Aliban's Tower, card 61a from the 1995 Homelands expansion. This red instant offers strategic combat advantages for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Aliban's Tower
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Homelands
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Released in 1995 as part of the Homelands expansion, Aliban's Tower (card 61a) remains a distinct element of Magic: The Gathering history. Designed by artist Jeff A. Menges, this red instant card carries a mana cost of {1}{R} and functions by targeting a blocking creature to grant it +3/+1 until the end of the turn. Collectors often appreciate this card for its specific role in early set mechanics and its place within the HML set code catalog. For enthusiasts of vintage trading card games, Homelands represents a unique era in the franchise's development. Aliban's Tower stands out due to its flavor text, which adds narrative depth to the card's strategic utility. Whether you are building a themed collection or researching the evolution of red spells, this product offers a tangible connection to the game's foundational years. The card's straightforward yet impactful effect makes it a notable piece for those interested in the strategic diversity of the 1990s era. By focusing on catalog-accurate details, we help collectors identify and value key cards like Aliban's Tower with confidence. This product serves as a reference point for understanding the card's identity within the broader context of Magic: The Gathering's history.
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Featured Subject
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Aliban's Tower
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jeff A. Menges
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Instant
R
Card Text
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Target blocking creature gets +3/+1 until end of turn.
"Those who hide in hollow towers would do well to remember the rain." —Reyhan, Samite Alchemist
