Oracle text
T, Discard a card: Up to one target creature can't be blocked this turn.
Whenever this artifact becomes untapped, you may pay 2. If you do, draw a card.
Mox strategy
Key to the City is a versatile artifact that excels in aggressive decks focused on evasion and card draw. Its strengths lie in making a creature unblockable by discarding a card, enabling surprise damage or triggering attack-related abilities. The card's secondary ability allows card draw by paying 2 when it untaps, which supports mid to late game resource replenishment.
Synergies include combining with discard outlets or cards that benefit from discarding, and creatures that trigger additional effects when they deal damage or attack unblocked. It works well with haste creatures for immediate unblockable strikes.
Key gameplay mechanics: enables unblockable attacks, supports discard-based combos, and provides repeatable card draw to maintain offensive pressure. Ideal for tempo and aggressive strategies that value evasion and resource cycling.
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Format legality
- standard—
- pioneerLegal
- modernLegal
- legacyLegal
- vintageLegal
- commanderLegal
- pauper—
- brawlLegal
- historicLegal
- alchemy—
- oathbreakerLegal