Shackles
Exodus 18 • common
- Set
- Exodus
- Collector number
- 18
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
white mana: Return this Aura to its owner's hand.
Shackles of gold are still shackles.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shackles was released as an uncommon card in the 1998 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Exodus. As the final set in the Rath Cycle, Exodus introduced mechanics that emphasized sacrifice and resource management, reflecting the high-stakes narrative of the game's ongoing storyline. This card, designed with a top-down approach to capture the thematic elements of restraint and immobilization, serves as a testament to the era's focus on experimental utility spells.
The illustration for Shackles was created by artist Christopher Rush, a prominent figure in the early visual history of the game. His style, characterized by a distinct, grit-filled aesthetic, was chosen to evoke a sense of physical weight and atmospheric confinement. While the card is often cited by players for its niche tactical application in control decks, its legacy remains tied to Rush’s iconic contributions to the early artistic identity of the game.
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