Strixhaven Mechanics and Kinds of Decisions

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Andy and Anthony talk about the new mechanics in Strixhaven and what they have us most excited for in cube. They cover the unique draft mechanic of Learn and Lesson and the ways it can be applied to cube, and the exciting expansion of spells matter and protection mechanics.

Our listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 this week comes from captainawesome’s The Awesome Cube chock full of awesome borderless cards. Read all about the history of this awesome cube in the detailed blog.

Discussed in this episode:

• The 540’s delightful observation on Lessons
• Strixhaven Mechanics

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:26 Pack 1, Pick 1
• 12:02 Variance and different kinds of complexity and decisions
• 26:27 Learn and Lessons
• 38:25 Magecraft
• 43:04 Ward
• 48:09 MDFCs
• 53:53 Outro

You can find the hosts’ Cubes on Cube Cobra:

• Andy’s “Bun Magic” Cube
• Anthony’s “Regular” Cube

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Musical production by DJ James Nasty.