Barl's Cage
The Dark 96 • rare
- Set
- The Dark
- Collector number
- 96
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Tom Wänerstrand
- Market price
- $2.75
What it does
3 generic mana: Target creature doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
For a dozen years the Cage had held Lord Ith, but as the Pretender Mairsil's power weakened, so did the bars.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Barl's Cage was released in 1994 as part of The Dark, the sixth expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. The set was conceived with a thematic focus on gothic horror, drawing inspiration from folklore and darker fantasy archetypes. It was designed to contrast with the high-fantasy tone of earlier releases, introducing mechanics and card types that felt distinctly grim and atmospheric to players of the era.
The card was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a prominent artist in the game's early history known for his distinct, fluid style. In designing Barl's Cage, Hoover aimed to capture the essence of a heavy, restrictive artifact, utilizing his signature aesthetic to emphasize the claustrophobic nature of the item. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility piece, often discussed for its unique interaction with tapped creatures and its role in the game’s burgeoning strategic landscape.
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