This cube came out of a load of bits. Many constructed decks that were taken apart led to pretty tribal cube themes with a few contrasting styles of decks embedded in the list. Intended as a pretty low power level bunch of cards with room for fun, decent decks in all combinations of colours, I hope the cube plays a bit like a decent Magic set. The size will reduce very obvious deckbuilding paths and increase variety. Having to span a couple of archetypes is no bad thing in this environment if you can get them to work together. Many of the cards work in multiple strategies. Here are the main themes…… ## Woodentops {g} {b} {w} Based mostly in {g} with some Golgari and Selesnya options. Along with Beasts, Treefolk bring in some of the green ‘heavies’ in the cube. Green fixing means that a Treefolk based deck can easily splash into just about any other colour. << [[!timber protector]] [[!black poplar shaman]] [[!treebeard, gracious host]]>> ## The good Life (gain) {w} {b} Lifegain features in Orzhov colours with a strong link to many of the Vampire cards that can be found. << [[! Ajani's Pridemate]] [[!sever soul]] [[! Vampire Nighthawk]]>> ## Warrrrrrrriors {w} {u} {b} {r} {g} The most widely supported tribe in the cube with creatures popping up in all colours but just as a small splash in {u}. Most focussed in {r}. Warriors cross over with quite a few of the other tribes including a good number of treefolk in {g}. << [[!Brighthearth banneret]] [[!bramblewood paragon]] [[!blood-chin rager]]>> ## Spell it out {u} {r} Izzet colours are fairly spells heavy. This cube purposely lacks some of the classic ‘spells matter’ options that crop up a lot, in favour of some lesser used cards that can combine into explosive, combat based turns. Prowess is well supported in these colours with a couple of {w} creatures also having this ability. Combining some decent, instant speed, removal in {b} means that splashes can be a more controlling option too. << [[!crow storm]] [[!dragon-style twins]] [[!thousand-year storm]]>> ## Bird is the word {w} {u} Spearheaded by multiple copies of Squadron Hawk, birds rely on multiple small flyers in this cube with a few options to pump them up or just overwhelm an opponent with a lot of little evasive threats. Playtesting this cube led to some interesting crossover with sacrifice in {b} here too. << [[!squadron hawk]] [[!Soulcatcher]] [[!kastral, the windcrested]]>> ## Bring it on {w} {u} {b} {r} {g} Bringers provide a few decent ‘build around’ options in this cube that pair really well with 5 colour, Domain based decks or green base decks that want to splash into lots of colours. Every bringer, bar the white one, features in the cube and as the power level isn’t that high they can be very strong if not dealt with quickly. << [[!bringer of the blue dawn]] [[!bringer of the red dawn]] [[!bringer of the black dawn]]>> ## The Alliance {w} {u} {b} {r} {g} Allies pop up throughout, sometimes crossing with other archetypes and bringing a few nice ‘comes into play’ options. Cohort abilities also feature here. Most numerous in {w} and with some Kor crossover. << [[! Munda's Vanguard]] [[! Harabaz Druid]] [[! Kazuul Warlord]]>> ## Lay of the land {w} {b} {r} {g} Landfall and other cards that care about lands entering play are mostly {g} based and they dovetail neatly with domain and any decks that want to splash. This approach probably doesn’t have enough support to be a single focus but will hopefully mix well with a host of other strategies. << [[!rampaging baloths]] [[!nesting dragon]] [[! Makindi Ox ]]>> ## Kor Blimey {w} Kor provide a bit of a sub-theme with a strong equipment focus that crosses over nicely into a warriors themes. Equipment obviously works well if you drift into birds from a white base too as a humble bird token can turn into a decent treat. << [[! Armament Master]] [[! Kor Blademaster]] [[! Conqueror's Pledge ]]>> ## Revamp {B} {r} {w} Vampires serve a few roles in this cube and can run to a few different strategies. Though predominantly in {b} Life-gain, Orzhov decks and slightly more aggressive Rakdos versions may emerge. Sacrifice decks can also be a feature. << [[! Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle]] [[! Cordial vampire]] [[!sanctum seeker ]]>> ## Blinking Good {w} {u} There are some strong ‘comes into play’ effects in the cube so blink or flicker strategies can fit alongside several other themes. << [[!ghostly flicker]] [[! Mistmeadow witch]] [[!soulherder ]]>> ## Absolutely Beastly {w} {u} {b} {r} {g} Mostly in Jund colours with little splashes across the board, Beasts have some powerful threats and some nice synergies. << [[!krosan warchief]] [[! gruul ragebeast]] [[!sagu mauler ]]>> ## Domain Man {u} {b} {r} {g} There is only a light touch of specific Domain cards in the cube but they blend pretty seamlessly with a lot of the other strategies that are already looking for a good range of colours and go nicely with landfall too. << [[!ordered migration]] [[!collective restraint ]] [[!briar hydra ]]>> ## Gobblers {b} {r} Based in black rather than your usual red affair, Goblins are a lightly supported tribe that can work well if the right cards link up and offer some sacrifice themes too. << [[! Knucklebone Witch]] [[! Warren Soultrader ]] [[! Wort, Boggart Auntie]]>>