Shadow of the Second Sun
Shadow of the Second Sun is a time bending aura that attaches to a player, shifting the rhythm of a turn in a precise, measurable way. With a mana investment of {4}{U}{U}, the aura grants a tempo oriented option that reshapes how a player plans their sequence. At the beginning of enchanted player's postcombat main phase, there is an additional beginning phase after this phase, a constraint that threads extra setup time into the current turn. The end step still lands after the added untap, upkeep, and draw steps, so the cycle folds back toward the start. The result is a measured disruption that rewards careful timing and patient setup rather than brute force.
From a practical standpoint, this enchantment shines in control oriented and stack heavy games. It does not create a new permanent for you to deploy, but it quietly extends the window of opportunity for you to execute key plays while your opponent navigates the extra phase. The card’s artwork presents a mystic figure set against a blue frame, hinting at the temporal pressure the aura imposes. This Near Mint copy from Modern Horizons 3 captures a moment of time being stretched, a fitting reflection of the set’s narrative style and mythic rarity.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {4}{U}{U}
- Card Type – Enchantment
- Subtypes – Aura
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Enchant player. At the beginning of enchanted player's postcombat main phase, there is an additional beginning phase after this phase. (The end step happens after the added untap, upkeep, and draw steps.) Live fully, then return to the beginning.
- Power / Toughness – —
- Loyalty – —
