The Caged Sun is a Mythic Rare artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts set, featuring a distinctive foil finish and card number 72.
Caged Sun
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
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Description
Caged Sun stands as a significant artifact in the Magic: The Gathering universe, specifically within the 2022 release known as The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts. Identified by card number 72, this Mythic Rare card offers collectors a tangible piece of the Ixalan plane's history, rendered with a premium foil treatment that enhances its visual appeal for display. The card was illustrated by Ben Hill, whose artistic style contributes to the unique aesthetic of this subset within the broader Brothers' War block. From a gameplay perspective, Caged Sun serves as a powerful mana accelerant for artifact-based strategies. With a mana cost of six, it allows players to choose a color, granting creatures of that type a +1/+1 boost and generating additional mana of the chosen color whenever lands activate. This dual function makes it a strategic asset in competitive play, while its rarity and foil finish make it a desirable item for completionists building their Retro Artifacts collection. Collecting this card involves appreciating the intricate design language of the Retro Artifacts subset, which reimagines classic cards with a modern, high-end finish. Owning a foil version of Caged Sun represents a commitment to quality and detail, as these cards are often sought after for their aesthetic value and gameplay utility. Whether you are looking to complete a set, add a powerful artifact to your deck, or simply admire the artwork and foil treatment, this card offers a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering library.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Caged Sun
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Ben Hill
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.
