Credits & Community #

The People Behind The Pauper Cube #

Creator & Curator #

Adam Styborski #

The Pauper Cube was created and is maintained by Adam Styborski, a longtime Magic content creator and game designer. His vision of creating the perfect pauper format cube has resulted in years of careful curation, testing, and refinement.

Official Website: thepaupercube.com
Years of Development: Continuously updated since inception
Philosophy: Accessible, balanced, and deeply strategic gameplay using only common cards

Official Resources #

Primary Platforms #

**[The Pauper Cube Official Site](https://thepaupercube.com/)** The home base for all official updates, philosophy, and announcements about The Pauper Cube. **[Cube Cobra - The Pauper Cube](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/thepaupercube)** The authoritative, always up-to-date official cube list with draft simulator, analytics, and card database. This is the definitive source for the current card list.

Community Hub #

Discord Server

Active community discussion
Draft strategy tips
Rules questions and clarifications
Updates and announcements
Friendly competition and leagues

This Guide #

This mobile-optimized draft guide was created to provide the perfect companion for in-person drafting sessions. It combines:

Official cube data from Cube Cobra
Community knowledge from years of play
Mobile-first design for table-side reference
Performance optimization for instant loading

Created by: dunamismax ( dunamismax@tutamail.com)
Source Code: github.com/dunamismax/the-pauper-cube

Technical Credits #

Hugo Static Site Generator - Lightning-fast performance
Hugo Book Theme by Alex Shpak
Inter Font Family by Rasmus Andersson
Hosted on Cloudflare Pages for global CDN performance

Design Philosophy #

The Pauper Cube represents a unique approach to cube design:

Core Principles #

Accessibility First

Built entirely from common cards
Lower financial barrier to entry
Easy to maintain and update

Balance Over Power

No overwhelming bombs
Skill-testing decisions
Multiple viable strategies

Community Driven

Continuous feedback integration
Regular updates based on play data
Transparent development process

Competitive Depth

Professional-level strategic complexity
Rewarding for experienced players
Multiple skill vectors to master

Recognition & Impact #

The Pauper Cube has become a gold standard in the cube community:

Widely Adopted: Replicated by cube enthusiasts worldwide
Community Favorite: Consistently high-rated on Cube Cobra
Educational: Used as a reference for cube design principles
Accessible: Introduced countless players to the cube format

Future Development #

The cube continues to evolve with each Magic set release:

Regular Updates: New cards evaluated for inclusion
Community Input: Feedback drives change decisions
Metagame Health: Continuous monitoring and adjustment
Format Evolution: Adapting to Magic’s ongoing development

Contributing #

How You Can Help #

Join the Community:

Participate in Discord discussions
Share draft experiences and strategies
Provide feedback on new card inclusions

Spread the Word:

Introduce friends to The Pauper Cube
Share this guide with your playgroup
Create content about your experiences

Local Play:

Organize local cube drafts
Create tournament opportunities
Build community around the format

Ready to Join? Head to the Discord community to connect with other Pauper Cube enthusiasts!

Legal & Licensing #

Card names and game mechanics are intellectual property of Wizards of the Coast
The Pauper Cube list and curation is the work of Adam Styborski
This guide is created with respect and attribution to all original creators

This is an unofficial fan site and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast LLC.