AuthorMatt Kranstuber

Kranny is the co-host of the In Contention podcast, the official podcast of the StarCityGames.com Open Series, and has been playing Magic for over 15 years. Kranny has been a vocal advocate of the Cube format and active member of the Magic community. He has written a number of articles detailing various strategies and cube building principles from cube basics to more unconventional cube builds including his ever-popular Artifact, Momir, and Combo cubes.

Gatecrashing Into Cube

Kranny discusses the Gatecrash cards that are 100% going to make the cut in his cube list. Get some ideas to try out in your own cube!

By Matt Kranstuber

January 30, 2013

Mainstreaming Modern

Matt Kranstuber offers up his thoughts on Modern and proposes changes that could be made to ensure its success as a format.

By Matt Kranstuber

January 18, 2013

Multicolor And Cube Design In Ravnica’s Wake

Cube advocate Matt Kranstuber tells you how Return to Ravnica will affect cube design and gives you some tips for adding cards from the new set to your cube.

By Matt Kranstuber

October 2, 2012

The Combo Cube

If you like Cube Draft, then Matt Kranstuber has a treat for you! Read on to find out what his combo cube is, why he built it, and to see the complete list sorted by both color and function.

By Matt Kranstuber

July 3, 2012