Summer 2026 Cube Zeitgeist

View all cards mentioned in this episodeAndy and Anthony talk about recent trends in Cube design. After looking through the revealed Cube lists for the recent Cube for a Cause: Obscura our hosts noticed a few design features popping up again and again. They talk about them in the broader, evolving context of the Cube design community discussing if they reflect bigger trends. In particular, reflect on “art cards” — cards included for purely aesthetic reasons, desert cubes, cubes with no or minimal deckbuilding, and a casual approach to singleton breaks.Discussed in this episode:The ScoreTake FiveTurbo Cube100 OrnithoptersThe Amonkar DesertLoxodon Mierarchs Desert CubeThe Giver CubeThe Ball PitGoblin GameResplendentObscura Cube Lists:Legacy by GaborMonument by JaneFeudal by AndySynesthesia by LincolnOmelas by Zach BarashCavalier by Dan SchneiderGenesis by MaggieRitual by ParkerCollapse by GabeDangerous by OllieTelemetry by GwenRedemption by John ClaraSublimate by MaxWorship by ScottPeriodic by JakeAntiwar by Anthony MattoxDeja Vu by BrettIf you’d like to show your support for the show, please consider backing Lucky Paper on Patreon or leaving us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts’ Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy’s “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony’s “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:12 - Recent Cube Design Trends8:18 - Art Cards16:36 - Asystematic Singleton Breaks30:05 - Desert Cubes39:44 - Minimal Deckbuilding Cubes47:48 - No Deckbuild Logistics54:17 - Other Trends