The 1999 Mercadian Masques release includes the Monkey Cage artifact card, number 307, illustrated by Carl Critchlow for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Monkey Cage
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques
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The Monkey Cage card from the 1999 Mercadian Masques set offers a unique artifact mechanic for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. The card requires five mana to cast and serves as a powerful tool for generating creature tokens based on the mana value of creatures entering the battlefield. Collectors often seek this card for its historical significance within the Mercadian Masques expansion. The design reflects the strategic depth that defined Magic: The Gathering during this period. For those building their collection, understanding the card's role in the game is essential. It remains a notable entry for players interested in the tactical possibilities of artifact-based strategies. Mercadian Masques Monkey Cage continues to be a point of interest for hobbyists who value the evolution of card design. The interaction between the artifact and creature mechanics provides a classic example of gameplay from this vintage set. Whether for display or gameplay, this card represents a specific moment in the franchise's history.
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Monkey Cage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Carl Critchlow
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English
{5}
Artifact
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When a creature enters, sacrifice this artifact and create X 2/2 green Monkey creature tokens, where X is that creature's mana value.