This week we give some first impressions on Battle for Baldurs Gate, and the Warhammer 40K Universes Beyond products! We delve into some of the lore of these products as well as the potential archetypes, and play patterns within!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-frog--the-dragon/message…

Is aggro too dominant in your cube? Does Red Deck Wins win a little too much? This week we discuss how to bolster control and midrange to help temper the aggro menace in your cube!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-frog--the-dragon/message

This week we take a crack at brewing a random commander deck on the spot. This week we try build Krark & Ishai. We brew an unusual control/storm deck with a big emphasis on card draw and spell casting. Check out the decklist https://www.moxfield.com/decks/Jf4Y1qdD-kewFHHsg5z9YA. Check out The Frog and The Dragon: Website: https://www.notion.so/beng…

Today we take a look at the AFR limited environment, the archetypes, cards to look out for, and how you can make your draft experience better by building a Forgotten Realms cube!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-frog--the-dragon/message

After a couple months off Rupert & Ben are back with another season of The Frog & The Dragon. Today the duo address the future direction of the show, what to expect from the new season, and an update on their magic lives. Check out The Frog and The Dragon: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon- c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627…

This week we are joined by Ancestral, the creator of mtg.design to help us discuss custom Magic cards. What are they and what can they do to enhance your cube gameplay? Links To Ancestral's Stuff: mtg.design: https://mtg.design/ Support mtg.design on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mtgdotdesign mtg.design on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtgdotdesi…

This week the dynamic duo of distant deck builders discuss phyrexian mana. What a small price to pay 2 life for so many varied effects. What's it good for and how can it impact your cube? Check out The Frog and The Dragon: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon- c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627d Cube Cobra: https://cubecobra.co…

Modern Horizons is coming back to Magic Online! We take some time to revisit the set and discuss the archetypes and cards available in the format. Encore format means you get to keep the cards you draft so we also discuss money cards in Modern Horizons! Check out The Frog and The Dragon: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon-…

Here we discuss the outright bizarre stuff with no home other than cube. We discuss conspiracies, ante, silver borders and more! What weird stuff do you play in cube? Check out The Frog and The Dragon: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon- c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627d Cube Cobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5ed6b0f3d…

From cruel to mystical and everything in between we discuss tutors in cube. What are they, and what impact can they have on your environment? Check out The Frog and The Dragon: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon- c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627d Cube Cobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5ed6b0f3d44a3c102e3fe2c3 Twitch: h…

With Kaldheim just around the corner we decided to discuss the set from a limited perspective. What are the archetypes? What colour has the best removal? What are some sleeper hits for the set? And what even is Kaldheim? Check out The Frog and The Dragon: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon- c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627d…

We discuss building a new kind of cube that's gotten a lot of excitement, and new tools in the wake of Commander Legends. This week we discuss building a cube designed for EDH style gameplay. What fixing, and archetype options are there, how do you handle combos everything from CEDH to casual kitchen table gameplay can be found in commander cubes. …

This week we go off the topic of cube and discuss the budget format, 1 Tix commander. Build an entire MTGO commander deck for 1 dollar. How is such a budget format even possible? What cards even fit into that budget? And why the hell is Sylvan library BUDGET? Check out the Discord community, and get some 1 tix games in while we close out the season…

This week we are joined by Zach Halpern, lead developer of Cockatric, MTGJSON, and Dr4ft. We delve into what these tools are, and their impact on Magic, as well as how you can get involved in making them better! Check out all of Zach's projects: Cockatrice Website: https://cockatrice.us Download Cockatrice: https://cockatrice.github.io Cockatrice D…

In this chunky episode the guys discuss Commander Legends! What is it, how does it differ from other draft formats, and what should you be keeping your eyes out for when packs are being passed! We also discuss some of the controversial cards in the set, our favourite partners, and the notable pauper downshifts and new commons.Website: https://www.n…

Today we take on the topic of bombs in cube. What's the difference between a bomb, and just a good card? We answer all those questions today and look to some notable mistakes when putting bombs in your cube.Follow us and ask questions in all these places:Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon- c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627d …

This week we discuss microcubes, the tiny cubes of the world. What are they, and how can you apply what you know about traditional cubes to scale down? We both took it on ourselves to make a microcube with very different styles in mind. Those can be found on our cube cobra. Follow us and ask questions in all these places: Cube Cobra: https://cubeco…

This week the two discuss free spells and their technically free spells. Everything from moxen, to force, and pacts while also stretching the definition of "free spell" to include things like shoal's and traps. Follow us and ask questions in all these places: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon- c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb…

Today the guys discuss Secret Lair x The Walking Dead. With all the controversy around the product lets focus on what these are, cards that can be put in your cube. How do they play, and compare to staples of the format, and what can they bring to your environment.Follow us and ask questions in all these places:Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfo…

On this week's episode we discuss set cubes. A style of cube that breaks singleton with the aim of simulating a particular set. We show off our different ideas of set cubes and the design that goes into them. Follow us and ask questions in all these places: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon-c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627…

Wrapping up season 2 we take a bit more of a laid back episode to ramble about our history in the game of Magic. We discuss our backgrounds from our first pack to what we do today. We also answer some questions from our inbox from listeners. Follow us:Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon-c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627dCube …

This is week was full of MTG announcements so we decided to compact them down into one episode. We discus Zendikar Rising and the mechanics within our 3rd adventure to the beloved plane. We speculate on the future of Magic while taking a look at the planned releases for 2021. Finally we delve into Supreme Draft, a new limited format from Wizards.Fo…

Today we discuss the low CMC of your cube. What can you do to improve the quality of low drops? We also delve into how you can smoothen out your curve for players and allow them to use their resources more effectively. Follow us:Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon-c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627dCube Cobra: https://cubecobr…

This week we discuss Cube Cobra with none other than Glen Dekker, the man behind Cube Cobra. We discuss the humble origins as a passion project, all the way up to the ambitious future of the site, and how you can get involved in the development. Checkout Cube Cobra: Discord: https://discord.gg/zqA2mA Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubecobra1 Patreon:…

Today we discuss Double Masters, the impact of the set and some of our favourite pieces for cube and constructed alike. Along with that we delve into our opinions on the myriad of products MTG products available and upcoming, what's good, what's bad, and what just might be a cash grab.Follow us:Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-…

Today we tackle the age old question, a question as old as time itself (or at least as old as Ravnica), Talisman or Signets. What are the pros and cons of each, and which is right fore your cube. Follow us: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon-c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627d Cube Cobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5ed6b…

This week we discuss the ins and outs of Jumpstart, a Magic the Gathering product like no other. We discuss what it is, the strategy involved, some of our favourite cards fro cube and constructed, and final how you can build your own Jumpstart style cube. Follow us: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon-c2bad340c76d4b739f0f65…

We are back with season 2 of The Frog & The Dragon. We kick things off this season by reflecting on the cube from last season, from the good the bad, to the downright awful. We dive in on why aggro failed in our cube, and the warping effects of wurmcoil engine in our environment, as well as some technical issues that occurred when trying to use dra…

Today we discuss how to run a draft and all the care that goes into ensuring both your cube, and your players are well looked after. Follow us: Website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon-c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627d Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thefrogdragon Twitter: https://twitter.com/gitmizzet Ask Us Questions: https://anc…

This week we discuss packages in cube. What are they, how can they improve troubleshooting, and freshen up your cube between drafts. We discuss some packages in our cube from those practical and essential like removal to the silly and unconventional conspiracies. Find us on your favourite podcast client on our website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoy…

Today we discuss the removal, card draw, and elements of your cube outside of your major archetypes. Find our social media, ask questions, and more on our website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon-c2bad340c76d4b739f0f653552eb627d--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-frog--the-dragon/message…

Today we discuss the lands available in cube. We cover everything form duals, fetches, utility lands, and everything in between. We have something for everyone from powered cubes, to pauper. We have a Twitter now: https://twitter.com/gitmizzet @gitmizzetFind out lots more about us on our website: https://www.notion.so/bengfoyle/The-Frog-The-Dragon-…

Today we discuss the enemey coloured archetypes in our cube. Follow the discussion by checking out the list here. Learn about some of the sign post cards in our cube and how we aim to excite players into the various archetypes, while also offering our thoughts on the kinds of cards that can be applied accross multiple archetypes. We have a small we…

Today we discuss the signpost cards, for the allied colour pairs in our cube. These are the cards that make you say "Hell yes I wan to draft that!" Check out the (in progress) list on cubetutor; https://www.cubetutor.com/viewcube/167102 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-frog--the-dragon/message…

In epsode we discuss what is an archetype, and what kinds of archetypes could exist in your cube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-frog--the-dragon/message

Today we discuss some unofficial ways you can play Magic digitally!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-frog--the-dragon/message

Today we discuss some of the ways you can play Magic the Gathering digitally. MTG Arena: https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena MTGO: https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-frog--the-dragon/message

Today we give you the basics of what is cube, and how to start! Links: Tolarian Community College Introduction to Cube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNDBTRG6keM Cube Tutor TomTom, Simple Man’s Powered Cube https://www.cubetutor.com/viewcube/3710--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-frog--the-dragon/message…