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Key to the City
Magic: The Gathering | The Brothers' War: Retro Frame Artifacts - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 27 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | The Brothers' War: Retro Frame Artifacts |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Artifact |
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About Key to the City
Key to the City from The Brothers' War: Retro Frame Artifacts is currently available from around $0.37. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Artifact
Mana Cost
Mana Value 2Card Text
, Discard a card: Up to one target creature can't be blocked this turn.
Whenever this artifact becomes untapped, you may pay . If you do, draw a card.
Flavor Text
It would be unfortunate if the key fell into the wrong hands.
Card Facts
Expansion
The Brothers' War: Retro Frame Artifacts
Current Floor
$0.37
Rarity
rare
Artist
Sean Murray
Released
November 2022
EDHREC Rank
#1,331
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Key to the City worth?
Key to the City is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.37 for The Brothers' War: Retro Frame Artifacts. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Key to the City has 3 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Key to the City legal in Commander?
Key to the City is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Key to the City legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Key to the City on the Reserved List?
No. Key to the City is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Key to the City in-game text?
In game, Key to the City is a Artifact with text that starts: "{T}, Discard a card: Up to one target creature can't be blocked this turn.".
How popular is Key to the City in Commander decks?
Key to the City ranks #1,331 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Key to the City
This card has been printed in 3 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Key to the City ranks #1,331 on EDHREC, making it a popular choice for Commander players. Browse our selection to find the best deal.
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Searchers looking for Key to the City legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.