The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop Braid of Fire foil card (#729) is a rare enchantment designed by Sam Burley, offering a unique addition to any TCG collection.
Braid of Fire
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop features Braid of Fire as card number 729, presenting a distinct foil treatment that appeals to dedicated collectors of the franchise. This enchantment card, identified by the SLD set code, carries a mana cost of {1}{R} and holds a mana value of 2, defining its strategic role within the game's mechanics. The card's rules text introduces a cumulative upkeep mechanic requiring the player to add {R} while managing age counters, creating a unique dynamic for gameplay decisions. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Secret Lair Drop sets or to acquire unique variants for their Magic: The Gathering library. The Braid of Fire card remains a notable piece of modern TCG history, valued for its intricate design and functional gameplay elements. Adding this enchantment to a collection provides a tangible connection to the creative output of the 2023 Secret Lair Drop era. For investors and hobbyists alike, this card represents a specific moment in the ongoing evolution of Magic: The Gathering collectibles, bridging artistic expression with strategic depth.
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Card Details
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Featured
Braid of Fire
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Sam Burley
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}
Enchantment
R
Card Text
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Cumulative upkeep—Add {R}. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
The prominence danced before the shaman, a tangle of power and flame—his to unravel.