Random card #10: City of Solitude

City of Solitude



This card was printed in Visions in a time where counterspells were dominant. At that time, creatures were not as strong as nowadays. Counter draw deck were possible at that time and it was a favorite style of play for a great portion of players. Like land destruction deck.

Green color is an blue ennemy color, it needed something good against its main force. For them, this card is a must-counter. Otherwise, plenty of counters will be useless and stay in their hands.

This is a really good sideboard card and a card you must have in your Commander deck if you have a pesky blue mage playing with you.

It's a double edge-sword, all players are affected by its effect, even you. Moreover played in multiple times, it won't help because it's an enchantment with an effect which doesn't stack. But at least if you put more than one in your deck, it will put pressure to your opponent who will have to counter each of it.

It's a versatile card, since any players won't also be able to play combat tricks during an opponent's turn.