Uber Cube

During this episode both Anthony aka. Uber Bear and May aka. Myagic discuss the impacts of over tinkering in cube environments. Team Uber Cube provides methods to both process feedback and how to responsibly update your cube environments without "tipping the scales" or "flattening the tires." In addition, we discuss how to balance your subtypes or factions within your thematic...

During this episode Anthony Adams aka. Uber Bear and Stu discusses how Magic the Gathering has evolved from a cube design perspective. The team banters on the pillars of Magic and how each portion of the color pie is both defined and evolved in Magic's 30-year history. In addition, we discuss both design and curation utilizing the "paper, rock scissors" method for both archetype cho...

During this episode Anthony aka. Uber Bear is joined by a very special guest and friend of the show Jonathan aka. Chill MTG where we discuss how to design and curate a two headed giant cube experience. Chill and Uber Bear discuss the unique mechanics that can enhance this 2 vs 2 environment to include Aristocrats, Surge, Support, Council's Will ,Council's Dilemma, Battalion, Battlecry, B...

During this episode Anthony and Stu step to the sidelines and are joined by our special hosts Christian Anderson and Nathan Black. This episode features how to both curate and build a Bant Enchantments 180 cube which is excellent for a fast shuffle up and play experience consisting of 2-4 players.  Both Christian and Nathan cover the Theros  enchantments and key mechanics  when forged together can...

During this episode Team Uber Cube celebrates Halloween 2022 recorded while attending Cube Con (a cube experience of a lifetime!) During this special we discuss Uber Bear's Horror Cube and discuss the fundamentals to both design and drafting a gothic horror thematic cube where the creatures of the night relentlessly assault their human prey. To the surprise of the armies of the night, the hum...

During this episode Anthony and Stu are joined by a very special guest Justin Parnell where the team discusses cards that have been usurped in cube environments. Uber Cube chats with JP on his rich history in MTG Cube and how both curators and players can bolster their cube experience by understanding the evolution of cube. Furthermore, the team discusses in a round table debate on which cards Ant...

During this episode Anthony aka Uber Bear is joined by special guest Dr. Jason Brinkley PhD, Magic aficionado and data scientist. Dr. Brinkley and Anthony tackle a complex topic, the math, and tools available to both curators and drafters to assist with optimizing their cube experience. This episode covers the tools available within Cube Cobra, Excel, and word cloud generators that can be used to...

During this episode Anthony aka. Uber Bear and  friend of the show Christian discuss the products we use to promote the aesthetics of our cubes. We discuss our preferred sleeves, perfect fits, cube storage and offer price points on designing a 360 and 180 cube.  We also have a link below where you can see the show notes or join our Discord for all the products discussed.    Topics discussed:     H...

During this episode Stu and Anthony discuss the intricacies of discard effects and how they can both enhance and introduce fun into every cube environment. We chat about how "The Art of the Discard" is a skill learned by challenging curators and players to introduce advanced layers of play to their cube environments. We certainly hope you enjoyed and always happy cubing!    We highly rec...

During this episode Anthony aka. Uber Bear and Stu  discuss all things reanimator. "Dig em Up!" The team scours the graveyard in search of the undead armies needed to add this fan favorite archetype to your cube environment. We cover all the grizzly components to effectively draft and curate this technical yet gruesome play style where we raise the dead and send them off to vanquish our...

In this episode Anthony aka. Uber Bear and Stu have an intriguing conversation on cards that can be considered highly powered even potentially unhealthy outside of the most powerful cube environments. The topic all started with Stu and Anthony chatting over libations…."Where does Sol Ring belong?" We discuss the merits and pitfalls of Sol Ring, Armageddon, Mana Drain,Recurring Nightmare,...

During this episode Stu @JustStuMTG and Anthony aka. Uber Bear discuss the wonderful, charming yet eccentric lives of the Aristocracy aka Aristocrats aka Aristo-Krats. We discuss the pillars of the archetype to include key pieces and how to  add this technical yet exciting play style to your cube environments.      We hope you enjoy and thank as always for listening to the show! Happy Cubing!     ...

During this episode Anthony aka Uber Bear and Stu take on 3 questions and approach the discussion from both a objective and meta conversational stand point.    Bolt the Bird?    Counterspell vs. Demonic Tutor    Force of Will for all environments?     We continue the discussion further into pillars of counter magic and their place within cube environments as well as their roles.    We hope you enj...

During this episode Stu and Anthony deep dive into the card both loved and loathed known as Opposition. The team discusses the reasons for and against including this amazing Magic card into your cube enviroment. We discuss specific card synergies, timing, and lines of play that go into this unique and interesting stand-alone archetype or card. Thank you for listening and as always happy cubing! -S...

During this episode Stu and Anthony are joined by our special guest Myagic. May is the curator of The Fae Cube, a cube designed to highlight  whimsical spells that encapsulate the imagination of the cube world. This cube beautifully captures a world filled with mischievous faeries, sinister goblins, ferocious dragons, majestic elves, mercurial changelings, and noble humans. Each group has been met...

During this episode Stu and Anthony discuss the Old Gnaw Bone Method coined by D.R. Wilsey our regional Dragonologist. Team Uber Bear uses the methodology to categorize and evaluate the attributes of dragons in cube as well as to decide their inclusion.     Using the Old Gnaw Bones Method to gauge the power of a dragon. 1. Is the dragon impactful when it enters the board? 2. Does the cost translat...

During this bonus episode Uber Bear aka. Anthony Adams is joined a very special guest Christian Anderson during which we discuss the analogs of cube and Texas Hold’em.   Our guest Christian Anderson is a seasoned Texas Hold’em player as well as Magic enthusiast providing his unique insights on Poker in the Magic realm. We discuss advanced meta strategies in comparison to a poker table where you as...

During this episode Anthony aka. Uber Bear and Stu discuss the key pieces, synergies, sign post, and archetypes that have evolved to make an exciting artifact versus anti artifact enviroment. Team Uber Cube breaks down the cube elements and explains the design path so that you too can build, draft and pilot a artifact centric cube enviroment.  Find Uber Bear's Artifact Cube on Cube Cobra, the...

During this episode Anthony and Stu are joined by special guest Jordan Eckenrode aka the MTGCubeTuber as we discuss "Armies in a Can." Armies in a Can also known as the go wide strategy consist of specialized creatures that typically generate tokens and if left unchecked will quickly take over a game. The team breaks down each creature included in the discussion by trigger allowing both...

During this episode we kick out Stu and discuss all things pauper with our special guest Chris Moore aka. Sammich.  Chris and Anthony aka. Uber Bear deep dive into powerful pauper environments and how they can serve as a both a developmental platform while fortifying your cube mastery. Together we break down the archetypes and extensively cover cards that serve as signpost to both drafters and cur...

Stax and Taxes-During this episode Team Uber Cube (Stu and Anthony) breaks down the key pieces, strengths, and weaknesses, and provides an interesting history lesson on how the archetype came to be.  Listen as we explore the spell book created to support this archetype that can be complex, loathed, and fun all bundled into one.  We had a blast recording this episode and if you enjoy the content as...

During this episode Team Uber Bear, Anthony and Stu, discuss how including the Wildfire archetype can enrich your cube environment.  We will discuss and debate on what spell book can be added and how each will play a role in supporting this fun yet aggressive red control strategy. Goals of the Package Red control shell that establishes fast with mana rocks, play Wildfire effect, use PW or resilien...

During this episode Team Uber Bear discusses the intricacies of successfully adding a storm package to your cube environment. The team provides the spell book and recipes in order to both design and execute this somewhat daunting archetype. In short Team Uber Bear provides a roadmap to decide if this is both right for your environment in addition to explaining the pros and cons of supporting the s...

During this episode Anthony, Stu,  and Christian (special guest) discuss what cards can be added to most vintage cubes to signal the presence of a lands matters archetype.  Team Uber Bear explains additions, pitfalls, card choices, and lines of play that drive this archetype to victory.  We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we loved making it and as always happy cubing! You can find my c...

In this our inaugural episode your host Anthony aka Uber Bear and Stu discuss  "The Swords of "  and how they have  slowly  diminished their overall appeal in the cube design community. We will discuss both arguments for and against the addition of the Swords and what has seemingly gained favor over them.    Swords discussed during the Pod  1.      The Sword of Fire and Ice 2.      The S...