25) Frenzied Saddlebrute- Good stats and a good ability, but that only makes this the ~5th best red 5-drop, and there's no room for that.
I feel you can make the case that Monstrosaur or Rite of the Raging Storm is better (depending on what you want of your red 5 drops), but that's about it. Which cards would you consider the top 5?
Araumi of the Dead Tide: Finally a card to replace the strong but boring Baleful Strix. (I know Strix is stronger, but with only two cards per guild I don't think I want strong but boring).
Ordering a copy and likely test later: Merchant Raiders: I Think this is a good card and the effect is stronger than bounce. Against many aggro decks this is way better than Mist Raven. Too bad it doesn't work that well with blink.
Tormod, the Desecrator: If I add this, it will be for the UB(G) graveyard matters deck. I expect it to be good in that deck. I don't mind a single parasitic card for a specific deck but I am not sure the deck needs Tormodd. If the deck ever seems barely not playable I will try Tormod.
Ordering a copy for the "maybe try one day"-pile: Prava of the Steel Legion: I prefer Intangible Virtue as a token payoff card as it is way more resilient. I also dont't like he pure aggressive nature of the effect.
Gilt-Leaf Winnower: I don't think I want another "ETB: kill a creature" card at 360. I already have Ravenous Chupacabra & Skinrender but if I ever do this might be the one (I don't cube Shriekmaw because I dislike "non-black").
Volcanic Torrent: If you can play at least one other spell this seems good, but that would likely neeed a set-up (keeping a Ponder in hand for instance). I don't like reactionary card that need set-up but the powerlevel may be there.
This set does bring a lot of extended art versions of C/Ube staples. I can see Acidic Slime, Abrade, Mulldrifter, Fact or Fiction, Boros Charm, Fyndorn Elves, Kodoma's Reach, Victimize, Preordain and Terramorphic Expanse.
Edit: Annoyed Altisaur reminds me of Enlisted Wurm which I loved when it was still reasonable. Too bad I like my current 6+ green drops more.
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith seems very decent and at least very fun.
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith. 2R
Legendary Creature - Goblin Artificer
When a land enters the battlefield under your control, create an artifact equipment token named "rock". It has "equipped creature has 1, {T}, Sacrifice Rock: deal 2 damage to any target. " and "equip 1"
I have learned through Selesnya Guildmage that the difference between four or three mana to make a 1/1 token is huge. The body of Jade Mage (2/1 for 2) is also much better than a 1/4 for 3.
However, the pump effect of Prava is unique and allows you to to attack with your tokens without ever being afraid they will be blocked to dead by all but the biggest creatures. Seems worthy of a test.
Coastline Marauders
This should be a 3/3 or a 4/3 when it attacks for the first time depending on whether you are on the play or draw. If it smaller, you are probably winning anyway. Seems pretty good.
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Seems interesting to deversify red a bit more though I don't think I will be trying it at 360.
Anyway, here are my (possible) inclusions:
Going to include:
Halana, Kessig Ranger: Great green value card.
Coastline Marauders: Easy swap with Acolyte of the Inferno.
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith: I think red can use another value engine in my cube.
Araumi of the Dead Tide: Finally a card to replace the strong but boring Baleful Strix. (I know Strix is stronger, but with only two cards per guild I don't think I want strong but boring).
Feast of Succession: Not sure whether to cut Barter in Blood or Inner Demon yet. Anyone has a suggestion?
Alhura, Solemn Ritualist: Think I am going to swap this with Custodi Squire. I like the idea of having both Alhura and Elite Scaleguard. Might also add Abzan Falconer and Basri's Solidarity.
Slaughter the Strong: After thinking about it I think this deserves a test.
Ordering a copy and likely test later:
Merchant Raiders: I Think this is a good card and the effect is stronger than bounce. Against many aggro decks this is way better than Mist Raven. Too bad it doesn't work that well with blink.
Tormod, the Desecrator: If I add this, it will be for the UB(G) graveyard matters deck. I expect it to be good in that deck. I don't mind a single parasitic card for a specific deck but I am not sure the deck needs Tormodd. If the deck ever seems barely not playable I will try Tormod.
Frenzied Saddlebrute: Still not sure if I want this or Charging Monstrosaur.
Ordering a copy for the "maybe try one day"-pile:
Prava of the Steel Legion: I prefer Intangible Virtue as a token payoff card as it is way more resilient. I also dont't like he pure aggressive nature of the effect.
Gilt-Leaf Winnower: I don't think I want another "ETB: kill a creature" card at 360. I already have Ravenous Chupacabra & Skinrender but if I ever do this might be the one (I don't cube Shriekmaw because I dislike "non-black").
Volcanic Torrent: If you can play at least one other spell this seems good, but that would likely neeed a set-up (keeping a Ponder in hand for instance). I don't like reactionary card that need set-up but the powerlevel may be there.
Reyav, Master Smith: Strong but currently not what my Boros is doing.
My C/Ube on Cube Cobra
Edit:
So full spoiler is up:
Gilt-Leaf Winnower: Its ETB is worse than most other such cards but the body is way more relevant.
Slaughter the Strong: We got our unplayable Wrath of God or is this playable?
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist: Seems like a very decent white 5 drop.
Frenzied Saddlebrute: I think I prefer Charging Monstrosaur but this seems better in certain decks (gruul aggro, reanimator?).
My C/Ube on Cube Cobra
Edit: Annoyed Altisaur reminds me of Enlisted Wurm which I loved when it was still reasonable. Too bad I like my current 6+ green drops more.
My C/Ube on Cube Cobra
Tormod, the Desecrator might be worth considering if you run the selfmill package and cards like Raven's Crime, Wurm Harvest, Darkblast and Stinkweed Imp. I run all four and I am thinking of at least ordering a copy.
What do people think of Araumi of the Dead Tide? Could be strong in a grindy Dimir deck?
My C/Ube on Cube Cobra
My C/Ube on Cube Cobra
However, the pump effect of Prava is unique and allows you to to attack with your tokens without ever being afraid they will be blocked to dead by all but the biggest creatures. Seems worthy of a test.
My C/Ube on Cube Cobra
This should be a 3/3 or a 4/3 when it attacks for the first time depending on whether you are on the play or draw. If it smaller, you are probably winning anyway. Seems pretty good.
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Seems interesting to deversify red a bit more though I don't think I will be trying it at 360.
My C/Ube on Cube Cobra