Andy Mangold
@andy.luckypaper.co
Here to talk about Magic, mostly Cube and other casual formats. Occasionally speaks in to microphones. He/himbo https://luckypaper.co/
My cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/andymangold
My cubes: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/andymangold
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I may have been wrong about Epiphany at the Drownyard but if your opponent isn't a sweaty nerd it works as intended
I thought @janemckinney.bsky.social and I would talk about Isochron Scepter in Take Five for like... 30-45 minutes. Anyway 90 minutes later there are way more things in the maybeboard and no changes to the mainboard 😂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-y...
Talking Isochron Scepter with the 👸🏻 Queen 👸🏻 of The Ball Pit — Take Five Cube Design
YouTube video by Lucky Paper
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December 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I may have been wrong about Epiphany at the Drownyard but if your opponent isn't a sweaty nerd it works as intended
I thought @janemckinney.bsky.social and I would talk about Isochron Scepter in Take Five for like... 30-45 minutes. Anyway 90 minutes later there are way more things in the maybeboard and no changes to the mainboard 😂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-y...
Talking Isochron Scepter with the 👸🏻 Queen 👸🏻 of The Ball Pit — Take Five Cube Design
YouTube video by Lucky Paper
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December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I thought @janemckinney.bsky.social and I would talk about Isochron Scepter in Take Five for like... 30-45 minutes. Anyway 90 minutes later there are way more things in the maybeboard and no changes to the mainboard 😂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-y...
Parker simply cannot stop cooking. 🔥
A tricky thing about #mtgcube, and Eternal deckbuilding more generally, is that pet cards don't always play well together.
It's not just "power creep," either. Magic's design ethos has changed so much over 30 years, it might as well be 4 different games:
luckypaper.co/articles/fou...
It's not just "power creep," either. Magic's design ethos has changed so much over 30 years, it might as well be 4 different games:
luckypaper.co/articles/fou...
Four TCGs in Magic's Trench Coat — Lucky Paper
Magic's design has changed so radically over 30+ years that it might as well be four different games. We break down those eras of design, and what they imply for the deckbuilders and Cube designers wh...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Parker simply cannot stop cooking. 🔥
What are some mechanically simple cards, ideally in black, that you would prefer to discard? I’ve already looked through all the cards with the madness mechanic, so no need to mention any of those.
December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
What are some mechanically simple cards, ideally in black, that you would prefer to discard? I’ve already looked through all the cards with the madness mechanic, so no need to mention any of those.
I'm coming into my 'clickbait thumbnail' era.
Also, Sundial is going to be so sick in this cube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYPv...
Also, Sundial is going to be so sick in this cube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYPv...
Can we make Sundial of the Infinite BROKEN in Cube? — Take Five Cube Design
YouTube video by Lucky Paper
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December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I'm coming into my 'clickbait thumbnail' era.
Also, Sundial is going to be so sick in this cube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYPv...
Also, Sundial is going to be so sick in this cube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYPv...
Reposted by Andy Mangold
if you’re in the NYC area you should be aware and attending @lotusbloomnyc.bsky.social the first Tuesday of the month (which includes tomorrow!!)
seriously one of the best vibes of any magic event ive ever attended :) go cube with queers!!!
seriously one of the best vibes of any magic event ive ever attended :) go cube with queers!!!
December 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
if you’re in the NYC area you should be aware and attending @lotusbloomnyc.bsky.social the first Tuesday of the month (which includes tomorrow!!)
seriously one of the best vibes of any magic event ive ever attended :) go cube with queers!!!
seriously one of the best vibes of any magic event ive ever attended :) go cube with queers!!!
Reposted by Andy Mangold
@andy.luckypaper.co is working on an awesome project where he's documenting the entire design process for a new Cube on YouTube- it's an insightful look under the hood, and I'm not just saying that because I joined him for this video to talk Chromantiflayer!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h_x...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h_x...
Can Ryan Overturf help us make Soulflayer and Chromanticore playable? — Take Five Cube Design
YouTube video by Lucky Paper
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November 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
@andy.luckypaper.co is working on an awesome project where he's documenting the entire design process for a new Cube on YouTube- it's an insightful look under the hood, and I'm not just saying that because I joined him for this video to talk Chromantiflayer!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h_x...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h_x...
THE GOSPEL IS SPREADING
Also anecdotally @andy.luckypaper.co - finished the draft and 4 matches in 3hrs. You might be right on 7 people best number.
November 27, 2025 at 3:59 AM
THE GOSPEL IS SPREADING
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
Evergreen post about every card ever printed 🥰
You know where this is still playable?
Cube. ❤️❤️❤️
Cube. ❤️❤️❤️
alright this art slaps but damn what a washed magic card
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Evergreen post about every card ever printed 🥰
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Cursed cube design question: what are your favorite things to do with Sundial of the Infinite?
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Cursed cube design question: what are your favorite things to do with Sundial of the Infinite?
Reposted by Andy Mangold
This week's next piece is, dare I say, the most complete exploration of hybrid mana in cube design ever written.
Researching this piece surprised me... I would have never guessed Red's first all-upside 2/2 at 2MV, and I bet you won't either.
luckypaper.co/articles/the...
Researching this piece surprised me... I would have never guessed Red's first all-upside 2/2 at 2MV, and I bet you won't either.
luckypaper.co/articles/the...
The Risks Of Hybrid Mana — Lucky Paper
Hybrid mana is a frequent design tool for Wizards and for the Cube designers who follow in their footsteps. But hybrid cards exhibit some predictably risky tendencies in Cube. Read on to find out why,...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This week's next piece is, dare I say, the most complete exploration of hybrid mana in cube design ever written.
Researching this piece surprised me... I would have never guessed Red's first all-upside 2/2 at 2MV, and I bet you won't either.
luckypaper.co/articles/the...
Researching this piece surprised me... I would have never guessed Red's first all-upside 2/2 at 2MV, and I bet you won't either.
luckypaper.co/articles/the...
Reposted by Andy Mangold
TWO new #mtgcube articles this week? You better believe it.
First up, my thoughts on ATLAxMTG. ATLA was my favorite TV show as a teen. The set may be a good product, but if so, that's in spite of Magic's game engine, not because of it:
luckypaper.co/articles/the...
First up, my thoughts on ATLAxMTG. ATLA was my favorite TV show as a teen. The set may be a good product, but if so, that's in spite of Magic's game engine, not because of it:
luckypaper.co/articles/the...
The Game Design Pitfalls of Crossovers — Lucky Paper
We're living in an age where Magic embraces crossovers. The effects that crossovers have on the quality of the game design itself have largely flown under the radar -- until now.
luckypaper.co
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
TWO new #mtgcube articles this week? You better believe it.
First up, my thoughts on ATLAxMTG. ATLA was my favorite TV show as a teen. The set may be a good product, but if so, that's in spite of Magic's game engine, not because of it:
luckypaper.co/articles/the...
First up, my thoughts on ATLAxMTG. ATLA was my favorite TV show as a teen. The set may be a good product, but if so, that's in spite of Magic's game engine, not because of it:
luckypaper.co/articles/the...
We've made a lot of improvements to our operating costs and income page on our website. I'm really proud that we're 100% transparent about our financials and hope people get something out of it!
luckypaper.co/operating-co...
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Lucky Paper Operating Costs and Income
A transparent breakdown of all income and expenses for Lucky Paper's projects.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
We've made a lot of improvements to our operating costs and income page on our website. I'm really proud that we're 100% transparent about our financials and hope people get something out of it!
luckypaper.co/operating-co...
luckypaper.co/operating-co...
I got so many emails asking about a second run of this playmat when @rhysticstudies.bsky.social featured it in the 100 Ornithopters video — there are only a few days left in the preorder, make sure you get one if you want one! stitcherssupply.com/products/cub...
Cube Will Outlive Magic Playmat - Lucky Paper Radio - PREORDER
THIS IS A PREORDER THAT WILL BE OPEN FOR ONE MONTH! IT WILL CLOSE ON NOVEMBER 16th, 2025! ESTIMATED BEGINNING OF SHIPPING IS DECEMBER 7TH BUT IF TIMELINES CHANGE WE'LL SEND YOU AN EMAIL! The pictured ...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I got so many emails asking about a second run of this playmat when @rhysticstudies.bsky.social featured it in the 100 Ornithopters video — there are only a few days left in the preorder, make sure you get one if you want one! stitcherssupply.com/products/cub...
I'm really happy with this episode! I think it's a great balance of theory and practice and @lordsoflimited.bsky.social and @mistermetronome.bsky.social are such excellent guests.
Double Lords of Limited pod drop today!
>> First up is our guest spot with @andy.luckypaper.co and @anthony.luckypaper.co talking about the LOL Cube.
>> Then at 5 PM EST we’re dropping the TLA Crash Course
Happy Monday!!!
luckypaper.co/podcast/277-...
>> First up is our guest spot with @andy.luckypaper.co and @anthony.luckypaper.co talking about the LOL Cube.
>> Then at 5 PM EST we’re dropping the TLA Crash Course
Happy Monday!!!
luckypaper.co/podcast/277-...
Episode 277: Building the Lords of Limited Cube — Lucky Paper Radio
Andy and Anthony are joined by Ethan and Ben of the Lords of Limited podcast to talk about their new project, a Cube highlighting the greatest hits of limited that they've discussed over the many year...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I'm really happy with this episode! I think it's a great balance of theory and practice and @lordsoflimited.bsky.social and @mistermetronome.bsky.social are such excellent guests.
I hope if I ever commit some sort of noble, class conscious crime social media talks about how hot I am
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I hope if I ever commit some sort of noble, class conscious crime social media talks about how hot I am
I've got a new cube idea! I'm not sure if it's going to be any good yet, but I'm taking this opportunity to try and capture my entire cube design process in video form. This is the first video about the concept and the inspiration behind it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Ak...
I've got a new cube idea... let's design it together!
YouTube video by Lucky Paper
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October 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I've got a new cube idea! I'm not sure if it's going to be any good yet, but I'm taking this opportunity to try and capture my entire cube design process in video form. This is the first video about the concept and the inspiration behind it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Ak...
New record for #cubetuesday — THIRTY NINE players. Just one shy of five full pods.
October 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
New record for #cubetuesday — THIRTY NINE players. Just one shy of five full pods.
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Getting into cubing has felt a lot like turning on adblock for magic
October 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Getting into cubing has felt a lot like turning on adblock for magic
I got to thumb through this at Cube Con and it looks really cool. Love seeing cubes with such harsh restrictions on cards they can include!
I went pretty hard on expanding my white bordered (bar) cube into a full 360 cube for 8 players. My intent is to submit to Shoebox for consideration.
Please take a look at my Cube Vision and maybe do a test draft! Let me know if there are outliers that shouldn't be included for gameplay reasons.
Please take a look at my Cube Vision and maybe do a test draft! Let me know if there are outliers that shouldn't be included for gameplay reasons.
October 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I got to thumb through this at Cube Con and it looks really cool. Love seeing cubes with such harsh restrictions on cards they can include!
I had 100 Ornithopters in the open play area at Cube Con and looking through the cube after the weekend to see the 3-0 alters I was heartbroken to find that someone drew OVER @klugalters.bsky.social's incredible Ornithopter. I assume someone thought it was just a different printing of the card? 😭😭😭
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I had 100 Ornithopters in the open play area at Cube Con and looking through the cube after the weekend to see the 3-0 alters I was heartbroken to find that someone drew OVER @klugalters.bsky.social's incredible Ornithopter. I assume someone thought it was just a different printing of the card? 😭😭😭
What are some examples of decks in any context using off-color cards? I.e. reanimator decks playing reanimation targets they can’t cast, Ovalchase Daredevil or Squee in decks without the mana to cast them just as repeated discard fodder, or hopefully more creative things I’m not aware of.
October 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What are some examples of decks in any context using off-color cards? I.e. reanimator decks playing reanimation targets they can’t cast, Ovalchase Daredevil or Squee in decks without the mana to cast them just as repeated discard fodder, or hopefully more creative things I’m not aware of.