This is a thread to submit some likely candidates for cube-worthy designs we might see from RNA using the new mechanics.
I definitely expect to see some kind of 1 drop riot creature from Gruul.
Rioting RuntR
Creature - Goblin (R)
Riot (This creature enters the battlefield with your choice of a +1/+1 counter or haste.)
If Rioting Runt doesn't have a +1/+1 counter on it it has T: This creature deals 1 damage to target player.
(1/1)
Basically, a 2/2 for R that could optionally be a 1/1 with haste and something else that makes the other mode attractive sometimes. I chose the ping ability because it would also work well with Rakdos to have a Goblin Fireslinger that is active on turn 1.
For Azorious, I definitely expect one of these.
Imposed Absence3W
Enchantment (U)
Flash
When Imposed Absence enters the battlefield, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until Imposed Absence leaves the battlefield.
Addendum - If you cast this spell during your main phase. exile target nonland permanent instead.
Our newest Cast Out/ Ixalan's Binding/ Etc. variant but with a bonus if case on your turn.
Lastly I expect Simic to differentiate adapt from Monstrous by having a few low cost adapt guys.
It would but I think without at least a little something to make the 1/1 haste option more attractive a player is almost always going to take the 2/2 if those are the choices. The best modal cards have two (or more) nearly equally attractive modes that can be useful in varying board states.
I know. But this is a speculation thread regarding "likely candidates". I don't anticipate getting a 1/1 Riot creature for 1 mana that also has an additional upside. They're not going to give mono red a Raging Goblin/Isamaru, Hound of Konda hybrid creature that ALSO has another upside. Just my $0.02.
I'm not going to put money on them doing so, but if they should print it I'll say I told you so anyway =P What are a few cards you thought of that might come to be and would fit into cube when you learned about these mechanics?
I definitely expect to see some kind of 1 drop riot creature from Gruul.
Rioting Runt R
Creature - Goblin (R)
Riot (This creature enters the battlefield with your choice of a +1/+1 counter or haste.)
If Rioting Runt doesn't have a +1/+1 counter on it it has T: This creature deals 1 damage to target player.
(1/1)
Basically, a 2/2 for R that could optionally be a 1/1 with haste and something else that makes the other mode attractive sometimes. I chose the ping ability because it would also work well with Rakdos to have a Goblin Fireslinger that is active on turn 1.
For Azorious, I definitely expect one of these.
Imposed Absence 3W
Enchantment (U)
Flash
When Imposed Absence enters the battlefield, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until Imposed Absence leaves the battlefield.
Addendum - If you cast this spell during your main phase. exile target nonland permanent instead.
Our newest Cast Out/ Ixalan's Binding/ Etc. variant but with a bonus if case on your turn.
Lastly I expect Simic to differentiate adapt from Monstrous by having a few low cost adapt guys.
Camouflaged Ursa G
Creature - Lizard Bear (U)
1G: Adapt 2
1/1
If Simic doesn't have at least one card like this, I would be disappointed.
What are some reasonably printable designs using our new mechanics that you might expect to see fighting for a place in our cubes?
My 630 Card Powered Cube
My Article - "Cube Design Philosophy"
My Article - "Mana Short: A study in limited resource management."
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My 630 Card Powered Cube
My Article - "Cube Design Philosophy"
My Article - "Mana Short: A study in limited resource management."
My 50th Set (P)review - Discusses my top 20 Cube cards from OTJ!
Riot
1/1
My 630 Card Powered Cube
My Article - "Cube Design Philosophy"
My Article - "Mana Short: A study in limited resource management."
My 50th Set (P)review - Discusses my top 20 Cube cards from OTJ!
Fine. I think everyone is just ready to see some cards.... I know I am.
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