The Neoclassical Cube: The Spirit of Old-School Magic, With a Twist

Andy and Anthony talk about Andy’s latest cube creation, The Neoclassical Cube! The cube is intended to capture the spirit of old-school Magic, including iconic cards and themes, bolstered by a few new cards that feel in the spirit of old-school design. Andy plans to play it un-sleeved celebrating cards that show their history in their wear.

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They finish the episode with a pack 1, pick 1 from the cube.

Discussed in this episode:

• Shuffle Up and Play with Patrick and Cedric
• Boonta Vista
• The Neoclassical Cube
• Old Border Foil Cube
• Patrick Chapin’s “How To Fix Standard: A Detailed And Surprising Format Comparison”
• Dear Sophie, Love Gonti by Rhystic Studies and the deck that inspired it
• Degenerate Micro Cube Primer
• Cube Surveys for Phyrexia: All Will Be One and Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander

Timestamps:

• 7:59 — Introduction to main topic
• 9:03 — Background of the Neoclassical Cube
• 22:34 — Neoclassical Cube Design Principles
• 26:56 — Neoclassical Cube Themes
• 49:27 — Immediate Challenges: White and Black Cheap Threats
• 59:24 — Pack 1, Pick 1 from The Neoclassical Cube

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You can find the hosts’ Cubes on Cube Cobra:

• Andy’s “Bun Magic” Cube
• Anthony’s “Regular” Cube

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Musical production by DJ James Nasty.