The Ivory Tower is a rare Artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set, known for its strategic life-gain ability and distinctive flavor.
Ivory Tower
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Pro Tour Collector Set
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The Magic: The Gathering Ivory Tower card, designated as card number ml328 in the 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set, stands as a notable entry in the early history of the trading card game. As a rare Artifact with a mana cost of {1}, this card offers a unique mechanical advantage by allowing players to gain life equal to the number of cards in their hand minus four during their upkeep. This design encourages a strategic approach to hand management, rewarding players who prioritize knowledge and resource accumulation over immediate aggression. The card’s flavor text highlights the scholarly nature of its origins, depicting a faction that values scholarship above all else. This thematic depth adds to the card's appeal for collectors who appreciate the narrative elements embedded within the Magic: The Gathering universe. The Pro Tour Collector Set itself is a significant release for enthusiasts, offering a curated selection of cards that define the game's early competitive landscape. For those building a comprehensive collection of vintage Magic cards, the Ivory Tower represents a key piece of this historical era. Its enduring presence in collector discussions underscores its importance as both a functional game piece and a piece of TCG history.
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Ivory Tower
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Margaret Organ-Kean
Card Stock
English
{1}
Artifact
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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.