Cloud Key
The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts 75z • rare
- Set
- The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
- Collector number
- 75z
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Trevor Hairsine
- Finish
- Foil
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.
"A key only unlocks a door. Its wielder must choose whether to cross the threshold."— *Hurkyl's Metaphysics, vol. II*
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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Where it came from
Cloud Key was originally introduced in the Future Sight expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2007, designed to explore the concept of future-shifted cards with unique mechanics. It was later reprinted as part of the Retro Artifacts subset in the 2022 The Brothers' War set, which served as a nostalgic tribute to the game's history by reimagining iconic artifacts with the aesthetic of the original 1990s card frame.
The design of the card, centered on reducing the cost of spells, was conceived to provide players with a versatile tool for acceleration and deck efficiency. The Retro Artifacts version utilizes the classic card frame layout favored by long-time collectors, specifically intended to evoke the visual language of the game's early years. It has remained a staple in various formats due to its reliable utility in combo-oriented and synergistic deck builds.
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