Collector's Cage (BIG-31) from Magic: The Gathering's 2024 The Big Score set is a Mythic Rare artifact featuring the iconic Hideaway 5 mechanic.
Collector's Cage
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • The Big Score
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Collector's Cage, identified as card number 31 in Magic: The Gathering's 2024 The Big Score set, stands out as a pivotal Mythic Rare artifact for competitive and casual players alike. Designed by artist Ben Hill, this card introduces the strategic Hideaway 5 ability, allowing players to exile a card face-down from their library upon entering the battlefield. This mechanic provides a unique resource advantage, enabling players to eventually play the exiled card without its mana cost if they control three or more creatures with different powers. The card's white mana cost of {1}{W} makes it accessible early in the game, while its ability to place +1/+1 counters on target creatures adds significant tactical flexibility. The interplay between the artifact's counter placement and the delayed benefit of the exiled card creates a compelling dynamic that rewards strategic planning. As a key component in various deck archetypes, Collector's Cage continues to be a sought-after piece for enthusiasts looking to expand their roster of powerful artifacts. Its design and functionality reflect the innovative spirit of the 2024 release, offering both aesthetic appeal and mechanical depth.
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Collector's Cage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Ben Hill
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Artifact
W
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Hideaway 5 (When this artifact enters, look at the top five cards of your library, exile one face down, then put the rest on the bottom in a random order.) {1}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Then if you control three or more creatures with different powers, you may play the exiled card without paying its mana cost.