Hey MTG Arena community,

I've been a dedicated Magic: The Gathering player for years, and lately, I've really gotten into MTG Arena. One of my absolute favorites is the Cube Draft format—it's super engaging and offers a fresh way to experience the game with its unique card pools and strategies.

That said, I've got some thoughts on how it could be improved, especially around the costs and rewards. Right now, entering with 4,000 gold means you need at least 5 wins to break even and play "for free," which is a tough ask for a lot of us. Since it's a phantom draft (cards are temporary), the upfront risk feels high, and it can discourage casual players from jumping in. The end rewards—a handful of cards—don't quite match the investment, making it feel like you're often coming out behind unless you're consistently winning big.

I'd love to see Wizards review the pricing and make Cube Draft more player-friendly. For starters, how about lowering the entry fee to something like 1000 - 2000 gold:

0 Wins - OK you lost
1-2 Wins - lets call it 50% of refund.
3 Wins: Full entry fee refund in gold plus 3 commons, uncomons
4 Wins: Entry fee refund + random cards 1 rare
5-7 Wins: Scaling up with even better rewards Could be 50% on top for 7 wins

What do you all think? Has anyone else felt the pinch with the current setup? Wizards, if you're reading, thanks for considering this—love what you're doing with Arena overall!

Krzysztof from Poland