The 1995 Magic: The Gathering Homelands expansion with this Giant Albatross card, featuring unique gameplay mechanics and distinct collector appeal.
Giant Albatross
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Homelands
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Identified by the set code HML and card number 27b, this Common rarity card is classified as a Creature — Bird with a mana cost of {1}{U}. Giant Albatross possesses the Flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers, which adds versatility to deck construction. Upon being destroyed in battle, the card triggers a conditional effect: if a player pays {1}{U}, they may destroy any creature that dealt damage to it this turn, provided the opponent cannot pay 2 life. This mechanism encourages tactical decision-making during gameplay, making it a favorite among collectors who appreciate unique interaction cards. For those building a comprehensive collection of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this release from 1995 represents a significant era in the game's history.
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Giant Albatross
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
David A. Cherry
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Bird
1 / 1
U
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Flying When this creature dies, you may pay {1}{U}. If you do, for each creature that dealt damage to this creature this turn, destroy that creature unless its controller pays 2 life. A creature destroyed this way can't be regenerated.