Barl's Cage, a rare artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 2009 Masters Edition III. This strategic piece is essential for collectors building the ME3 set or enhancing their artifact-heavy decks.
Barl's Cage
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition III
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Barl's Cage stands as a significant artifact in the Magic: The Gathering universe, specifically from the 2009 Masters Edition III release. Identified as card number 190 in the ME3 set, this rare card features a mana cost of four and serves a pivotal role in controlling the battlefield. By preventing a target creature from untapping during its controller's next untap step, it offers a strategic advantage that appeals to players who enjoy tactical board control. The flavor text hints at the imprisonment of Lord Ith by the Pretender Mairsil, adding narrative depth to its mechanical function. For collectors, securing this card is a key milestone in completing the Masters Edition III collection. The card's design by Tom Wänerstrand and its status as a rare artifact make it a sought-after item for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether for competitive play or set completion, Barl's Cage represents a distinct element of the game's history and strategic diversity.
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Barl's Cage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Tom Wänerstrand
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English
{4}
Artifact
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{3}: Target creature doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
For a dozen years the Cage had held Lord Ith, but as the Pretender Mairsil's power weakened, so did the bars.