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Life Begins at 20: Inside the Cube Episode 7 Splinter Twin in Cube

Mark Reddaway
June 9, 2017
Life Begins at 20
This week on Inside the Cube, Mark looks at the Splinter Twin archetype in cube and how to properly support it. Do you run this powerful 2 card  combo in your cube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1du1SU3... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Inside the Cube Episode 6, Spells Matter

Mark Reddaway
June 2, 2017
Life Begins at 20
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Inside the Deck, with Life Begins at 20's very own Mark Reddaway. On this episode, Mark shows you the ways to properly build and support the "Spells Matter" deck in ... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Inside the Cube Episode 5 Super Ramp

Mark Reddaway
May 26, 2017
Life Begins at 20
Prepare to get your Ramp on, as Mark from Life Begins at 20 breaks down how to include the Ramp archetype in your cube, what the pick order should be and how best maximise your deck when drafting it. https:/... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Inside the Cube Episode 4 Burn

Mark Reddaway
May 19, 2017
Life Begins at 20
One of the tried and true archetypes of cube, burn. But, but how do you draft it properly? Is it just the same as a Red Aggro Deck? What picks do I prioritize? Mark answers these questions and more, this week o... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Inside the Cube 3

Mark Reddaway
May 15, 2017
Life Begins at 20
In Episode 3 of Inside the Cube, Mark from Life Begins at 20 breaks down the Reanimator Strategy in Cube, how to integrate it into your own cube, and how to build it once it's in. Also, how to properly prioriti... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Inside the Cube, Episode 2

Mark Reddaway
May 5, 2017
Life Begins at 20
Join Mark this week as he continues his series Inside the Cube, with his look at the Blink Archetype! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEYDQkDXEEU  ... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Introduction To Archetypes

Mark Reddaway
April 28, 2017
Life Begins at 20
    This week on Life begins at 20 Mark begins to explore the different archetypes available to you when you set out to build a cube. Use these tips to streamline your cube or to get ideas when ... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Top 10 Rare/Mythic Cards for Cube from Amonkhet

Mark Reddaway
April 25, 2017
Life Begins at 20
You've waited for it, i know you have. After slogging through the Commons and the Uncommons Mark is finally here with his list for the Top 10 Rares/Mythics for Cube from Amonkhet! If you missed his other 2 l... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Top 10 Uncommon Cards for Cube from Amonkhet

Mark Reddaway
April 24, 2017
Life Begins at 20
In the 2nd instalment in the Life Begins at 20 Amonkhet countdown, Mark brings you his list for the 10 best uncommon cards from Amonkhet for cube! If you missed his Common list be sure to click here. &nbs... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Top 10 Common Cards for Cube from Amonkhet

Mark Reddaway
April 21, 2017
Life Begins at 20
We are pleased to welcome Mark from Life Begins at 20 to the team here at The Mana Base. Creating cube content for us will be his goal and we hope that you enjoy his content as much as we do!   For h... Read More...

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