# City of Brass City of Brass represents a pivotal moment in Magic's mana-fixing history. Collectors value this Chronicles printing for its foreign black border, a detail that distinguishes it from domestic releases. The card's significance stems from its powerful effect—providing any color of mana while dealing damage—making it a format staple across multiple eras. Collectors typically pursue this variant for set completion or because foreign black border printings carry aesthetic appeal and relative scarcity compared to English versions. The Chronicles printing itself matters as a reprint that made the card more accessible than its original Arabian Nights release, yet remains less common than later printings. Condition and centering significantly influence collector interest in this particular version.