Sun Clasp is a white Aura enchantment from the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Visions set. This card offers strategic flexibility by enhancing a creature's stats while providing a unique removal option.
Sun Clasp
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Visions
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Description
As card number 21 in the set, this white common enchantment belongs to the Aura subtype, requiring it to be attached to a creature to function. The card was designed by artist John Coulthart, whose work helped define the visual identity of the Visions era. Strategically, Sun Clasp provides a distinct advantage to any creature it enchants. The enchantment grants the attached creature a significant boost of plus one to attack and plus three to toughness, effectively turning a fragile unit into a durable threat. Beyond its static power, the card features a white mana activated ability. By paying one white mana, the controller can return the enchanted creature to its owner's hand. This mechanic allows players to temporarily remove a creature from the battlefield, disrupting opponent strategies or repositioning their own units for future turns. Collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering products often seek out Visions set cards for their historical significance and unique artwork. Sun Clasp represents the creative experimentation of the late 1990s, a period when the game explored diverse mechanical themes. While primarily valued for its gameplay utility in casual formats, it remains a staple for enthusiasts building thematic decks centered around white mana. Finding this card number is a satisfying milestone for those dedicated to completing the full Visions set.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Sun Clasp
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
John Coulthart
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Enchantment — Aura
W
Card Text
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+3. {W}: Return enchanted creature to its owner's hand.
"And darkness shall be cast from me For my soul resides in the Sun." —Femeref dirge












