This 1998 Stronghold artifact card, numbered 133, features a unique ability that restricts creature attacks based on the player's hand size.
Ensnaring Bridge
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Stronghold
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Ensnaring Bridge is a notable artifact card from the Stronghold expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 1998. As an artifact with a mana value of three, it provides a strategic layer to the game by forcing opponents to manage their resources carefully. The card’s effect is distinct among Magic: The Gathering trading cards for its focus on hand management. It prevents creatures with power greater than the number of cards in your hand from attacking. This design creates a tense dynamic where players must weigh the benefit of drawing cards against the defensive protection it offers. It is a favorite among collectors who appreciate cards that introduce complex decision-making into the early or mid-game. For enthusiasts of the Stronghold era, this card represents a pivotal moment in artifact design. Collectors often seek out cards from this period for their historical significance in the evolution of the game's rules. Owning a copy allows you to engage with a piece of TCG history that defined strategic depth during the late 90s. Whether you are building a thematic deck focused on hand disruption or simply adding to a comprehensive collection of artifact cards, Ensnaring Bridge offers both utility and collectibility. Its continued relevance in certain formats highlights its clever design.
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Ensnaring Bridge
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Magic: The Gathering
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Pete Venters
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English
{3}
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Creatures with power greater than the number of cards in your hand can't attack.
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