Crumbling Sanctuary
Mercadian Masques 292 • rare
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 292
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Market price
- $3.37
What it does
If damage would be dealt to a player, that player exiles that many cards from the top of their library instead.
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
Crumbling Sanctuary was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the plane of Mercadia, a world defined by its complex mercantile culture and stratified society, which represented a shift toward a more political and intrigue-driven narrative compared to previous installments. This card was designed as a global enchantment that introduces a unique gameplay restriction, forcing players to exile the top card of their library whenever they receive damage.
The artwork for Crumbling Sanctuary was illustrated by Greg Staples, whose work during this era often leaned into atmospheric, textured depictions of decay and ancient architecture. Staples aimed to capture the theme of a place stripped of its history and stability, mirroring the card's mechanics where one’s own knowledge and resources are discarded upon taking harm. Upon release, the card was received as a niche tactical piece, primarily favored by players exploring experimental control strategies rather than competitive tournament staples.
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