Brand
Urza's Saga 176 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 176
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $5.34
What it does
Gain control of all permanents you own. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Cycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
"By this glyph I affirm your role."— Urza, to Karn
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the Brand card serves as a thematic component of the set’s focus on the artificer Urza. The set was designed to explore the high-fantasy narrative of the Brothers' War, and this specific card functions as a red-aligned instant intended to reclaim control of permanents previously stolen by opponents. Its design reflects a shift in gameplay mechanics during the late nineties, focusing on interaction and the retrieval of assets in a tactical environment.
The artwork was commissioned from Donato Giancola, an illustrator noted for his precise, painterly style and contributions to the high-fantasy genre. Giancola intended for the piece to capture a moment of reclamation, using dynamic lighting and expressive figures to convey the sudden change in ownership. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche technical tool, recognized by players for its specialized utility rather than broad competitive dominance, and it remains a point of interest for collectors focusing on the distinct aesthetic of the Urza block.
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