Cube Cobra Export: How To Export A List For MTG Cube Printing

TLDR

A clean Cube Cobra export makes MTG cube printing much easier.

For most PrintACube orders, export your cube as a simple card-name list or CSV, then check the card count, duplicates, basics, tokens and double-faced cards before sending it. If you care about exact printings, arts or set versions, use a Moxfield or MTGO-style list that includes set and collector number details.

The export only takes a minute. The spot check is what saves you from annoying mistakes.

Why A Clean Cube Cobra Export Matters

Cube builders are very good at tuning a 540-card list for three months, then somehow forgetting whether the maybeboard is still included. That is normal cube behavior.

A clean Cube Cobra export gives PrintACube the card list needed to print your cube as one consistent, ready-to-draft stack. The goal is simple: send the list you actually want printed, not a filtered view, test version or half-updated draft of the cube.

Cube Cobra is one of the easiest places to manage an MTG cube list because it is built around cube organization, playtesting and sharing. But the export step still matters. Printing is literal. If your list says two copies of Lightning Bolt, that looks intentional. If your list leaves out tokens, basics or the back faces of double-faced cards, those pieces may not be obvious from the card names alone.

The good news: you do not need a fancy file. For a normal Print Your Own MTG Cube order, a clean Cube Cobra list or simple text list is usually the easiest path.

The Best Cube Cobra Export Format For Printing

The best export depends on how specific your cube needs to be.

Format	Best For	Watch Out For
Card Names (.txt)	Simple cube printing where default readable card versions are fine	Does not clearly communicate exact printings or art choices
Comma-Separated (.csv)	Reviewing the list in a spreadsheet before submitting	Extra columns can be useful, but also easier to accidentally edit
Moxfield or MTGO Format	Exact printings, set codes, collector numbers and specific versions	Takes more care, but gives clearer version data
Manual Text List	Small updates, reprints or quick custom lists	Needs clean quantities and exact card names

For most cube owners, I would start with a simple card-name export unless exact printings matter.

If you want a specific version of a card, do not assume a plain Cube Cobra export will communicate that clearly enough. Use Moxfield or MTGO format when version choice matters, or include clear notes with your order.

A plain card-name list tells us “print Lightning Bolt.” A version-specific list tells us which Lightning Bolt.

How To Export Your Cube Cobra List

The exact layout can shift a little over time, but the basic Cube Cobra export process is straightforward.

Open your cube in Cube Cobra.

Go to the cube you want printed. This should be the final version, not a clone, test shell or old snapshot unless that is the list you want.

Go to the List page.

The List page is where Cube Cobra shows the actual cards in the cube. Before exporting, check that you are viewing the whole cube, not a filtered subset.

Check filters and views.

This is the step people skip.

If you recently filtered by color, tag, type, mana value or archetype, make sure the export is not limited to that filtered view. If Cube Cobra gives you an option to use the current filter or current sort during export, only use that option if you mean to.

For printing, the safest mindset is: export the whole cube first, style it later.

Confirm your card count.

Check the count against the product you plan to order.

Common cube sizes include:

360 cards: tight, classic 8-player draft size
450 cards: a little more variety while staying focused
540 cards: a popular balance of variety and consistency
720 cards: larger environment with more novelty

If your cube is 544 cards and you meant to order 540, fix that before exporting. If the extra four cards are intentional, include a note.

Open the Export menu.

On the cube list page, look for the export or import/export menu. Choose the file type that matches your order.

For a normal PrintACube order, use either:

Card Names (.txt)
Comma-Separated (.csv)

If you see an MTGO option and you need that format, you can use it. Just remember that the main goal is not “the fanciest export.” The main goal is a clean list that says exactly what should be printed.

Save the file with a clear name.

Use a filename that makes sense later.

Good:

540-vintage-cube-print-list-final.txt

Also good:

ryan-540-cube-may-2026.csv

Not good:

cards-final-FINAL-actuallyfinal-2.csv

We have all been there. Still, future you deserves better.

Open the file and spot check it.

Before submitting, open the file in a text editor or spreadsheet. Check the first few cards, the last few cards, the total count and any known special cases.

This takes two minutes and catches a lot.

What To Check Before You Submit The List

A Cube Cobra export is only as good as the list behind it. Before sending your cube for printing, check these details.

Card Count

Make sure the exported list matches the cube size you are ordering. If the list has 360 cards, order 360. If it has 540 cards, order 540. If it has a custom count, include a note.

Duplicates

Duplicates are totally fine when they are intentional. Some cubes run extra fetchlands, extra fixing, repeated removal spells or multiples of a synergy piece.

Just make sure the export shows those quantities clearly.

A clean duplicate line can look like this:

2 Lightning Bolt
2 Prismatic Vista
1 Sol Ring
1 Swords to Plowshares

Basic Lands

Decide whether basics are part of the printed cube or separate from the cube. Many groups keep a basic land station outside the cube box. Other cube owners want everything printed together.

Either approach is fine. Just make the list match the plan.

Tokens, Emblems And Reminder Cards

If your cube needs tokens, emblems, monarch, initiative, dungeon cards or reminder cards, include them clearly. These are easy to forget because they are not always part of the main cube list.

Double-Faced Cards

For DFCs and MDFCs, decide how you want them handled.

You may want only the front face, both faces as separate cards or a house-rule-friendly version that keeps drafting simple. The best option depends on how your group plays.

Custom Cards

If your cube uses custom cards or custom art, label those clearly. A normal card-name export may not be enough for custom pieces.

Exact Printings

If you care about exact set, art, frame, retro treatment or collector number, use a format that includes that data. PrintACube’s product guidance specifically points users toward Moxfield or MTGO format for exact printings.

If you do not care which printing is used, say that too. It saves confusion.

Cube Cobra Export Vs. Moxfield And MTGO Formats

Cube Cobra, Moxfield and MTGO-style lists can all be useful, but they are not doing the same job.

A Cube Cobra export is great when your main concern is the card list. It tells the printer what cards belong in the cube. That is enough for many custom cube orders, especially when you are fine with default readable versions.

A Moxfield or MTGO format is better when you care about exact versions. That matters for cube owners who want specific arts, old-border treatments, showcase frames, set symbols or collector-number-specific printings.

Here is the practical rule:

If the card name is what matters, Cube Cobra is usually fine.

If the exact version matters, use Moxfield or MTGO format, or add clear version notes.

That one distinction prevents most list problems.

A Simple Submission Note You Can Use

A short order note can remove a lot of uncertainty.

Use something like this:

Please print the exact cards in the attached cube list. Duplicates are intentional. Basics are not included. Tokens are listed at the bottom. For any cards without specific version data, default readable printings are fine.

Or, if exact printings matter:

Please use the set and collector number data in the submitted Moxfield/MTGO-style list. Exact printings matter for this cube. If any card version is unclear, please contact me before printing.

You do not need to write a novel. Just call out the details that are easy to miss.

How To Submit Your Cube List To PrintACube

Once your list is ready, go to the Print Your Own MTG Cube product page, choose your cube size and add the product to your cart.

PrintACube lets you paste the decklist at checkout or email the list. If you are sending a larger CSV, MTGO file or version-specific list, attaching the file is usually cleaner than pasting a wall of text into a checkout note.

Before you submit, do one last pass:

Is this the final cube list?
Does the count match the product size?
Are duplicates intentional?
Are basics included or excluded?
Are tokens included if needed?
Are exact printings clearly marked if they matter?

Then send it. That is the whole workflow.

The export is not the creative part of cube building. But it is the bridge between “my cube exists online” and “my cube is ready for draft night.”

Common Cube Cobra Export Mistakes

Exporting A Filtered View

This is the big one. If you filtered to red cards, artifacts or your “aggro” tag, make sure you do not export only that view by accident.

Forgetting The Maybeboard

A maybeboard is great for design. It is not great if half of it accidentally sneaks into the print file. Decide what is in and what is out before exporting.

Leaving Out Duplicates

If you want duplicates, include quantities. If you do not want duplicates, check that Cube Cobra did not keep an older duplicate from testing.

Not Explaining Exact Versions

If you want a specific version, plain card names may not be enough. Include set and collector number data through Moxfield or MTGO format, or add clear notes.

Changing The Cube After Exporting

If you make changes in Cube Cobra after exporting, export again. The downloaded file does not magically update.

Sad, but fair.

FAQs

Do I Have To Use Cube Cobra To Print A Cube?

No. Cube Cobra is convenient, but it is not required. A clean list with card names and quantities can work. Cube Cobra just makes it easier to organize the cube before exporting.

Should I Export CSV Or TXT From Cube Cobra?

Use TXT if you want the simplest possible card-name list. Use CSV if you want to review the cube in a spreadsheet or preserve more list data. For many print orders, simple is better.

Can I Use Cube Cobra For Exact Printings?

You can use Cube Cobra as your cube management tool, but if exact printings matter, submit a format that clearly includes set and collector number details. PrintACube specifically recommends Moxfield or MTGO format for exact printings.

What If My Cube Has More Than 540 Cards?

That is fine as long as your order matches your actual list. If your count does not match a standard product size, include a clear note before ordering.

Should I Include Basic Lands In My Cube Export?

Only include basics if you want them printed as part of the cube. If your group uses a separate land station, leave basics out or explain that basics are not included.

What Should I Do With Double-Faced Cards?

Decide how your group wants to play them. You can print only the front face, print both faces as separate cards or include a note asking for the cleanest handling. The important part is making the choice clear before printing.

Conclusion

A Cube Cobra export does not need to be complicated. Open your cube, go to the List page, export the full list, check the count and send the clean file with any notes PrintACube needs.

For a standard cube, card names and quantities are usually enough. For exact printings, use Moxfield or MTGO format so the set and collector details are clear.

That is the whole trick: make the list easy to understand before it reaches production. Your draft group will never notice the export process, which is exactly how it should be.