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Form of the Approach of the Second Sun is a rare Enchantment from UNF (UNF) costing {4}{W}.

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun MTG card

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters, you gain 7 life. You become a card until you leave your library or that library is shuffled. Put yourself seventh from the top, balancing the cards on top of you on your head. When you draw yourself, you win the game. When one or more cards fall off your head, exile them and all cards on your head, then sacrifice this enchantment.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Aaron J. Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form of the Approach of the Second Sun? Basics

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters, you gain 7 life. You become a card until you leave your library or that library is shuffled. Put yourself seventh from the top, balancing the cards on top of you on your head. When you draw yourself, you win the game. When one or more cards fall off your head, exile them and all cards on your head, then sacrifice this enchantment."

How much mana does Form of the Approach of the Second Sun cost to cast? Basics

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun has a mana cost of {4}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun's mana cost of {4}{W} 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.

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters, you gain 7 life. You become a card until you leave your library or that library is shuffled. Put yourself seventh from the top, balancing the cards on top of you on your head. When you draw yourself, you win the game. When one or more cards fall off your head, exile them and all cards on your head, then sacrifice this enchantment."

What is the current price of Form of the Approach of the Second Sun? Pricing

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Where can I buy Form of the Approach of the Second Sun? Pricing

You can purchase Form of the Approach of the Second Sun 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 Form of the Approach of the Second Sun legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Form of the Approach of the Second Sun in Standard is not available.

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

Is Form of the Approach of the Second Sun legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Form of the Approach of the Second Sun in Modern is not available.

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

Is Form of the Approach of the Second Sun legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Form of the Approach of the Second Sun in Commander is not available.

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

Is Form of the Approach of the Second Sun legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Form of the Approach of the Second Sun in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Form of the Approach of the Second Sun legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Form of the Approach of the Second Sun in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Form of the Approach of the Second Sun legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Form of the Approach of the Second Sun in Vintage is not available.

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 Form of the Approach of the Second Sun legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Form of the Approach of the Second Sun in Pauper is not available.

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 Form of the Approach of the Second Sun from? Details

This printing of Form of the Approach of the Second Sun is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 295.

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Form of the Approach of the Second Sun's rarity? Details

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun is a rare card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Form of the Approach of the Second Sun? Details

Form of the Approach of the Second Sun was illustrated by Aaron J. Riley.

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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