In my Cube, I currently have the land-affinity golems (Tangle Golem, Spire Golem, etc.). I feel like they are probably too weak to be in the Cube. I want some suggestions for replacing them. When I can get them, Darksteel Collossus and Platinum Angel will definitely come in. What other three should I use? Here are the artifact creatures already in the Cube (from memory, so accuracy is not 100%):
Why the affinity theme? Unless you are running the full on affinity support (Disciple, Ravager, all the artifact lands, Cranial Plating, Shrapnel Blast, etc), then there really isn't a need to include Frogmite, Enforcer and Ornithopter (though Ornithopter does enable Ninjutsu shenanigans).
As for other artifact creatures, Duplicant and Sundering Titan are almost auto includes. I also have Memnarch, but he is more of a blue creature than an artifact. Solemn Simulacrum is one that no deck would be unhappy to see, and Pentavus is another Tinker target, as he dominates combat like there's no tomorrow.
These are just some of the more staple ones, but you can easily branch out and get stuff like Etched Oracle, particularly if your cube has good mana fixing. 4 for a 4/4 that sacs to draw 3 cards is amazing, even in cube quality.
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Thanks for the reply. I do have Etched Oracle in there already; I forgot him.
Duplicant seems like a great idea. I think I have a spare Sundering Titan, too. Simulacrum and Juggy are definitely good choices; I'll have to look into getting an extra Simulacrum.
The affinity pieces I have in my Cube are (along with lots of low CC artifacts--signets, Scroll Rack, Cursed Scroll, Bonesplitter, etc.):
Myr Enforcer
Frogmite
Ornithopter
Disciple of the Vault
Shrapnel Blast
You are right that those probably aren't enough to keep it in there. I could add Ravager and the Plating, but I don't think I want the artifact lands unless I expanded the size of the Cube.
I like Ornithopter in the Cube because it enables ninjitsu, helps enables storm, and can carry Swords. So, even if I cut the minor affinity theme, Ornithopter stays.
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Doll is too slow for what it does most creature cards in cubes are weenies with or without evasion(shadow, flanking, landwalks) or they have great abilities rending stuffy useless most of the time.
It's in my cube, but still testing.
I know some decks can easily kill it, but I also have guilty consience in my cube so it doesn't need to be alive that long
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In my Cube, I currently have the land-affinity golems (Tangle Golem, Spire Golem, etc.). I feel like they are probably too weak to be in the Cube. I want some suggestions for replacing them. When I can get them, Darksteel Collossus and Platinum Angel will definitely come in. What other three should I use? Here are the artifact creatures already in the Cube (from memory, so accuracy is not 100%):
Thanks.
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540> 360 Powered CubeAs for other artifact creatures, Duplicant and Sundering Titan are almost auto includes. I also have Memnarch, but he is more of a blue creature than an artifact. Solemn Simulacrum is one that no deck would be unhappy to see, and Pentavus is another Tinker target, as he dominates combat like there's no tomorrow.
These are just some of the more staple ones, but you can easily branch out and get stuff like Etched Oracle, particularly if your cube has good mana fixing. 4 for a 4/4 that sacs to draw 3 cards is amazing, even in cube quality.
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Duplicant seems like a great idea. I think I have a spare Sundering Titan, too. Simulacrum and Juggy are definitely good choices; I'll have to look into getting an extra Simulacrum.
The affinity pieces I have in my Cube are (along with lots of low CC artifacts--signets, Scroll Rack, Cursed Scroll, Bonesplitter, etc.):
Myr Enforcer
Frogmite
Ornithopter
Disciple of the Vault
Shrapnel Blast
You are right that those probably aren't enough to keep it in there. I could add Ravager and the Plating, but I don't think I want the artifact lands unless I expanded the size of the Cube.
I like Ornithopter in the Cube because it enables ninjitsu, helps enables storm, and can carry Swords. So, even if I cut the minor affinity theme, Ornithopter stays.
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Not saying she's the best of course, but other artifact creatures are inherently fragile, since they die to a great variety of spells.
...plus the Doll is combolicious with lots of cube stuff.
I know some decks can easily kill it, but I also have guilty consience in my cube so it doesn't need to be alive that long
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540> 360 Powered CubeAs predicted, the affinity pieces and the land-affinity golems were weak and didn't make the cut. I'm going to replace them. Thanks for the ideas.
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