Modal Mechanics 003 — Bloodrushing into the Next Batch
Modal Mechanics 003 — Bloodrushing into the Next Batch  
Podcast: Lucky Paper Radio
Published On: Mon Jan 05 2026
Description: View all cards mentioned in this episodeBy popular demand, Andy and Anthony rush back into their series exploring modal mechanics through Magic’s history. Continuing where they left off, they talk about mechanics from Return to Ravnica to Fate Reforged. They argue over some mechanics fit a useful definition of “modal” and what the mechanics, and individual modal cards, offer to Cube designers.Discussed in this episode:Song-Poem DocumentaryModal Mechanics 001 — Some Nonzero Number of Mechanics Are KickerModal Mechanics 002 — Some Modal Mechanics Evoke a Strong ResponseReading Rainbow Cube100 OrnithoptersThe Design of Everyday ThingsLucky Paper PatreonIf you’d like to show your support for the show, please consider backing Lucky Paper on Patreon or leaving us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay.You can find the hosts’ Cubes on Cube Cobra:Andy’s “Bun Magic” CubeAnthony’s “Regular” CubeYou can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box:Lucky PaperPO Box 4855Baltimore, MD 21211Musical production by DJ James Nasty.Timestamps0:00 - Intro3:03 - Modal Mechanics: Part 0034:44 - Scavenge9:03 - Bloodrush17:17 - Fuse27:30 - Bestow36:03 - Monstrosity37:59 - Will of the Council42:27 - Sieges48:41 - Planeswalker Addendum