Keeper of the Cadence

Keeper of the Cadence was released in late 2022 as part of The Brothers' War, a Magic: The Gathering expansion set that revisited one of the most pivotal and tragic narratives in the game's long-running lore. The set explores the conflict between the brothers Urza and Mishra, depicting a world consumed by industrial warfare and the deployment of massive mechanical constructs, which serves as a thematic backdrop for cards that emphasize resource management and artifact synergy.

The card features artwork by Alix Branwyn, who rendered the creature with a focus on its role within the fractured, artifact-heavy environment of Dominaria’s past. As an uncommon creature, the card was designed to support the set's limited play environment, providing a utility-based effect that highlights the cyclical nature of the conflict depicted in the set's storyline. It received a standard reception from the player base, noted for its specific utility in synergy-focused decks.