Quick Answer

Sunken City is a common Enchantment from 4BB (4BB) costing {U}{U}. Legal in Commander.

Sunken City MTG card

Sunken City

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you pay {U}{U}. Blue creatures get +1/+1.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Jesper Myrfors

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunken City? Basics

Sunken City is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you pay {U}{U}. Blue creatures get +1/+1."

How much mana does Sunken City cost to cast? Basics

Sunken City has a mana cost of {U}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Sunken City's mana cost of {U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Sunken City has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Sunken City's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this enchantment unless you pay {U}{U}. Blue creatures get +1/+1."

What is the current price of Sunken City? Pricing

Price data for Sunken City is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sunken City? Pricing

You can purchase Sunken City from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Sunken City legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sunken City in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Sunken City legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sunken City in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Sunken City legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sunken City is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Sunken City legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sunken City in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Sunken City legal in Legacy? Legality

Sunken City is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Sunken City legal in Vintage? Legality

Sunken City is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Sunken City legal in Pauper? Legality

Sunken City is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Sunken City from? Details

This printing of Sunken City is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 106.

Sunken City may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sunken City's rarity? Details

Sunken City is a common card in 4BB.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Sunken City? Details

Sunken City was illustrated by Jesper Myrfors.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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