The 1999 Mercadian Masques expansion with this rare Tower of the Magistrate land card, a strategic utility piece for artifact control strategies.
Tower of the Magistrate
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques
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Created by artist Thomas Gianni, this Magic: The Gathering card provides dual utility for the deck builder. It generates colorless mana when tapped, while its secondary ability grants a target creature protection from artifacts until the end of the turn. This card is a staple for collectors focusing on the Mercadian Masques set, often sought after by those looking to complete their collection of rare lands from the Mirage block era. The flavor text, "Like the city, weakest at its foundation," adds narrative depth to the card's identity within the Mercadian universe. For investors and hobbyists, this card represents a tangible piece of Magic's history, specifically the design philosophy of the late 90s which emphasized complex interactions and resource management. The card's design reflects the aesthetic of the Mercadian Masques era, making it a desirable addition for anyone building a comprehensive library of Magic: The Gathering cards. Whether you are aiming to finish a set or add a functional artifact-control piece to your collection, Tower of the Magistrate stands out as a significant component of the Mercadian Masques print run. By focusing on catalog-level details, we ensure that every listing provides accurate information about the card's identity, rarity, and role within the game's expansive lore.
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Tower of the Magistrate
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Thomas Gianni
Card Stock
English
Land
Card Text
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{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Target creature gains protection from artifacts until end of turn.
Like the city, weakest at its foundation.







