The identity of Ancient Tomb, the powerful land card featured as Card #1 in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering From the Vault: Realms collection.
Ancient Tomb
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • From the Vault: Realms
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Ancient Tomb serves as Card #1 in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering From the Vault: Realms series, a special release designed to highlight powerful staples from the game's history. Produced by Wizards of the Coast, this foil mythic rare card is celebrated by collectors for its significant role in the game's mechanics. The card allows players to generate substantial mana resources, though it demands a life total cost, creating high-stakes strategic decisions that define its legacy in competitive play. Designed by Colin MacNeil, the card features flavor text that hints at the perilous nature of its power source. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this release offers a tangible connection to the game's evolving design philosophy. The product appeals to those who appreciate the history of powerful lands and the prestige of mythic rare treatments. Collectors often seek this product to complete their From the Vault: Realms sets or to add a historically significant piece to their library. The combination of its unique status as a vault release and its potent gameplay effect makes it a focal point for dedicated hobbyists. Whether you are building a collection of rare lands or exploring the depth of the From the Vault: Realms series, this card represents a key element of Magic's rich heritage.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ancient Tomb
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Colin MacNeil
Card Stock
English
Foil
Land
Card Text
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{T}: Add {C}{C}. This land deals 2 damage to you.
There is no glory to be gained in the kingdom of the dead. —Vec tomb inscription
