The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart subset includes this Cage of Hands card, a white enchantment designed to disrupt opponent's combat phases.
Cage of Hands
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Foundations • Jumpstart
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Description
Released in 2024 as part of the Foundations Jumpstart subset, the Cage of Hands card (number 176) serves as a pivotal white enchantment for collectors building their Magic: The Gathering library. Crafted by artist Mark Tedin, this common card is defined by its strategic utility within the game's mechanics. It functions as an Aura with a mana cost of two generic mana and one white mana, allowing players to attach it to a creature. Once enchanted, the targeted creature is unable to attack or block, providing significant tactical control over the battlefield. A key feature for collectors and players alike is the card's ability to return to its owner's hand for the cost of one generic mana and one white mana, offering flexibility in deck construction and resource management. Within the Foundations Jumpstart product, which aims to refresh core gameplay experiences, Cage of Hands stands out for its straightforward yet powerful effect. Collectors often seek this card to complete their subset collections or to integrate its specific enchantment mechanics into their favorite strategies. The card's design and rules text are integral to understanding the current state of Magic: The Gathering's card pool. As a common rarity, it remains accessible for new players entering the game while providing veteran collectors with a essential piece of the Foundations set. Whether you are focusing on completing the Foundations Jumpstart subset or expanding your enchantment collection, this card represents a key component of the 2024 release.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Cage of Hands
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Enchantment — Aura
W
Card Text
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block. {1}{W}: Return this Aura to its owner's hand.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Cage of Hands in Magic: The Gathering?
The mana cost for Cage of Hands is two generic mana and one white mana, totaling a mana value of three. This allows it to be cast early in the game if you have the necessary white mana sources.
What does the Cage of Hands card do in gameplay?
Cage of Hands is an Aura enchantment that prevents the enchanted creature from attacking or blocking. It also has an activated ability that lets you return it to your hand by paying one generic mana and one white mana.
Is Cage of Hands part of the Foundations Jumpstart subset?
Yes, Cage of Hands is card number 176 in the Foundations Jumpstart subset released in 2024. It is a common rarity card within this Magic: The Gathering set.
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