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Introduction

Cubelock is a deck that is built around stalling against aggro decks, cheating out large demons, and using value tools like Bloodreaver Gul'dan and N'Zoth, The Corruptor to win against control decks. Its name comes from Carnivorous Cube, a very strong tool against both aggro and control for generating more large demons.

In the Witchwood, the deck has evolved in order to counteract the slew of aggressive decks, like the multiple Paladin variants, Genn Shaman, and Odd Rogue, amongst others. The deck no longer utilizes cards like Doomguard, instead opting for a very defensive package that uses Doomsayer to stall more so that pilots can increase the odds of pulling a demon like Voidlord from a Possessed Lackey or Voidcaller.

Matchups

I will not be covering all of the matchups of this deck on here, seeing as there are classes that don’t see a lot of play. If there is a matchup that you want to know more about, I can respond to a comment with my experience.

Druid

Malygos Druid is an unfavored matchup, generally speaking. Since you don’t run Doomguard, you generally can’t pressure them enough. The inevitability of their combo generally overpowers your ability to pressure them.

Togwaggle Druid is slightly favored to even. While it does run most of the same cards as Malygos Druid, the combo of Togwaggle / Azalina kills you through fatigue. Hope that they don’t steal cards like N'Zoth, The Corruptor and Bloodreaver Gul'dan that can generate massive value and that won’t be able to be dealt with (unless you have AOE in your hand). Play the matchup smart and you have a decent shot at winning.

It’s important to note that in order to play around Poison Seeds, you want to avoid using Dark Pact on your Carnivorous Cube when possible.

Priest

Big Priest is an even matchup. If you get Sylvanas Windrunner you can deny their big threats, or Prince Taldaram to set up a better N'Zoth, The Corruptor value. Pray that they don’t have Barnes on four as always, and do not play into Lightbomb or Psychic Scream (although the latter is not always the worst).

Combo Priest is a matchup that depends on the build. If it’s the Dragon variant, you’re slightly unfavored, but you do have some time to get value off of Possessed Lackey. If it’s the normal combo variant, it’s a pretty unfavored matchup. They may kill you too quickly, and if not, pray that they don’t have Silence.

Mage

Secret Mage is unfavored. You need to clear their board and set up a good Doomsayer. Use your healing tools like Dark Pact and Mistress of Mixtures, along with your pseudo-healing like Mal'Ganis. The matchup is pretty rough. Aluneth on six is generally a loss.

Paladin

For the deck’s overall alright performance against most decks, it makes up by stomping Paladin. This category of decks includes Breakfast / Aggro Paladin, Even Paladin, Odd Paladin, Murloc Paladin, and Dude Paladin, many of which are very common on ladder. This version runs Doomsayer in addition to super powerful clears like Defile. Clearing the board, and then cheating out large demons is the name of the game, and it’s one that Cubelock plays very well.

Shaman

Even Shaman is a favorable matchup for this deck. Although Even Shaman does run Devolve and Spellbreaker, you have super powerful tools that put in work like Hellfire and Defile. Since you also have Doomsayer, this version of the deck is especially strong against Shaman.

Warlock

Cubelock mirrors are even, unless they run Doomguard, in which case you are unfavored. Try to get the best utility out of Lord Godfrey, and be wary that they also run Prince Taldaram.

Giantslock is, in my experience, the deck’s worst matchup. You do not have a way to deal with Naga Sea Witch and giants in turn 5.

With this build of Cubelock, playing against Renolock is tough. They have a lot of board clear and without Doomguard, it’s hard to pressure them enough.

Rogue

Odd Rogue is the primary version of Rogue played now. I believe that the matchup is pretty even. Sometimes Odd Rogue can push a lot of damage very early, but there are other times where you’ll be able to control the board and pull large demons. Same strategy as playing versus Shaman.

Kingsbane Rogue is a straightup loss most of the time. Milling in addition to Kingsbane itself is too much for this defensive-oriented Cubelock to handle.

Tech Cards

Teching for the meta is something that is very important with this deck. It is a crucial part of climbing, seeing as Cubelock is highly flexible.

If you are running into a lot of Druid and Renolock, experiment with Dirty Rat instead of a Power Overwhelming.

If you are running into more Giantslock, try out double Mountain Giant instead of double Hellfire, and Shadowflame instead of Power Overwhelming to mimic Dean’s list.

Closing

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