Bottled Cloister

Bottled Cloister was originally released in the 2005 Magic: The Gathering expansion Ravnica: City of Guilds. It was designed as a unique artifact that forces players to exile their hands at the beginning of each turn and return them to their possession at the start of their next, creating a high-risk, high-reward mechanic that mirrors the mystical, self-contained nature of a cloister. The card fits into the broader thematic exploration of the plane of Ravnica, a world defined by its complex urban structure and guilds.

The artwork for the card was created by artist Heather Hudson. She utilized a rich, atmospheric style to depict the titular cloister, emphasizing a sense of bottled magic and seclusion. Within the community, the card is recognized for its niche utility in specific deck archetypes, such as those that benefit from having an empty hand during opponents' turns or cards that manipulate the exile zone. The version found in Ravnica Remastered features updated framing while maintaining the original artistic integrity of the piece.