The Ivory Tower foil (Card #158) from Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition offers a unique artifact mechanic valued by TCG collectors and players alike.
Ivory Tower
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition
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The Ivory Tower foil, identified as card number 158 in the 2007 Masters Edition (ME1) release, stands as a distinctive artifact within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This card features a mana cost of {1} and delivers a strategic advantage by allowing players to gain life based on their hand size during the upkeep phase. For collectors, the foil treatment adds significant visual appeal, making it a standout piece for those building specialized collections of the Masters Edition series. Collectors often seek out this card for its clever rules text, which rewards strategic hand management rather than aggressive play. The artistic design by Margaret Organ-Kean complements the card’s scholarly theme, appealing to those who appreciate both the lore and the mechanical depth of the game. As part of the broader Masters Edition catalog, this artifact remains a relevant item for enthusiasts looking to complete set collections or add unique artifacts to their Magic: The Gathering trading card game library. The combination of its foil finish and iconic artifact status ensures it remains a notable entry for dedicated players and hobbyists who value the history and design of the franchise.
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Ivory Tower
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Margaret Organ-Kean
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}
Artifact
Card Text
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At the beginning of your upkeep, you gain X life, where X is the number of cards in your hand minus 4.
Valuing scholarship above all else, the inhabitants of the Ivory Tower reward those who sacrifice power for knowledge.