#### 🥈 Welcome to **BEST-OF-THE-REST**! 🥈 560 Cards · Fair Stuff · Est. 2015 · Last Updated: ❄**Kaldheim** My Other Cubes: [🥇**Prime**](https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/prime) · [🥉**Classic**](https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/5d8ce3b8dabc762f670ed5c8) --- > A Tier-2 cube aiming for **Fair, Synergy-Driven Magic** that still feels powerful. This is my secondary Cube, focusing on a slightly less powerful pool of cards. Many of them are cuts from my [main list](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/prime) that ended up in a binder. With this project I give them some extra life, while showcasing fun archetypes like Flicker, Flash and +1/+1 Counters, which have been pushed out at higher power levels. The key design constraint is that it uses my [Prime Cube](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/prime) as its Ban List. That means **NO STAPLES** like [[Llanowar Elves]], [[Lightning Bolt]] or [[Counterspell]]. The result is a fresh and diverse gameplay experience with less frequently cubed cards. Hope you like it 😎 ! --- #### KEY INFO - ⚖ **FAIR MANA** – Mana rocks are in short supply. Only Green has ramp, and it's tame. - ✔ **ZERO COMBO** – Games go longer, and are focused on the board. - ♻ **SYNERGY FOCUSED** – Clear draft archetypes, but goodstuff is always an option. - 🧙‍♀️ **VERY FEW PLANESWALKERS** – Games are won with creatures mainly. - ☔ **WEAKER 1-DROPS** – Slower aggro, so decks have more time to develop. - ➰ **FEWER ‘USUAL SUSPECTS’** – Contains less of the commonly cubed cards. --- #### ARCHETYPES --- 1. {W}{U} **FLICKER MIDRANGE** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/6084209634f03c10482c94a4) Harvest that sweet ETB value by using blink, copy, bounce and recursion engines. <<[[!ea23111b-ccc1-4d5c-a9d2-9db14c728820]] [[!Charming Prince]] [[!Barrin, Tolarian Archmage]]>> --- 2. {U}{B} **TRADITIONAL CONTROL** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5f9dccf99b11040fd16686cb) Kill all their creatures, pull ahead with draw and countermagic, then end it with your finisher. <<[[!Enter the God-Eternals]] [[!Condescend]] [[!Yahenni's Expertise]]>> --- 3. {B}{R} **DISRUPTIVE AGGRO** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/608d641f77bf5c104545be9d) Rush in with the cube's fastest aggro clock, backed up by hand disruption. Warriors! <<[[!Lightning Skelemental]] [[!Mindblade Render]] [[!Kargan Intimidator]]>> --- 4. {R}{G} **FIRES AGGRO** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/602826e3b5627210437081c1) Stomp them to a pulp with high-power beaters and haste enablers. Burn for extra reach! <<[[!Rhythm of the Wild]] [[!Rekindling Phoenix]] [[!Rhonas the Indomitable]]>> --- 5. {G}{W} **GRO-WIDE MIDRANGE** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/6083284e11215325909c5bbb) Curve out and stack anthems. Then wade in. Many +1/+1 counter payoffs. <<[[!Conclave Mentor]] [[!Rishkar, Peema Renegade]] [[!Basri's Lieutenant]]>> --- 6. {W}{B} **SAC-FOR-VALUE MIDRANGE** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/607b47259bcc911042aa9979) Bleed them dry with recurring creatures, drainers and sac outlets. <<[[!Cruel Celebrant]] [[!Martyr of Dusk]] [[!Bloodthrone Vampire]]>> --- 7. {U}{R} **SPELLS AGGRO** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5f9dd7199b11040fd167cca0) Profit from prowess and spell triggers to out-race or out-value your enemy. <<[[!Mischievous Chimera]] [[!Pteramander]] [[!Firebrand Archer]]>> --- 8. {B}{G} **GRAVEYARD MIDRANGE** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/6048fdf87ac4441055431f1c) Grind them down with graveyard-powered threats and recursion. <<[[!Grim Flayer]] [[!Living Death]] [[!Grapple with the Past]]>> --- 9. {R}{W} **TOKEN AGGRO** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/608d6a4b77bf5c1045463d1f) Dump a handful of tokens, followed by an anthem. Then turn 'em sideways. <<[[!Glory of Warfare]] [[!47202d15-cb80-496f-84fb-8e3998c3d27b]] [[!Accorder Paladin]]>> --- 10. {G}{U} **FLASH MIDRANGE** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/60785bdd0852fe1052740879) Make instant-speed tempo plays, with flash creatures, bounce effects and counterspells. <<[[!Mystic Snake]] [[!Nightpack Ambusher]] [[!Voracious Greatshark]]>> --- 11. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} **SPELL-BASED RAMP** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa00b7765ba8c27b06bf659) Combine non-creature ramp / fixing with earthquakes, then power out endgame haymakers. <<[[!Omnath, Locus of Creation]] [[!19fb8ae1-a619-42bf-976f-2833777032d2]] [[!91efd7f7-6435-4070-b94c-35b6d756c584]]>> --- 🦒 **BASED IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA** We have a great community with 100+ players who drafted this cube. It owes its existence to their continued support and love of the format. 🌟 **(ALMOST) FULLY FOILED** A thrill to draft in real life. I prefer clean set-foil versions, for consistency and legibility. Sleeved and sealed in Dragonshield Black Mattes. 📚 **DESIGN INFLUENCES** Huge fan of Nick from [mtgcube.blogspot.com](http://mtgcube.blogspot.com/), his writing helped me understand the importance of tempo in Cube. SirFunchalot's Fairstuff List and DrRuler's Boardgame Cube also informed many card choices. Currently, I enjoy learning from and participating in the [MTG Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/mtgcube/), so pm me there if you have any feedback or ideas! 🤹‍♂️ **DRAFT WITH US!** If you're in town, definitely get in touch and we'll assemble a pod! Very open to newcomers and crusty veterans alike! Consider giving it a quick draft [right here](https://cubecobra.com/cube/playtest/5d8ce520dabc762f670f4fe6)! Thanks for looking 😄 ! Roland