The Caged Sun is a foil artifact card from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering New Phyrexia set, numbered 132 and illustrated by Scott Chou.
Caged Sun
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • New Phyrexia
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The Caged Sun is a notable foil artifact from Magic: The Gathering's 2011 New Phyrexia expansion, identified as card number 132 in the set. Designed by Scott Chou, this rare card features a mana cost of {6} and serves as a powerful resource engine for players who align their strategies around a single color. The card's mechanics allow the player to choose a color upon entering the battlefield, granting a +1/+1 boost to creatures of that color and enhancing mana production from lands of the chosen hue. This dual benefit makes the Caged Sun a strategic focal point for mono-color decks in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Collectors often seek this foil variant for its visual appeal and its role in the New Phyrexia storyline. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering library, the Caged Sun represents a key piece of the set's artifact landscape. Its foil finish adds a layer of prestige to any collection, distinguishing it from non-foil versions. The card's ability to scale mana output while simultaneously buffing your board presence offers a unique tactical advantage. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering universe, owning the Caged Sun connects you to one of the most complex and flavorful expansions in the game's history.
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Caged Sun
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Scott Chou
Card Stock
English
Foil
{6}
Artifact
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As this artifact enters, choose a color. Creatures you control of the chosen color get +1/+1. Whenever a land's ability causes you to add one or more mana of the chosen color, add an additional one mana of that color.