The history of Living Wall, card number 259 from the 1993 Collectors' Edition. This artifact creature offers a unique defensive gameplay experience for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Living Wall
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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Description
Card number 259 in the 1993 Collectors' Edition, Living Wall is a distinctive artifact creature within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by artist Anson Maddocks, this uncommon card represents a pivotal moment in the franchise's early design philosophy, focusing on defensive strategies and resource management. As a Wall subtype, it provides a sturdy defensive option for players looking to stabilize their board state. The card’s primary mechanic revolves around its defender ability, preventing it from attacking while allowing it to serve as a reliable barrier against opponent threats. Its regeneration ability offers additional resilience, enabling the creature to survive combat damage and remain on the battlefield. This combination of high toughness and defensive utility makes Living Wall a memorable piece of Magic history, appealing to collectors interested in the evolution of the game's mechanics. Living Wall stands out for its straightforward yet effective design, embodying the strategic depth that defined the game's early years. Whether you are building a vintage collection or exploring the roots of Magic: The Gathering, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's foundational era. It serves as a key component for those interested in the artifact and creature subsets, highlighting the diverse gameplay options available to players during the game's inception.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Living Wall
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{4}
Artifact Creature — Wall
0 / 6
Card Text
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Defender (This creature can't attack.) {1}: Regenerate this creature.
Some fiendish mage had created a horrifying wall of living flesh, patched together from a jumble of still-recognizable body parts. As we sought to hew our way through it, some unknown power healed the gaping wounds we cut, denying us passage.
