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Key to the City
KLD · Kaladesh #220 · Rare · released 2016-09-30
{2}
Artifact
{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.
It would be unfortunate if the key fell into the wrong hands.
Key to the City is a rare artifact from Kaladesh (2016). It has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 2016 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.23 to $293.50 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.37
USD Foil$4.89
Format legality
Where you can play Key to the City in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $0.23 to $293.50 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Final Fantasy Commander at $0.23.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaladesh Promos | 220s | Rare | — | $3.23 |
| Kaladesh This page | 220 | Rare | $0.36 | $5.10 |
| Commander 2019 | 216 | Rare | $0.39 | — |
| Kaladesh Remastered | 248 | Rare | — | — |
| Commander 2021 | 248 | Rare | $1.49 | — |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 90z | Rare | — | $293.50 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 90 | Rare | $0.57 | $1.38 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 27 | Rare | $0.36 | $1.13 |
| Final Fantasy Commander | 348 | Rare | $0.23 | — |
More from Kaladesh
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2016-09-20You can activate Key to the City's first ability without targeting any creature.
- 2016-09-20Key to the City's last ability triggers during your untap step, but it's put onto the stack at the same time as abilities that trigger at the beginning of your upkeep step. Even though Key to the City's ability triggered first, you may order it before or after other abilities you control that are put onto the stack at this time.
- 2016-09-20Activating Key to the City's ability targeting a creature that has already been blocked won't cause it to become unblocked.
- 2016-09-20You can pay {2} only once each time Key to the City's triggered ability resolves. You can't pay more to draw additional cards.
Frequently asked questions
Is Key to the City legal in Commander?
Yes — Key to the City is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Key to the City legal in?
Key to the City is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Key to the City been printed?
Key to the City has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 2016 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Key to the City?
The cheapest printing is Final Fantasy Commander (#348) at about $0.23.
Who illustrated Key to the City?
This printing of Key to the City was illustrated by Sean Murray.