# 1995 Magic: The Gathering Homelands #32a

> Memory Lapse is a blue Instant card from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Homelands expansion, identified by card number 32a.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1995
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Homelands
- **Card number**: #32a
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Released in 1995 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Homelands expansion, Memory Lapse stands out as a strategic blue Instant card. Carrying the card number 32a and illustrated by Mark Tedin, this piece requires {1}{U} mana to cast. Its primary effect allows a player to counter a target spell, with a unique twist: instead of being sent to the graveyard, the countered spell is placed on top of its owner's library. This mechanic offers collectors and players a distinct strategic advantage by preserving the resource rather than destroying it. The flavor text, attributed to Reveka, Wizard Savant, adds a layer of personality to the card's identity. For enthusiasts of the Homelands set, Memory Lapse represents a tangible piece of Magic history. Collectors often seek out cards like Memory Lapse to complete their sets or to appreciate the design evolution of the mid-90s era. Whether you are building a collection of classic blue spells or focusing on the Homelands subset, this card remains a notable entry.

## FAQ

### What does Memory Lapse do in gameplay?

Memory Lapse is a blue Instant that counters a target spell. If the spell is countered this way, it is placed on top of its owner's library instead of going to the graveyard.

### Who illustrated the Magic: The Gathering card Memory Lapse?

The card Memory Lapse from the Homelands set was illustrated by artist Mark Tedin.

### What is the mana cost for Memory Lapse?

Memory Lapse has a mana cost of {1}{U}, requiring one generic mana and one blue mana to cast.

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