City of Brass

City of Brass was first released in the 1994 Arabian Nights expansion, the very first expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering card game. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was intended to provide a powerful mana-fixing land that balanced its utility with a persistent cost to the player's life total, reflecting the volatile nature of a magical city. The artwork by Mark Tedin became iconic for its surreal, desert-inspired aesthetic, which helped establish the visual language of early fantasy expansion sets.

The Pro Tour Collector Set, which includes this specific version of City of Brass, was produced by Wizards of the Coast in the late 1990s as a commemorative product. These sets were designed to replicate the decks played by top competitors in the professional circuit, allowing fans to own and play with cards that mirrored the strategic trends of high-level tournaments. Because these cards were printed with distinct backings and gold-foil signatures, they occupy a unique space in the hobby as both historical artifacts of competitive play and aesthetic collectibles for long-time enthusiasts.