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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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>{{NewRef|latest-developments/boy-and-his-cube-2010-01-01|A Boy and his Cube|[[Tom LaPille]]|June 05, 2009}} | 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>{{NewRef|latest-developments/boy-and-his-cube-2010-01-01|A Boy and his Cube|[[Tom LaPille]]|June 05, 2009}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|feature/power-cubed-2012-11-27|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. | 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. | ||
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==Magic online== | ==Magic online== | ||
Cube Draft is a popular format on [[Magic Online]] which is held on occasionally on selected periods. <ref>{{NewRef|magic-online-cube-2012-03-13|Magic Online Cube|[[Monty Ashley]]|March 13, 2012 | Cube Draft is a popular format on [[Magic Online]] which is held on occasionally on selected periods. <ref>{{NewRef|magic-online-cube-2012-03-13|Magic Online Cube|[[Monty Ashley]]|March 13, 2012 | ||
}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|magic-online-cube-2012-03-13|The Cube Is Back|[[Monty Ashley]]|September 26, 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|feature/mtgo-cube-returns-2013-04-30|MTGO Cube Returns|[[Trick Jarrett]]|April 30, 2013}}</ref> <ref>[http://magic.wizards.com/en/MTGO/articles/archive/new-magic-online-legacy-cube-2014-11-3 | }}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|magic-online-cube-2012-03-13|The Cube Is Back|[[Monty Ashley]]|September 26, 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|feature/mtgo-cube-returns-2013-04-30|MTGO Cube Returns|[[Trick Jarrett]]|April 30, 2013}}</ref> <ref>[[Randy Buehler]]. (November 3, 2014) "[http://magic.wizards.com/en/MTGO/articles/archive/new-magic-online-legacy-cube-2014-11-3 The New Magic Online Legacy Cube, Daily MTG]", [[magicthegathering.com]], Wizards of the Coast.</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|magic-online/announcing-legendary-cube-2015-08-05|Announcing the Legendary Cube|[[David Whitfield]]|August 5, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|magic-digital/legendary-cube-returns-2016-03-23|Legendary Cube Returns!|[[Jules Robins]]|March 23, 2016}}</ref> | ||
==In major tournaments== | ==In major tournaments== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{NewRef|ways-play/fantastic-cubes-and-how-we-build-them-2016-04-29|Fantastic Cubes and How We Build Them|Meghan Wolff|April 29, 2016}} | *{{NewRef|ways-play/fantastic-cubes-and-how-we-build-them-2016-04-29|Fantastic Cubes and How We Build Them|[[Meghan Wolff]]|April 29, 2016}} | ||
*{{NewRef|how-build/building-your-first-cube-2016-05-19|Building Your First Cube|[[Melissa DeTora]]|May 19, 2016}} | *{{NewRef|how-build/building-your-first-cube-2016-05-19|Building Your First Cube|[[Melissa DeTora]]|May 19, 2016}} | ||
*{{NewRef|ways-play/conspiracycube-2016-08-23|Conspiracy...Cube!|[[Bruce Richard]]|August 23, 2016}} | *{{NewRef|ways-play/conspiracycube-2016-08-23|Conspiracy...Cube!|[[Bruce Richard]]|August 23, 2016}} | ||
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[[Category:Multiplayer]] | [[Category:Multiplayer]] | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 23 August 2016
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]
Description
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] 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.
In 2015, UltraPro sold the MOX CUB3™ deck box, which was especially designed for Cubing. [4]
Magic online
Cube Draft is a popular format on Magic Online which is held on occasionally on selected periods. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9][10]
In major tournaments
It was one of the formats played at the 2007 Magic Invitational. The 2012 Players Championship also adopted Cube Draft as one of their formats played.
Gallery
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Original cube booster for Magic Online
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Legacy cube booster for Magic Online
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Legendary cube booster for Magic Online
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Ultra Pro deck box for a Cube
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- ↑ Randy Buehler. (November 3, 2014) "The New Magic Online Legacy Cube, Daily MTG", magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast.
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