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AuthorRyan Overturf

Ryan Overturf is a two-time Open champion and regular commentator for the SCG Tour, as well as a co-owner of Lodestone Coffee and Games in Minnetonka, Minnesota. A cantrip aficionado and connoisseur of value, he's always at the ready to extol the virtues of Grixis.

MTG Cube’s Complexities And How Designers Manage Them

Ryan Overturf describes the three main sources of complexity in MTG Cube design and how to manage them for maximum fun.

Mastering Magic Online’s Innistrad Horror Cube

Innistrad Horror Cube is spooking up Magic Online, but your Limited experience doesn’t have to be a nightmare! Ryan Overturf is here to guide you.

Top 10 Cube-Worthy MTG Cards Of Doctor Who Commander

Commander players aren’t the only ones hyped for Doctor Who! Ryan Overturf shares his Top 10 Cube-worthy cards from the upcoming Commander MTG decks.

What’s New In Magic: The Gathering Online’s Vintage Cube

In a surprise twist, the Vintage Cube is back on Magic Online for two weeks. Ryan Overturf breaks down the changes to the Cube and what they mean for your games.

Crushing The Cartographia Cube On Magic: The Gathering Online

The Cartographia Cube is back on Magic Online with a big refresh! Ryan Overturf has your guide to what’s new, top picks, and winning approaches to drafting.

Preparing For The Final Run Of Magic Online’s Magic 30 Cube

Magic 30 Cube returns to MTGO for one last run this weekend and Ryan Overturf shares his insights to help you get the most from it!

How To Build An MTG Cube With Redundancy In Mind

Ryan Overturf explores the theme of redundancy in Cube, including common pitfalls, how it applies to color identities, and more

Top 10 Cubeable Cards Of Wilds Of Eldraine

Ryan Overturf analyzes new MTG set Wilds of Eldraine for the cards worthy of entering his Cubes and yours.

Reflections On The Magic Online Vintage Cube

Ryan Overturf reflects on the Vintage Cube’s status, recent additions and deletions, and cards he’d love to see.

Unlocking The Secrets Of The Arena Cube

The Arena Cube has gone live on MTG Arena, with an Arena Cube Open on the weekend. Ryan Overturf shares his secrets to success with this digital offering.

Vintage Cube Returns: Departures, Newcomers, And A Few Surprises

The Vintage Cube is back on Magic Online! Ryan Overturf takes you through the change log and shares his thoughts on the additions and deletions.

Peasant Cube Updates With The New Commander Masters Downshifts

Ryan Overturf continues his exploration of the Commander Masters rarity downshifts with the new uncommons and how they shaped his Peasant Cube retool.

Commander Masters Downshifts And How They’ll Help Your Pauper Cube

Commander Masters reprints at common have Ryan Overturf remaking his Pauper Twobert! See what he did and how the latest downshifts can work for you.

Magic 30 Cube: Where Have All The Planeswalkers Gone?

Something’s missing from the new version of the Magic 30 Cube: planeswalkers! Ryan Overturf discusses their disappearance and how that will affect your games.

Rethinking Color Balance In Cube Construction

Ryan Overturf is no stranger to imbalanced colors in Cubes he designs. He shares the path his thinking took to help you find your own path.