The ABC’s of Midrange

14/07/2025 59 min Episodio 260

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View all cards mentioned in this episodeContinuing on their archetype breakdown series, Andy and Anthony talk about midrange decks. They talk about the theory behind the tempo based meta-game and where midrange decks fit. They talk about ways to think of midrange in different cube environments, or if it even makes sense to. They also discuss strategy and how it can be used as a framework for thinking about the way a particular deck can win games.Discussed in this episode:Monster FactoryThe Jund CubeTheseus CubeAlso in the series:The ↑↑↓↓←→←→ABCs of ComboThe ABCs of ControlThe ABCs of AggroCheck 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 [email protected] or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211If you’d like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro2:43 - What is a midrange deck?11:50 - Does every cube have a midrange deck?26:12 - The Relationship Between Midrange Decks and Synergy Decks36:30 - How the Color Pie Sees Midrange48:29 - How To Think About Midrange as a Cube Designer