The Caged Sun artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts subset. This foil mythic rare card features unique gameplay mechanics.
Caged Sun
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
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Description
The Caged Sun artifact card, designated as number 9 in the 2022 Magic: The Gathering The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts subset, offers a distinct mechanical experience for players and collectors alike. Created by artist Scott Chou, this mythic rare card is printed with a foil finish that highlights its premium status within the BRR set code. Collectors often seek out this release to complete their Retro Artifacts collections or to add a powerful artifact to their gameplay library. Mechanically, Caged Sun provides significant value through its color-based utility. As an artifact with a mana cost of six, it allows the player to choose a color upon entering the battlefield. This choice grants a +1/+1 boost to all controlled creatures of that color, enhancing board presence. Furthermore, whenever a land's ability generates mana of the selected color, Caged Sun produces an additional mana of that same type. This ability supports mana acceleration strategies, making it a versatile tool for various deck constructions. For investors and hobbyists, the combination of its mythic rarity, foil treatment, and connection to the historic Brothers' War storyline makes it a notable piece of TCG history. The Retro Artifacts series is designed to appeal to long-time fans by revisiting iconic artifact cards with modernized art and gameplay. Owning a copy of Caged Sun connects you to this legacy of innovation in trading card design. Whether you are building a themed collection or looking for high-impact gameplay pieces, this card stands out for its strategic depth and aesthetic appeal.
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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
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Scott Chou
Card Stock
English
Foil
{6}
Artifact
Card Text
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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.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mana cost of Caged Sun?
Caged Sun has a mana cost of six, making it a mid-to-late game artifact that requires careful resource management to play effectively.
What does the Caged Sun card do in gameplay?
When played, you choose a color. Creatures you control of that color get +1/+1, and you add one additional mana of that color whenever a land produces it.
Is Caged Sun part of a specific Magic set?
Yes, Caged Sun is card number 9 in The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts subset, released in 2022 by Wizards of the Coast.
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