Static Prison: Quiet Lock on Opponent’s Nonland Permanents
Static Prison from Modern Horizons 3 is an uncommon enchantment that disrupts the flow of your opponent’s board by exiling a target nonland permanent they control until Static Prison leaves the battlefield. The entry trigger purchases you tempo and creates a moment of board control, while you accumulate energy counters to fuel future plays. It’s a measured, practical tool for controlling the pace of the game.
The card imposes a built in economic cost, requiring sacrifice at the start of your precombat main phase unless you pay the printed cost, which invites careful timing and planning. In practice this means you can fork your tempo windows with confidence, recasting when you need to reestablish pressure or holding back to stabilize. The artwork and mechanics reinforce a disciplined approach to locking down key threats while you maneuver toward the late game.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {W}
- Card Type – Enchantment
- Subtypes – None
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Static Prison enters the battlefield, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until Static Prison leaves the battlefield. You get {2} energy counters. At the beginning of your precombat main phase, sacrifice Static Prison unless you pay {W}.
- Power / Toughness – N/A
- Loyalty – N/A
