The Slayers' Stronghold foil card (AVR 229) from Magic: The Gathering's 2012 Avacyn Restored set, providing flexible white and red mana generation.
Slayers' Stronghold
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Avacyn Restored
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Description
The Slayers' Stronghold is a dual-colored land card from Magic: The Gathering's Avacyn Restored expansion, released in 2012. Identified by card number 229, this foil version adds a layer of visual appeal to the functional design that collectors appreciate. As a land with a mana value of zero, it serves as a foundational resource for decks requiring both white and red mana sources. The card’s ability allows players to tap it for colorless mana or sacrifice two mana—specifically one white and one red—to give a target creature +2/+0 power, along with vigilance and haste until the end of the turn. This dual function makes it a strategic asset in formats where mana acceleration and temporary combat buffs are valuable. The flavor text references the sanctuary’s eternal lighting, hinting at the set’s themes of protection and restoration. The foil finish enhances the card’s presentation while maintaining the integrity of its rules text. Whether you are completing a set, hunting for specific rarities, or expanding your game library, this card represents a key piece of the 2012 expansion. Collectors often seek out foil versions of lands from this era for their aesthetic value and the subtle differences they bring to a collection. This product is part of the broader Avacyn Restored catalog, which continues to attract interest from players and collectors alike. The combination of utility in gameplay and visual distinction in the foil variant makes Slayers' Stronghold a sought-after item. For those interested in the history of Magic: The Gathering’s expansions, this card offers a tangible connection to the 2012 release.
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Slayers' Stronghold
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Karl Kopinski
Card Stock
English
Foil
Land
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{T}: Add {C}. {R}{W}, {T}: Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains vigilance and haste until end of turn.
Its courtyards are lit during every hour of the day so that night may never fall within its walls.






