Magic: The Gathering

Cloud Key

Future Sight 160 • rare

Set: Future Sight
Collector number: 160
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Trevor Hairsine
Market price: $3.59

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Market

What it's worth

$3.59market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$3.59 – $4.79 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Cloud Key is a rare card that functions as a powerful tool for accelerating your strategy by reducing the cost of your spells. Its ability to create a consistent discount for a chosen category of cards makes it a versatile engine for players looking to cast more spells in a single turn.

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Card face

What it does

As this artifact enters, choose artifact, creature, enchantment, instant, or sorcery.

Spells you cast of the chosen type cost 1 generic mana less to cast.

The musical sound of its turning triggers the tumblers of revelation.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Cloud Key was released in 2007 as part of the Future Sight expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed to explore potential future mechanics and design spaces for the game, featuring a unique 'timeshifted' card frame that distinguished its cards from standard releases. The card was conceptualized to provide a versatile form of cost reduction for artifact spells, fitting into the set's broader theme of mechanical complexity and deck-building utility.

The artwork for the card was created by artist Heather Hudson, who aimed to evoke a sense of ethereal, mechanical wonder consistent with the futuristic aesthetic of the set. Upon its release, the card was received positively by the player base, particularly among those who focused on combo-oriented or artifact-heavy archetypes. Its ability to offer a flexible discount for various spell types cemented its status as a staple in many casual and competitive formats throughout the years.

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Other printings

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About

About Cloud Key

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