00:13:45 - GET LOST 00:17:12 - Helping Hand 00:22:10 - Sanguine Evangelist 00:31:36 - Warden of the Inner Sky 00:32:55 - Akal Pakal, First Among Equals 00:42:45 - Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel 00:48:35 - Spyglass Siren 00:51:40 - Tishana's Tidebinder 00:55:00 - Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal, BitterTriumph 00:59:25 - Corpses (Crepes) of the Lost 01:02:10…

In this episode of The Third Power, Anthony and Usman discuss our preview card for Dominaria United - Leaf-Crowned Visionary - and tribal aspects in cube! https://web.archive.org/web/20071214165719/http://www.starcitygames.com/php/news/article/9975.html - Sam Gomersall's cube article from 2006, a cube with some minor tribal themes 14:45: Cube Discu…

In this episode of The Third Power, Anthony and Usman discuss their two preview cards from Double Masters 2022, catch up on time past and discuss multicolor cards in cube. Thanks Wizards of the Coast for the free previews! Approximate timeline: 20:30 - Catching up 45:00 - A WILD SODA APPEARS 59:00 - Discussion of Multicolor cards in cube. Usman's T…

Thank you to Wizards of the Coast for this free preview card for Midnight Hunt! In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony talk about our Midnight preview, the legendary Dennick, Pious Apprentice! Not every creature that provides value does so in the usual enters-the-battlefield trigger style, and we briefly discuss how this can impact y…

In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony talk about our Modern Horizons 2 preview card - Dragon's Rage Channeler! Thanks, Wizards of the Coast, for the free preview! We discuss Dragon's Rage Channeler in the context of red's role of beatdown in cube, how Dragon's Rage Channeler's myriad of keywords play together, how red does other thi…

Electrolyze, coming soon to Historic and in a fancy new look for cube! In this episode of The Third Power, Anthony and Usman once again return to talk about our new-to-Historic Strixhaven preview card from the Mystical Archive, provided by Wizards of the Coast! Thank you, Wizards! In this episode, we talk about cats, soda, old music, and our favori…

In this episode of The Third Power, Anthony and Usman preview our first exclusive new preview cards for Zendikar Rising! We talk about the role of flexibility and modality in cube and how they play an important role in cube (and how these kinds of cards are better than they look!) MTG Cube Brainstorming Discord, where we talk about cube and Usman p…

In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony reveal our exclusive Double Masters previews! Tag team! Back again! Thanks to Wizards of the Coast for the free previews for Double masters! Usman's Ikoria Review on Coolstuffinc Wizards.com article on Baneslayers and Mulldrifters and Mike Flores' article that references Patrick Chapin's origina…

Anthony and Usman complete their return from the graveyard to finish up talking about War of the Spark for Cube: its Colorless, Artifact, Land and Multicolor cards! 00:08:00 - Ajani (GW), Angrath's Rampage, Cruel Celebrant, Deathsprout 00:15:23 - Domri, Anarch of Bolas 00:18:03 - Dovin's Veto 00:20:45 - Feather, Enter the God-Pharaohs. Anthony's ar…

Usman and Anthony return from the grave... again, to cover more War of the Spark cards for cube! 00:00:00 - A... great* drink 00:13:00 - Bolas's Citadel 00:18:15 - Bleeding Edge, Dreadhorde Invasion, God-Eternal Bontu 00:21:45 - Liliana, Dreadhorde General 00:28:00 - Liliana's Triumph 00:30:20 - Chandra, Fire Artisan 00:34:00 - Finale of Promise 00…

Usman and Anthony return from the grave to finally record an episode about War of the Spark! (This was actually recorded months ago, you'll find out during the episode how long ago.) This is part 1 of 3, with part 2 covering BRG, and the last part covering misc cards. From community response, these are being released in 3 parts. 00:07:55 - Soapbox …

In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony welcome our guests Zakeel Gordon and Drew Bentley again to cover the rest of 2017's cube sets: Commander 2017, Ixalan and Unstable. Commander 2017 00:07:15 - Alms Collector 00:08:20 - Curse of Verbosity 00:10:40 - Curse of Disturbance 00:12:26 - Curse of Opulence 00:14:33 - Territorial Hellkite …

In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony welcome Zakeel Gordon and Drew Bentley of the "What's In the Box" cube podcast after meeting at GP/MagicFest Memphis to talk about what 2017 brought for cubes. Aether Revolt: 00:08:40 - Walking Ballista 00:12:22 - Aethersphere Harvester 00:15:45 - Heart of Kiran 00:22:57 - Lifecrafter's Bestiary…

In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony discuss this set's options for cube! 00:09:50 - General discussion starts 00:14:45 - Tithe Taker 00:24:35 - Angel of Grace 00:25:40 - Hero of Precinct One 00:29:15 - Unbreakable Formation 00:29:45 - Mesmerizing Benthid 00:35:30 - Pteramander 00:41:15 - Sphinx of Foresight 00:45:30 - Benthic Biom…

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony discuss Aether Revolt and its impact in cube! Crack-a-pack.Por The Third Power

In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony return to talk about the cards for cubes in sets we didn’t have time to discuss previously (Eldritch Moon, Commander 2016 and Conspiracy: Take The Crown!) Usman’s Cube Reviews of Eldritch Moon, Commander 2016 and Conspiracy: Take The Crown! Timetable: 00:03:42 – Crack-a-pack. 00:13:34 –...…

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony return to discuss Kaladesh for cube! 00:03:45 – You Make The Cube discussion- Usman’s 540-card pauper cube submission. 00:12:08 – Crack-a-pack from the above pauper cube. 00:28:00 – Cultural discussion about Kaladesh. 00:52:16 – Actual card discussion onward. 00:57:57 – Aerial Responder (“Dwarve…

In this episode of The Third Power, in the spirit of Eternal Masters, Usman and Anthony talk about some older cards in cube and reflect upon their use and how they and their perceptions have changed over the years. 00:01:40 – Crack-A-Pack. 00:09:35 – Winter Orb Errata 00:22:35 – Elesh Norn 00:25:20 – Mystic Confluence,...…

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony discuss Shadows over Innstrad and its impact in cube! Usman’s SoI cube article @ GatheringMagic. 00:02:31 – Crack-a-pack. 00:11:17 – Archangel Avacyn 00:15:50 – Town Gossipmonger 00:16:55 – Always Watching 00:22:43 – Bygone Bishop 00:24:13 – Declaration in Stone 00:26:56 – Thraben Inspector 00:2…

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony discuss Oath of the Gatewatch’s impact on cube! Crack-a-pack. Usman’s articles on Gathering Magic about Oath of the Gatewatch, part 1 and part 2. Usman’s guest episode of “What’s in the Box.” 2015 Cube Wrapup episode of “What’s in the Box.”Por The Third Power

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony discuss Commander 2015 and what it brings for cube. Usman’s GatheringMagic article about Commander 2015 for cube. Timeline: 00:02:35 – Crack-a-pack. 00:14:44 – Dawnbreak Reclaimer 00:16:44 – Grasp of Fate 00:20:14 – Kalemne’s Captain 00:22:30 – Oreskos Explorer 00:23:10 – Righteous Confluence 00…

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony talk about Battle for Zendikar and its impact in cube! Crack-a-pack featuring Usman’s newly rebooted pauper cube. (Timetables and whatnot to come later. )Por The Third Power

In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony discuss how Magic Origins impacts cube! Crack-a-pack. Usman’s MTG Origins Cube Review at GatheringMagic. 00:02:17 – Crack-a-pack. 00:17:24 – Overall MTG Origins Talk 00:22:51 – Archangel of Tithes 00:27:19 – Consul’s Liutenant 00:34:47 – Kytheon 00:36:07 – Kytheon’s Irregulars 00:38:04 – Relic S…

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony go deep on talking about the method to the madness of cutting cards from your cube. Crack-a-pack. Cube expansion pack article by Usman. Time: 00:03:22 – Crack-a-pack 00:16:30 – Addendum to Green episode (pauper) 00:17:30 – Cuts (why) 00:36:20 – Cuts (how) 01:22:00 – Real...…

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In this episode of The Third Power, Anthony and Usman complete the WUBRG discussion by talking about how green plays out in cube, talking about its strengths, weaknesses, reasons people have given for its historical weaknesses (signets, planeswalkers,) and how to build around these in cube. Crack-a-pack for today’s episode.…

In this episode of The Third Power, Anthony and Usman talk about what this deceptively powerful set brings for cube, from the obvious adds to the cards which require some more mental calories to process. Usman’s GatheringMagic Cube Review! Crack-a-pack. Tavish’s Cube Stream. (who’s developing an Android cube app and will be streaming cube drafts.) …

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony bring on Limited Resources host, commentator and article writer Marshall Sutcliffe to discuss approaching cube from a drafter’s point of view and cube drafting strategies, along with some questions taken from viewers! Crack-a-pack. Anthony’s Twitter. Usman’s Twitter. Marshall’s Twitter. Limited …

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony talk about how Fate Reforged impacts cube! Crack-a-pack: https://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/2311/ Blog post from Usman’s cube blog about inclusion of tri-hybrids: https://idratherbecubing.wordpress.com/2015/01/11/tri-hybrids-etc/ Usman’s Review of Fate Reforged: http://www.gatheri…

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In this episode of The Third Power, Usman and Anthony talk about this year and how its sets had an impact on cube! Crack-a-pack! Time stamps: 00:06:50 – Crack-a-pack 00:23:13 – Born of the Gods 00:33:10 – Journey into Nyx 00:39:45 – m15 00:58:25 – Conspiracy 01:23:25 – Khans of Tarkir 01:42:25 – Commander 2014...…