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Articles in our “Set Prospective” series

Edge of Eternities

August 10th, 2025 — Parker LaMascus

Edge of Eternities brings an all-new setting and story to Magic's universe! We surveyed the Cube community to find which far-out cards generated the most excitement.

Final Fantasy

July 22nd, 2025

Final Fantasy brings a wildly beloved world to Magic the Gathering. We surveyed the Cube community on which cards they're trying and how excited they are about them.

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander

April 27th, 2025 — Parker LaMascus

Tarkir: Dragonstorm is 2025's most popular set for Cube (so far), and its companion Commander release holds a few surprises, too! Check out our survey results here.

A return to one of Magic's most celebrated planes brings the resurgence of Tarkir's Khans, and with them, a cadre of new cards for Cube to consider! Find out which aspirants were most popular on our community survey.

Aetherdrift

March 17th, 2025 — Parker LaMascus

Aetherdrift brings the roar of engines and the screech of brand-new mechanics to Cube. Which cards made it past the finish line, and which got left in the dust? Find out with our community survey.

Aetherdrift Commander

March 16th, 2025

Aetherdrift Commander may not be as popular as the main set, but you never know what sleeper hits might lie beneath Amonkhet's sands!

Foundations

December 1st, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

Though Foundation's 139 new cards are meant for newcomers to Magic and Standard, our Cube community respondents are calling in: Foundations may be featherweight in size, but it throws punches with the best of them.

Foundations Jumpstart

December 1st, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

Jumpstart features Magic's best out-of-box experience, new cards, and fantastical new art treatments. Find out what struck the Cube world's fancy!

Duskmourn: House of Horror

October 14th, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

We use Cube surveys to review Magic's spookiest set of 2024. Find out whether it's a fright or a flop!

Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander

October 13th, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

The author of this article disappeared while researching Commander. This draft was found a year later.

Bloomburrow

October 13th, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

A MtG world of cute critters means a world full of options for Cube owners. Find out which cards caught their fancy with our survey results!

Bloomburrow Commander

October 13th, 2024

Preconstructed Commander decks are a great source of cards -- new and old -- for Cube! We crowdsource a list of the best options from Bloomburrow Commander.

Usman's Cube Commentary: Bloomburrow

October 12th, 2024 — Usman Jamil

An expert curator shares his thoughts on Bloomburrow's most powerful cards for Eternal cubes.

Modern Horizons 3

July 8th, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

The last Modern Horizons had an unprecedented impact on the Cube community. See what they thought of round three, the most exciting Cube set of the year (so far!).

Usman's MH3 Cube Commentary

July 7th, 2024 — Usman Jamil

Usman Jamil has fresh evalations for Modern Horizons 3 and the test drafts to back them up. See what a veteran Cube designer thinks of Energy, Eldrazi, and more!

Modern Horizons 3 Commander

July 7th, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

The companion to 2024's biggest Cube set may not have made as much of an impact, but there's still plenty to interest sandbox designers in M3C!

Usman’s Deep Dive on Outlaws of Thunder Junction

April 27th, 2024 — Usman Jamil

Usman rejoins us to discuss his personal Cube additions from the latest set, sharing playtest results and example Cube decklists for Thunder Junction.

Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander

April 27th, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

Outlaws and crimes and treasure -- just another day in the life of Cube curators pillaging Commander sets for cards to play.

Outlaws of Thunder Junction

April 27th, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

It's a Wild West out there for Cube curators as we evaluate the latest Magic set. Let us be your trail guide. (Also includes the Big Score bonus sheet.)

Fallout

March 25th, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

What will Cube owners find when they emerge from their vaults? Loot the wasteland with our community set survey. (#Sponsored by Nuka-Cola. Nuka-Cola is not responsible for looters' safety.)

Murders at Karlov Manor

March 4th, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

All Cube curators agree that R is the most intimidating letter in the English language: there's a reason they didn't call it "Mukduk at Kaklov Manok". But that won't stop us from diving into the mysteries of Magic's newest set!

Usman's Deep Dive on Murders at Karlov Manor

March 3rd, 2024 — Usman Jamil

A veteran Cube curator offers his perspective and process on evaluating new Magic cards: starting with Murders at Karlov Manor!"

Ravnica: Clue Edition

March 3rd, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

A surprising release with new suspects for Cube! We find out whodunit in these community survey results.

Murders at Karlov Manor Commander

March 3rd, 2024 — Parker LaMascus

A murderer's row of Cube hits from this supplementary Magic set. See what the community thinks in our survey result article!

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan

November 26th, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

There's more than buried treasure underneath Ixalan! Roll up your sleeves and discover what can be dug up for Cube from Magic's newest expansion!

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander

November 26th, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

As always, the companion commander set for Rivals of Ixalan comes with an extra lode of cards filling out new mechanics of the headline set.

Doctor Who

November 25th, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

I'm unsure whether this person is a medical professional, a rock-band tribute act, or neither, but I am sure that there are new cards for Cube!

Wilds of Eldraine

September 18th, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

The community has spoken: in Cube, every new card can get a fairytale ending. Check out the results of our record-breaking community set review.

Wilds of Eldraine Commander

September 17th, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

From Monster Roles to Monarchs, from Food to Faeries, we've got the scoop on the hottest Cube cards from Wilds of Eldraine's commander decks – fresh from our survey of Cube owners.

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

July 10th, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced a spectacular Cube draft, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton.

Tales of Middle-earth Commander

July 10th, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

With the Lord of the Rings companion set, the power to command Mankind and Mordor is in your Cube!

March of the Machine: The Aftermath

May 31st, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

Don't judge a set by its size. This pint-sized set brings a bucket of options for Cube!

March of the Machine

May 1st, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

Your MOM's so contentious, we had to write a whole Cube article about it. Boom roasted!

March of the Machine Commander

May 1st, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

You're just lucky I didn't insert a MOC-related pun in this Cube article blurb.

Phyrexia: All Will Be One

February 27th, 2023 — Parker LaMascus

One love, one heart. Let's get phyresis and feel all right.

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander

February 27th, 2023 — Anthony Mattox & Parker LaMascus

ONE's partner commander decks expand on the main set's themes, offering better support for new mechanics in singleton environments.

Jumpstart 2022

January 26th, 2023 — Anthony Mattox

The latest edition of Jumpstart brings a substantial chunk of new cards tailored to headline flavorful and mechanical themes, including potential gems for Cubes aligned with any of the set's mechanics.

The Brothers’ War

December 5th, 2022 — Parker LaMascus

Armistice is out of the question. Find out what new Magic cards have cube curators drawing battle lines.

The Brothers’ War Commander

December 5th, 2022 — Parker LaMascus

Scholars and brawlers alike are piquing Cube interest on this set!

Warhammer 40,000

December 4th, 2022 — Anthony Mattox

With a novel aesthetic and powerful cards, Warhammer 40,000 may be one of the most appealing supplementary sets for Cube designers.

Unfinity

December 4th, 2022 — Anthony Mattox

While Un-sets aren't on the radar of many Cube designers, Unfinity blurs the lines (or at least borders) with unique cards.

Dominaria United

September 19th, 2022 — Parker LaMascus

Our biggest Cube community survey to date. Check out the results for our return to Dominaria!

Dominaria United Commander

September 19th, 2022 — Parker LaMascus

Vampires, Dragons, and Pirates, oh my!

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate

June 20th, 2022 — Parker LaMascus

You knock on Baldur's Gate to find... potential cards for Cube! Do you listen to the community, or will you just check out the data visualization?

Streets of New Capenna

May 9th, 2022 — Parker LaMascus

Find out what New Capenna cards have the Cube community ready to break the law to get their hands on.

New Capenna Commander

May 9th, 2022 — Parker LaMascus

New Capenna Commander is public enemy #1 among Commander releases, shattering our previous records for Cube community engagement.

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty

February 21st, 2022 — Parker LaMascus

With a combination of novelty and nostalgia, Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is an exciting set for a huge range of Cubes. See what the community thinks in our set review.

Neon Dynasty Commander

February 21st, 2022 — Parker LaMascus

One standout has the Cube community excited, but maybe there's even more to this set.

Innistrad: Crimson Vow

November 29th, 2021 — Parker LaMascus

Vampire weddings, Blood tokens, and more — see what the Cube community thinks of Crimson Vow!

Crimson Vow Commander

November 29th, 2021 — Parker LaMascus

Vampires, Spirits, and a surprising hit on our Cube survey.

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt

October 3rd, 2021 — Parker LaMascus

A return to one of Magic's most iconic planes brings a bevy of new cards for Cube consideration. See what the community thinks!

Midnight Hunt Commander

October 2nd, 2021 — Parker LaMascus

See our survey results for the companion set to one of the most popular Cube sets to date!

Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

July 25th, 2021 — Parker LaMascus

How does Magic's first property crossover fare for Cube designers? Do the D&D-inspired cards cut the mustard? Find out in the results of our Cube survey!

Forgotten Realms Commander

July 25th, 2021 — Parker LaMascus

What do you get when you mix D&D and Commander in a single Magic set? Find out in the results of our Cube survey!

Modern Horizons 2

June 22nd, 2021 — Jett Crowdis

Modern Horizons 2 may be the best set for Cube of all time. Check out what cards interest the community!

Strixhaven: School of Mages

May 10th, 2021 — Jett Crowdis

Strixhaven is bending Magic’s color pie, but what does it offer for Cube designers? Find out what the Cube community thinks!

Commander 2021

May 9th, 2021 — Jett Crowdis

Despite its intended audience, Commander 2021 has some powerful Cube additions. We explore what the community is testing from this surprising set!

Kaldheim

February 8th, 2021 — Jett Crowdis

Kaldheim is upon us and is forcing Cube designers to ask themselves difficult questions, like whether they should use Snow basics and if modal-double-face-cards are worth the complexity they introduce. Find out how players are answering these questions in the results of our Cube survey!

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