# Circle of Protection: Artifacts Circle of Protection: Artifacts represents a specific moment in Magic's design philosophy when narrow sideboard cards received mainstream distribution. As an uncommon from Rinascimento, it exemplifies the functional reprinting approach that defined the era, offering artifact-focused protection alongside its siblings in the Circle cycle. Collectors view this card primarily through a set-completion lens rather than as a standalone piece. Its appeal lies in completing the full Circle of Protection family or assembling a complete Rinascimento set. The uncommon rarity makes it accessible, though tracking down all variants across different printings requires patience. Rinascimento's limited English availability adds mild scarcity, making even common uncommons moderately challenging to source.