Powerful Nothing
A Magic the Gathering Cube podcast hosted by Dan and James. Talking Cube and other magical goodness.
Episodes
73 episodes
Persist Combos in Cube - #73
In this episode we discuss the place of Persist Combos in cube, what you need to consider, and where to get the best out of them.Card Gallery: https://moxfield.com/decks/x91RtnGuvU6MAuDuIHHkuQTime Codes:0:47 - Topic Intro5...
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Episode 73
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Running Conspiracies in Cube - #72
In this weeks episode we talk how to include Conspiracies in your cube, and how they're some of the most fun and unique cards going.Card Gallery: https://moxfield.com/decks/jsZ_LEHN4U2RuVZL6abxRw1:30 - Overview of Conspiraci...
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Episode 72
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1:11:15
The Best Card in Vintage Cube is…. Ajani Nacatal Pariah? - #71
This week we crunch the numbers on the Arena Powered Cube to answer the question, what is the best card in vintage cube, and what does this mean for the format?The Data: https://www.17lands.com/card_data?expansion=Cube+-+Powered&form...
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Episode 71
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1:02:27
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Cube Set Review P2
Part 2 of our cube set review for Magic x Avatar: The Last Airbender. In this episode we cover Red, Green, Multicoloured and Lands.Timecodes:0:21 - Red13:49 - Green39:57 - Multicoloured43:33 - Lands52:37 - Final Thoug...
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Episode 70
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Avatar: The Last Airbender - Cube Set Review P1
Part 1 of our cube set review for Magic x Avatar: The Last Airbender. In this episode we cover White, Blue and Black.Timecodes:4:24 - White20:07 - Blue34:14 - BlackVideo Version: https://youtu.be/SaENXwc6C_wCard...
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Episode 69
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How to run a cube event w/ Josh from Cube Clash
This week we're joined by Josh from Cube Clash, to talk about organising Cube Clash and what we can expect from the upcoming Cube Clash 3 in Birmnignham, along with his advice for anyone, on how to run a cube event.Birmingham Cube Clash ...
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Episode 68
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1:07:35
Our Favourite Cube Build Arounds - #67
In this episode me and James wax lyrical about some of our favourite build arounds for cube.Card Gallery: https://moxfield.com/decks/lJ1PqhLj0kax9jtwMZgFxw0:29 - What...
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Episode 67
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48:33
Arena Powered Cube First Impressions - #66
In this episode we're giving our first impressions of the Arena Powered Cube, possibly the biggest thing to happen to the world of cube this year!!Arena Powered Cube List: https://cubecobr...
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Episode 66
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1:09:07
What is the best size for a cube? - #65
In this episode we will discuss what is the best size for a cube, what are the advanatages and disadvanatages of a smaller or a larger cube, so you can work out what's best for you!00:03:06 - Benefits of a smaller cube00:10:36 - Nega...
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Episode 65
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59:50
The Blue Do Nothing Cube w/FiretruckModo - #64
In this episode we're joined by FiretruckModo, to talk about his creation, The Blue Do Nothing Cube. Designed to make players build engines, and featuring majority Blue cards, we dive into the process of putting such a unique cube together....
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Episode 64
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1:14:53
Talking about Universes Beyond - #63
In this episode we're taking a break from our normal content, to have a chat about how we feel about Universes Beyond, and how its become so engrained in Magic the Gathering.00:04:56 - The history of UB00:21:38 - 2026 Sched...
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Episode 63
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1:25:59
Spider-Man Cube Set Review P2 - #62
Part two of our cube set review, for the Marvel's Spider-man set for MTG. In this episode we cover Green, Multicoloured, Colourless and Lands.00:00:13 - Green00:10:51 - Multicoloured00:31:24 - Colourless00:39:38 - Lands
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Episode 62
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Spider-Man Cube Set Review P1 - #61
Part one of our cube set review, for the Marvel's Spider-man set for MTG. In this episode we cover White, Blue, Black and Red.00:02:02 - Mechanics Overview00:10:35 - White00:18:06 - Blue00:27:08 - Black00:37:32 - Red<...
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Episode 61
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No Cards in Library? No Problem - the best ways to win with a Thassa’s Oracle in cube #60
Generally running out of cards in library will lose you a game of magic, however cards like Thassa’s Oracle and Jace, Wielder of Mysteries make it a legitimate win condition in cube. In this episode we will be discussing how to empty your libra...
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Episode 60
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Updates to the MTGO Vintage Cube - August 2025 - #59
This week we're discussing the new season of Vintage Cube on MTGO, what we like and what we don't like, and what we think the best things to do right now are.Card Gallery: https...
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Episode 59
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The Best Counterspells In Cube - #58
In this episode we're looking at the best counterspells that see play in cube, which ones can go in every cubes, and which ones can be for more specific cubes.Card Gallery: http...
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Episode 58
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1:00:15
Red Discard Matters - Archetype Breakdown - #57
In this episode we're looking at the Red Discard Matters that's taking the MTGO Vintage cube by storm. We cover what do include if you want to run it in your cube, and why its awesome!!Card Gallery -
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Episode 57
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1:02:42
CubeJanusza Discussion & Cube Design Level Up - #56
This week we're taking a look at the Vintage Cube Janusza 450, in both a cube review, but also as part of a Level Up episode, where we discuss the questions that cube designers should be asking themselves when they are putting a cube together.<...
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Episode 56
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1:41:04
Edge of Eternities Cube Set Review - #55
We're back from our summer break, and today we're doing our Cube set review for Edge of Eternities.00:13:44 - White00:25:54 - Blue00:35:49 - Black00:43:12 - Red01:13:59 - Green01:32:08 - Multicoloured01:46:12 - Co...
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Episode 55
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2:09:12
Final Fantasy Cube Set Review - #54
We're back, and today we're doing our Cube set review for Final Fantasty.00:05:33 - White00:27:28 - Blue00:35:27 - Black00:46:40 - Red01:13:14 - Green01:28:10 - Colourless01:34:36 - Multicoloured01:50:23 - Lan...
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Episode 54
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2:04:08
Ranking the Best and Biggest Cheat Targets For Cube - #53
In this episode, we discuss the different ways you can cheat something into play, and for each of them, talk about the most broken thing each of them can be doing. If you like Reanimator, Sneak and Show, Oath of Druids, Channel and Flash decks,...
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Episode 53
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2:10:12
Looking at Magic: the Battling, a MTG Autobattler - #52
This week me and James are taking a deep dive into Magic: the Battling, a MTG Autobattler created by Ryan Saxe.00:01:54 - Overview of the Autobattler00:04:44 - The Rules00:39:54 - The Cube List00:47:31 - Example Decks01:0...
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Episode 52
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1:28:33
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Cube Set Review - Part Two - #51
We're back to Tarkir, in part two of our cube set review, where we cover Green, Multicoloured, Colourless and Lands.00:00:42 - Green00:19:05 - Multicoloured00:53:37 - Colourless01:03:21 - LandsMy Cube: https://cubecob...
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Episode 51
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1:14:18
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Cube Set Review - Part One - #50
We're back to Tarkir, in part one of our cube set review, where we cover White, Blue, Black and Red.00:07:19 - White00:33:08 - Blue00:52:38 - Black01:09:45 - RedMy Cube: ...
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Episode 50
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#49 - Prepping for Cube Clash London!!
In this episode we're preparing for Cube Clash London, and looking through all the awesome cubes that can be drafted at the event. Even if your not able to make, it's still a great look at a bunch of cool cubes, and our process of getting ready...
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Episode 49
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1:43:25