Key to the City
The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts 90z • rare
- Set
- The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
- Collector number
- 90z
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sean Murray
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
tap, Discard a card: Up to one target creature can't be blocked this turn.
Whenever this artifact becomes untapped, you may pay 2 generic mana. If you do, draw a card.
"Presented to the Chief Artificer in recognition of his unparalleled service to Yotia."— Rusted plaque
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Key to the City was originally released in the 2016 expansion Kaladesh, representing the technological marvels of a steampunk-inspired world. Its inclusion in The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts set, released in 2022, serves as a thematic bridge to Magic: The Gathering’s historical roots, reframing the artifact within the lore of the conflict between Urza and Mishra. The retro frame treatment was designed to evoke the aesthetic of early 1990s trading cards, celebrating the game's long-standing visual legacy.
The card was designed to facilitate aggressive strategies by granting creatures evasion while simultaneously helping players filter their hands. Its mechanical identity highlights the utility of artifact-based gameplay, which is central to the identity of the Brothers' War expansion. Reception among players has remained consistently positive due to its versatility and the charm of its nostalgic card frame, which pays homage to the game's original art direction from 1993.
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