#### 🥉 Welcome to **CLASSIC**! 🥉 560 Cards · Old Frame · Est. 2019 · Last Set Update: 🐲Scourge Other Cubes: [🥇**Prime**](https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/prime) · [🥈**Best-of-the-Rest**](https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/5d8ce520dabc762f670f4fe6) --- > Nostalgic Aesthetics combined with Modern Cube Design Principles. Behold my personal time machine that lets drafters experience the golden age of MTG! The design rule is **'97 card frame only**, so my list draws from 🌴 **Mirage –** 🐲 **Scourge**, plus timeshifted oldies from ⏳ **Time Spiral**. No Retroframe reprints from TSR / MH2 / Judge Promos. Only the original card pool that's no longer expanding. I'm very proud of this environment, as it transports players into a simpler, fondly remembered era in Magic's history. And despite the less complex pieces, the cube still features fantastic gameplay that feels streamlined by today's standards. Hope you like it 👴 ! --- ##### KEY INFO - ⚖ **NO FAST MANA** – [[Broken|05e9fec4-1e0a-4206-ab2b-cc2543cba667]] [[rocks|9ddc9fe1-17c8-4e1d-aeb8-c4214e881280]] [[are|160cf235-6463-4e16-a426-8b5be76b10d2]] [[excluded|803fd65f-4ca6-4fe4-abc2-72aa32ebb3a5]], since the answers are too weak. - ✔ **NO COMBO** – Old-fashioned slugfests are the norm. Synergy is rewarded. - ⛰ **MODERN LANDS** – To help playability, I use old-frame proxies of modern duals. - 🤷‍♂️ **LOOSE ARCHETYPES** – 90's Magic had no signposts, so decks are more freeform. - 📷 **IRL PICTURES** – Check out these [beautiful old cards](https://imgur.com/a/IVzfqo1)! --- #### ARCHETYPES --- **1.** {W}{U} **ENCHANTMENT CONTROL** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa7cae8bd48800fe835cc97) Neuter them with [sweepers](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/classic560?f=tag%3A%22mass+removal%22&view=spoiler), [counters](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/classic560?f=tag%3A%22counter+spell%22&view=spoiler), [defensive removal](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/classic560?view=spoiler&f=tag%3A%22defensive+removal%22) and [control magic](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/classic560?view=spoiler&f=tag%3A%22control+Magic%22) while leveraging [enchantment recursion](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/classic560?f=tag%3A%22Enchantment+Recursion%22&view=spoiler). <<[[!5d6a0f3e-457f-41f5-be26-5fb249874f1a]] [[!Replenish]] [[!Legacy's Allure]]>> --- **2.** {U}{B} **REANIMATOR CONTROL** [🔗 Example 1](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa7d119bd48800fe835f9ba) [· 2](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/613e0401b24613103845fd6f) Cycle or [loot](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/classic560?view=spoiler&f=tag%3A%22discard+outlet%22) away a [monster](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/classic560?view=spoiler&f=tag%3A%22reanim+target%22), then resurrect it ahead of schedule. Draft the [reanimates](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/classic560?view=spoiler&f=tag%3A%22reanimate%22) first! <<[[!Psychatog]] [[!Drifting Djinn]] [[!311a6257-dd77-4bb6-81cb-c8e7862350f3]]>> --- **3.** {B}{R} **BLITZ AGGRO** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/608f0195a92ae8104cf04af8) The cube's most aggressive creatures and excellent removal, along with recursion tools . <<[[!Acidic Sliver]] [[!Fledgling Djinn]] [[!Blistering Firecat]]>> --- **4.** {R}{G} **PONZA MIDRANGE** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/6075f4ce1e5a7210494efde7) Use your Mana Dorks to accelerate into land destruction effects. Make sure you get critical mass of mana denial cards (8+ ideally), and don't forget those that are lands / artifacts. <<[[!4bc72997-78b0-47aa-a029-bf55f77c3e73]] [[!3bdc5330-c76b-40ca-a694-58fa4b9b7304]] [[!a30735c4-7f12-4db9-972b-9b7568a8ada8]]>> --- **5.** {G}{W} **GO-WIDE MIDRANGE** [🔗 Example 1](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa6fb7400b06b0fe8469664) [· 2](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/6134877cd17510103991758d) Muster a wide board, then pump and swing. Early plays are mana elves or tappers usually. <<[[!b5ddad46-5e2e-43c9-8c91-7aca6ca23562]] [[!Battle Screech]] [[!Saproling Burst]]>> --- **6.** {W}{B} **REMOVAL-HEAVY CONTROL** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/6134c7a0d17510103991c182) [· 2](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/6190282b95532f100dcb8e45) Generate card advantage by destroying their creatures with 2-for-1's and utilize recursion engines to dominate the late game! <<[[!Gerrard's Verdict]] [[!f45ebf65-77b8-41bc-b913-d864c4a00549]] [[!Eternal Dragon]]>> --- **7.**{U}{R} **BURN TEMPO** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa702e500b06b0fe847209f) Knock down life totals in big chunks with burn, control the game with counters. <<[[!Razorfin Hunter]] [[!d03bff25-0d5e-4dcf-8d75-6df846afea3b]] [[!Acidic Soil]]>> --- **8.** {B}{G} **THE ROCK** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa6de2400b06b0fe844aee3) Pulverize the opposition with value-heavy plays, resilient threats and stellar removal. <<[[!ae4cbb33-4947-49f0-b612-a92141fbfaa6]] [[!Recurring Nightmare]] [[!Deranged Hermit]]>> --- **9.** {R}{W} **WEENIE AGGRO** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa7b82ebd48800fe8350570) A flood of angry little bodies, complemented by anthems and burn. Goblin tribal payoffs! <<[[!2100844c-6a41-40f5-b7f8-9b426d5a6945]] [[!Soltari Champion]] [[!f6c4df1f-f148-42ec-8e22-e7114216927d]]>> --- **10.** {G}{U} **TEMPO MIDRANGE** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa6f37000b06b0fe8463f12) Plenty of interaction coupled with robust / evasive beaters and countermagic. <<[[!f098a28c-5f9b-4a2c-b109-c342365eb948]] [[!Kavu Titan]] [[!95be2701-af7c-483e-8165-e8bd4b2774ed]]>> --- **11.** {R}{G}{X} **SPELL-BASED RAMP** [🔗 Example 1](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa6f82400b06b0fe8466b10) [· 2](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/613df92cb24613103845e2e9) Purge the board with [earthquakes], while [ramping](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/classic560?view=spoiler&f=tag%3A%22land+ramp%22+or+tag%3A%22enchantment+ramp%22+or+tag%3A%22artifact+ramp%22+or+tag%3A%22creature+ramp%22) into late-game monsters. <<[[!Crater Hellion]] [[!a9dd8043-4099-42bb-9d54-4efc8b38fe18]] [[!2224d7ef-2e2f-47dd-a4a0-e36b3170b124]]>> --- **12.** {W} **MONO WHITE WEENIE** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa7e57abd48800fe83702e1) All about that 1, 2 , 3 aggro curve-out, powered by anthems. Pick mana disruption highly! <<[[!c84ed73b-3c01-4658-b6fe-6eb98c0aad4c]] [[!fde7e02b-7025-42d1-85d4-bd03f71c6c27]] [[!0812edfa-3a53-48e8-ba35-6922a1f3aa90]]>> --- **13.** {U} **MONO BLUE CONTROL** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/607aa9d7c3d559199e856367) Draw-Go, with copious counter spells, control magics and smugness! Big flyers to mop up. <<[[!7bd03c80-7812-4704-9e07-9cf73b49c01f]] [[!a5423cb8-38a2-4769-8999-de6ab5ebc294]] [[!5621db3f-a9e7-4350-9c6a-0ba04a628947]]>> --- **14.** {B} **MONO BLACK MIDRANGE** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa7df87bd48800fe8369cea) Necropotence, the deck. Plenty removal, threats and recursion. Just don't bleed to death. <<[[!70511f69-8615-4e45-bd4e-76acfe9e4278]] [[!d49d78b6-2bc7-4f1f-9448-c26f9ce00272]] [[!24e1fbc9-a891-401a-99f6-0173ca7b45ad]]>> --- **15.** {R} **MONO RED AGGRO** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa7dd71bd48800fe836847d) Maximum speed, maximum consistency, maximum goblins. 20 to 0, you know the drill. <<[[!2b70b374-94b6-48d5-a1d7-04d012049c22]] [[!581b5da1-764e-48c1-9711-35d50a6d16ec]] [[!3ea010a6-75dc-468f-862c-c0857b04a1a3]]>> --- **16.** {G} **MONO GREEN STOMPY** [🔗 Example Deck](https://cubecobra.com/cube/deck/5fa7e136bd48800fe836ba2f) Bulky threats, ahead of schedule. Very limited interaction, so end things quickly. <<[[!6aa5cc65-f8f1-4f6f-8b4e-2fedccbda684]] [[!8b659c1c-cc0b-40f0-87b4-aeddb44dfac5]] [[!f42cce45-3b6a-43e2-8329-68c30135c5c1]]>> --- ##### TRIVIA - 🦁 **BASED IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA** – We have a great community of players, many of whom remember playing these cards in Type 2 long ago! The Classic Cube owes its existence to their continued support and enjoyment of the format. - ✨ **(ALMOST) FULLY FOILED** – A absolute thrill to draft in real life. Old-bordered foils are extremely beautiful and playing with exclusively classic framed decks is a joy. Sleeved and sealed in Dragonshield Copper Mattes, to tonally match the brown card back. - 📚 **DESIGN INFLUENCES** – The original design was informed by the following lists: [TRK27's Mirage to Apocalypse](https://www.cubetutor.com/viewcube/104513), [darkquarterer's Nostalgic Dreams](https://www.cubetutor.com/viewcube/49342) and [blakfishy's Old Border Cube](https://www.cubetutor.com/viewcube/91195). Thanks to the creators! More recently, I've taken inspiration from Glyptonychus's [Middle School Cube](https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/mscv2). And as always, shout out to Nick from [mtgcube.blogspot.com](http://mtgcube.blogspot.com/), whose writing helped me understand the importance of tempo in Cube. - 🤹‍♂️ **DRAFT WITH US!** – If you're in town, definitely get in touch and we'll assemble a pod! Very welcoming to newcomers and crusty veterans alike! Please consider giving a quick [Playtest](https://cubecobra.com/cube/playtest/5d8ce3b8dabc762f670ed5c8)! Thanks for looking :) ! Roland 😄