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
Kudos for ending on your terms and can big relate to being burnt out on the grind. Go chase your bliss!
November 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Kudos for ending on your terms and can big relate to being burnt out on the grind. Go chase your bliss!
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You just end the turn with the etb on the stack. 4 mana 9/8 flyer
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
You just end the turn with the etb on the stack. 4 mana 9/8 flyer
Hate Mirage is fireeee
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Hate Mirage is fireeee
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?
hot take many things are deserving of hate
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November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
hot take many things are deserving of hate
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
My channel is way smaller than you but the video I dropped today also did orders of magnitude worse than recent videos
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
My channel is way smaller than you but the video I dropped today also did orders of magnitude worse than recent videos
$ per unit sold is a very clean way to describe it if it’s constant regardless of how many are sold.
November 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
$ per unit sold is a very clean way to describe it if it’s constant regardless of how many are sold.
Another way you could run it is split the profits after some flat rate for your time, and you could skew that however you want. Bigger up front fee for you for a smaller share of profits, etc.
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Another way you could run it is split the profits after some flat rate for your time, and you could skew that however you want. Bigger up front fee for you for a smaller share of profits, etc.
Note that I am not saying 50/50 is the right or equitable split, just that profit is what I actually care about, why make me do gross calculations to see if I’m getting a fair shake of the profits?
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Note that I am not saying 50/50 is the right or equitable split, just that profit is what I actually care about, why make me do gross calculations to see if I’m getting a fair shake of the profits?
I think gross is more confusing. I’m having a hard time grokking the difference and I would feel like maybe I didn’t understand wholly and might be being taken advantage of. 50/50 profit split is very clear and very clearly “fair”
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I think gross is more confusing. I’m having a hard time grokking the difference and I would feel like maybe I didn’t understand wholly and might be being taken advantage of. 50/50 profit split is very clear and very clearly “fair”
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!
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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...
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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...
This one is a fucking heartbreaker. I love that building so much
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This one is a fucking heartbreaker. I love that building so much
Yeah maybe you're catching strays from my seeing a ton of shared yard projects where it doesn't make sense, does seem pretty deep here.
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Yeah maybe you're catching strays from my seeing a ton of shared yard projects where it doesn't make sense, does seem pretty deep here.
Ascension specifically does add depth to it here, and only time will tell, but I feel like whoever draws the ascensions would be pretty favored? idk I just see tons of people doing shared graveyard stuff, presumably because Dan Dan does, when it's adding very little.
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Ascension specifically does add depth to it here, and only time will tell, but I feel like whoever draws the ascensions would be pretty favored? idk I just see tons of people doing shared graveyard stuff, presumably because Dan Dan does, when it's adding very little.
Would play the hell outta this, though I think the shared gy trend is silly, fwiw.
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Would play the hell outta this, though I think the shared gy trend is silly, fwiw.
Oh yeah, Commander, lol
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Oh yeah, Commander, lol
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!!!
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>> 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.
Didn't even tap your land smdh. Magic 101, Ethan, use your mana on every turn!
November 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Didn't even tap your land smdh. Magic 101, Ethan, use your mana on every turn!