is a great way to get some extra play value out of your favorite cards, or even out of cards that haven't found a home in your Constructed decks. The best aspect of it is how personalized it is. Every cube is different, and you can build the pool of cards you'll draft with however you choose. Some players even create intricate lists of the most powerful Magic cards ever created and try to include each one in their cube.
Cube Draft is a popular format on Magic Online which is held on occationally on selected periods. [5] The 2012 Players Championship also adopted Cube Draft as one of their formats played.
References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (not dated). "Casual Formats". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Tom LaPille (June 05, 2009). "A Boy and his Cube". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Tom Lapille (September 30, 2006) The Cube FAQ. Play Magic With Tom LaPille
- ↑ Max McCall (November 27, 2012). "Power, Cubed". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Randy Buehler (November 3, 2014) The New Magic Online Legacy Cube, Daily MTG, magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast.