City of Brass

City of Brass was originally introduced in the Arabian Nights expansion in 1993, designed to evoke the flavor of the One Thousand and One Nights. As a land card that provides any color of mana at the cost of one life, it became a cornerstone of deck construction for its versatility. The Modern Masters 2013 printing, featuring card number 221, was intended to help make essential older cards more accessible to players entering the Modern format, which was gaining significant traction at the time.

This specific iteration features artwork by Jung Park, who reimagined the iconic location with a focus on scale and architectural grandeur. Park’s interpretation shifts away from the original’s more illustrative aesthetic, favoring a digital painting style that emphasizes the shimmering, golden nature of the city. His work on this card was generally well-received by the community for maintaining the card's legendary feel while updating its visual presentation to align with contemporary standards for the game.