Updates:

• 08/30/2021 Cube updated. Final initial build created.
• 09/01/2021 Cube has been split into 2 initial mini cubes. Testing is now required to ensure the cube is meeting expectations. Need to test each mini cube and the cubes combined.
• 03/22/2022 Cube updated. Enhanced themes and removed common dual lands to limit 3+ color drafting. Rebalanced Rares/Mythics.
• 12/12/2024 Cube updated. Upgraded White removal instant and updated Green spells.

Entry Level "Set" Cube

This cube was designed around the restriction of: "What would a cube WOTC could sell look like?"

• Cubes are often expensive so it couldn't undermine the secondary market value.
• It also couldn't have such poor estimated value that it wouldn't be worth it to buy vs. just build on your own.
• Its projected cost point needed to be similar to products of similar size. (Think 2 bundles [10 draft packs])
• It couldn't be too complex. Draft experience should be similar to a core set draft. Avoid complicated mechanics.
• It should convey the feel of Magic. It should have lots of iconic (Angel, Sphinx, Demon, Dragon, and Hydra) and characteristic (Soldier, Merfolk, Zombie/Vampire, Goblin, Elf) creature types.
• It should have at least a tribal subtheme
• Needs to support 4-8 players
• Needs to be new player friendly
• Needs to be replayable
• Needs to have the multicolored signal post cards for each draft archetype
• Should have cards that work in different archetypes. This helps to combine archetypes when splashing a 3rd color, but also forces players to compete for cards in the draft.

From these a restrictions some new guidelines for this cube were created.

• The cube couldn't be singleton. That would be too complex for new players. It would follow a normal draft experience.
• The cube would be the smallest it could be to support 8 players. (360 cards)
• 360 Cards at 15 cards per pack, makes for 24 packs. So 24 Rares/Mythics (18/6), 72 uncommons, 264 commons
• Try to push value in all rarities. By either having valuable cards or playable cards outside of this cube. But must serve the archetypes and align with previous restrictions.
• Cube would support multicolor, but will be mostly monocolored cards
• Enemy and Allied pairs would be equally supported
• 360 Cards/ 24 Packs should roughly equate ~$100 price point. That is too high for entry level, needs to be about half that at least.
• Break the cube into 2 mini cubes. Ally and Enemy colors. This allows for the price point to drop to 40 to 50 dollar range for each mini cube and still support the minimum 4 players. This would likely be ideal as it may be hard for players to get an 8 player pod when 1st starting. The other mini cube can then be seen as an "expansion".

Tribes

• Angels / Soldiers
• Sphinx / Merfolk
• Demons / Zombies
• Dragons / Goblins
• Hydras / Elves

Draft Archetypes

• Flying / Angel Tribal
• Zombie Tribal
• Sacrifice Matters
• Dragons/ Power Greater than 4
• Go Wide / Landfall
• Lifegain / Death Matters/ Vampire Tribal
• Wizard/Instant/ Sorceries Matter
• +1/+1 Counters Matter
• Equipment/ Auras Matter
• Draw / Merfolk Tribal

This Cube is thus 2 mini cubes:

1. Ally
2. Enemy